Articles by Braden Keith

Isabela Arcila, Omar Pinzon Will Represent Colombia at World Champs

Two former NCAA swimmers, Isabella Arcila and Omar Pinzon, will represent Colombia at the 2018 World Short Course Championships, SwimSwam…

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Swimmer Leah Hayes Named Sports Illustrated SportsKid of the Year

Hayes (center) was named Sports Illustrated’s SportsKid of the Year for 2018.

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Walnut Creek Masters Thanksgiving Tradition Continues Amid Fires

The Camp Fire in Northern California has burned more than 150,000 acres in California and claimed at least 84 lives. For Walnut Creek Masters, the tragedy around them brings new perspective to being thankful.

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2018 US Winter National Swimming Championships Live Stream & TV Schedule

See where you can watch Nathan Adrian (above), Katie Ledecky, Chase Kalisz, and the rest of the competitors at the 2018 US Winter National Championships.

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Psych Sheets for 2018 US Winter Nationals Released

The US team heading to Short Course Worlds is absent from US Winter Nationals, but the event will still include a few headliners, like Katie Ledecky.

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FINA Officially Ratifies Time-Adjusted Peaty World Record

Adam Peaty’s World Record in the 100 breaststroke, done in the final at the European Championships, has been ratified by FINA in spite of timing controversy.

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Two-Time Brazilian Olympian Henrique Rodrigues Retires

Henrique Rodrigues had a high-placement of 9th in the 200 IM at the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Aquatic Test Events for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Announced

The organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has unveiled its 2nd set of official test events. For swimming,…

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5 Swimming-Tinted Thanksgiving Debates that Don’t Involve the Economy

Can’t stand one more conversation about the ACA or immigration policy? Give your table talk a nice douse of chlorine on Thursday with these 5 topical conversation starters.

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4 Olympians, 4 Charities in the 2019 USA SwimSquads Battle

Olympic gold medalist Maya DiRado’s team is vying to win $10,000 for the USO.

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Ohio State Swim Club, Dayton Raiders Win Ohio LSC Titles

Though they didn’t take any team titles, the Mason Manta Rays mixed 200 medley relay broke a Meet Record, finishing in 1:33.18.

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Erika Villaecija Waves Emotional Goodbye at Short Course Nationals

The 4-time Spanish Olympian swam her last Nationals races over the weekend in Barcelona.

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Chad le Clos Named 2018 South Africa Sportsman of the Year

The award is Le Clos’ 2nd such honor. Double Commonwealth Games champion Tatjana Schoenmaker was named Newcomer of the Year.

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Mehdy Metella ‘In,’ Charlotte Bonnet ‘Out’ of French Worlds Roster

Mehdy Metella is one of 8 swimmers named to the French roster for Worlds; Charlotte Bonnet, in spite of 2 French Records last week, isn’t on the squad.

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Marie Wattel Declines Spot at World Championships for France

Wattel led-off France’s winning 400 free relay at the European Championships this summer.

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