Articles by Braden Keith

Claire Tuggle Swims 1:44 in 200 Yard Free at 13

Tuggle won an NCSA Junior National Title on Thursday in the 200 free. Only Missy Franklin has ever been faster as a 13-14.

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WATCH: Day 2 Race Videos from 2018 NCSA Junior Nationals

The Orlando YMCA played host to day 2 of the 2018 NCSA Junior Nationals.

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WATCH: North Allegheny Break National HS Record in 200 Free

On the first day of the 2018 Pennsylvania AAA boys’ high school state championship meet on Wednesday, the boys from North…

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North Allegheny Breaks National HS Record in 200 Free Relay Again

The boys from North Allegheny High School have broken yet another National High School Record, this time in the 200…

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Erika Brown Appears to Have Hit Her Taper at NCAAs

Initial results indicate that Erika Brown has carried her incredible SEC Championship breakout meet through to NCAAs.

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USAS Age Group Committee Favors Banning Tech Suits for 12 & Unders

While USA Swimming has not formally released the contents of the Stu-Isaac-led review of technical racing suits for USA Swimming’s…

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USA Swimming Plans to Begin Selling Alcohol at Swim Meets

A USA Swimming task force has recommended guidelines for selling alcohol (and alcohol sponsorships) at certain meets.

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East Carolina Swimmers Out, Grand Canyon Swimmers In for Men’s NCAAs

An error in the entries for the Men’s NCAA Championship earned Grand Canyon extra entries to the meet.

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WATCH: Race Videos from Day 1 of the 2018 NCSA Junior Nationals

Madison Homovich of Marlins of Raleigh won the 1000 free on the opening night of the 2018 NCSA Spring Junior National Championships.

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19 Men’s Teams Will Swim All 5 Relays at 2018 NCAA Championships

Joseph Schooling and the 3-time defending NCAA Champion Texas Longhorns 2on 4 of the 5 relays at last year’s national championship meet.

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How Much Harder Did it Get to Qualify for 2018 NCAAs?

The pool was calm on Tuesday when SwimSwam touched down in Columbus. A storm is brewing, though.

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Henrique Rodrigues’ Year-Long Doping Suspension Ends

The suspension of 2016 Olympic semi-finalist Henrique Rodrigues has expired after 1 year, meaning he is eligible to return to competition. Rodrigues…

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USA Swimming Announces 225 Swimmers for 2018 Zone Select Camps

The events are an early step on the USA Swimming development pathway for the country’s elite swimmers.

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Bona Fide Competition Rules May Impact Men’s NCAA Championship Invites

Two swimmers’ entry times have been brought into question with the NCAA by other coaches.

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2018 Summer Nationals Won’t Count for Olympic Trials Qualifying

USA Swimming has also set a target to reduce the size of the meet by at least 350 swimmers.

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