Articles by Braden Keith

Fran Crippen – 7 Years Passed, a Legacy Grows

Monday, October 23rd, marks 7 years from the date when American open water swimmer Fran Crippen died in an open…

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Regan Smith Breaks 15-16 National Age Group Record Without Best Time

Smith was faster as a 14-year old, but her swim on Sunday was the best since her birthday.

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Behind the Scenes at the 2017 USA College Challenge (VIDEO)

2017 COLLEGE CHALLENGE Saturday, October 21-Sunday, October 22 Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles, CA 25 yards USA Roster Pac-12 Roster…

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Yan Zibei Goes Sub-Minute in 100 Breaststroke for 2nd Time This Season

Chna’s Yan Zibei has been faster than a minute twice in the 100 breaststroke this season – something nobody else has done even once yet.

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Texas Assistant Wyatt Collins Talks Early-Season Outlook

Collins says that his senior star Joseph Schooling is locked in this fall.

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NCAA Survey Reveals Earlier Commitments Result in More Changes

Welcome to SwimSwam’s feature, called simply SwimSwam Discussion. We might rename it at a later point in time (Hospitality Room,…

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USA Swimming Restructures National Team, Unger/Mintenko to Lead

Lindsay Mintenko will “oversee National Team,” but Mike Unger’s new responsibilities will include the National Team Division.

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Edgewood’s Small School Invite Win Solidifies Spot as Wisconsin’s #1

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Swim Coaches’ Association (WISCA) has released its 6th poll of the 2017 girls’ high school season, and…

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Greater Tampa Swim Association Breaks Florida 13-14 Medley Relay Mark

The 13-14 girls from the Greater Tampa Swim Association have broken the 200 yard medley relay state record for the…

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Siobhan Haughey Breaks Michigan, Big Ten Records in 100 Free

Haughey is now the fastest 100 yard freestyler in the history of the Big Ten Conference.

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Dara Torres Follows Caeleb Dressel as Florida’s “Mr. Two Bits” (VIDEO)

Another former University of Florida swimmer has been honored with a spot in a big Gator tradition: American swimming legend Dara…

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Reece Whitley Opens 2017-2018 Season With 52-Second 100 Yard Breast

USA Swimming National Junior Team member Reece Whitley kicked off his first club meet of the 2017-2018 season with 3 wins in…

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Michael Andrew Swims Best Time in 400y IM to Warm Up 2017-2018 Season

After years focused on sprints and the shorter IM races, including a World Championship in the 100 IM, an early…

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Linn, Bussard Inducted into Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame

Former swim coach Ray Bussard and 1996 Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Linn were inducted into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame last…

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FINA Media Committee Member Hans-Peter Sick Passes Away

FINA Media Committee member Hans-Peter Sick has passed away. The German national joined the FINA Media Committee in 2013 and was…

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