Articles by Braden Keith

Kim Junwoo Rescinds Commitment to Florida, Will Stay Home in Korea to Train Instead

“While the opportunity to train at Florida was incredible, my family and I have decided it‘s best for my career going forward to stay in Korea,” Kim told SwimSwam.

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Nancy Garapick, Who Set a World Record at 13, Dies at 64

Nancy Garapick became a Canadian swimming hero at a young age after breaking a World Record when she was only 13. She died on Monday at 64.

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NEW FEATURE: A Power List Without College Swimming News

Because we love our international readers so much, and we know you don’t engage with college news the same way, we’ve created a new list that is college-free.

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Walker Davis Among Five Former UNC Varsity Swimers Set to Race at Collegiate Club Nationals

North Carolina’s Walker Davis exhausted his NCAA eligibility, but he will race this weekend for the Tar Heels’ collegiate club team in Greensboro.

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CSCAA Sends Out Survey to Its Membership About NCAA Championship Formats

The surveys give a baseline for what ideas are being considered to improve the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championship and season-long experience.

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Maria Fernanda Costa Breaks South American Record in the 800 Free at Aussie Open

Brazilian Maria Fernanda Costa, who has been training in Australia for almost a year, dropped almost five seconds off her own Brazilian Record in the 800 free.

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(UPDATED) Ocala, Florida Swim Coach Arrested for Possession, Distribution of Child Pornography

A swim coach with the FAST Swim Team in Ocala, Florida has been arrested and charged with 22 felony counts of possession and distribution of child pornography.

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2023 Para World Championship Team Member Hannah Nelson Dies, 23

Ava Maria University swimmer and former US National Team member Hannah Nelson has died. She was 23 years old.

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Regan Smith Leads All Earners With $52,000 at 2026 China Open

Regan Smith, who is the leading earner in this year’s USA Swimming Pro Swim Series, also topped the money table at the China Open.

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Lynchburg YMCA Swim Team Fires Coach Ryan Woodruff, Pauses Team Operations

“Within hours” of the conclusion of the YMCA National Championships, where the Lynchburg boys finished 12th, the YMCA of Central Virginia…

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“To err is human, no one is perfect.” – Chiara Tarantino Speaks After Return to Racing

Chiara Tarantino, now two races into her return from suspension, reflected on her role the Singapore shoplifting incident last summer in a recent interview.

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Pennsylvania High School Swimming Gets Closer to a Public/Private School Separation

Cathedral Prep won the boys’ Class 2A State Championship last month. Pending legislation could move them, and other private schools, to a separate classification.

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Daniel Wiffen Says He’ll Likely Leave Cal If Next Week’s Irish Open Doesn’t Go Well

It’s now or never for Olympic gold medalist Daniel Wiffen vis-a-vis his time spent training in the United States at Cal….

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Finals Tickets For Swimming at Los Angeles 2028 Games Range From $186-$1,860 Each

Olympic ticket sales have begun for people local to Oklahoma City and Southern California, which means details like seating plans and ticket prices have begun to roll out.

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Tunisia’s Latest Distance Sensation Rami Rahmouni

Tunisia’s top young prospect Rami Rahmouni has gained naturalization in Saudi Arabia with the intention of representing the country going forward.

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