Articles by Braden Keith

Psych vs. Seed: Who Gets Better, And Who Doesn’t, at the NCAA Championships (Historic)

While Texas’ 9-year NCAA top two streak ended last season, they were +170.5 swimming points as compared to psych sheet projections.

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Baylor Stanton Cracks 15-16 National Age Group Record in 200 Back in Augusta, Georgia

Baylor Stanton has been knocking on the door of National Age Group Records for years, and he broke through in a big way on Saturday evening.

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Déjà vu: 7 of the First 8 Events on Saturday Also Won on Friday in Christiansburg

Adriano Arioti won two more events on Saturday, adding victories in the 200 fly and 100 back to his Thursday win in the 100 fly.

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Maxcorn57 Wins the 2024 Women’s NCAA Championships Pick ‘Em Contest

Wisconsin senior Phoebe Bacon won the NCAA title in the 200 back on Saturday, which was the biggest upset of the meet per the pick ’em contest.

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2024 M. NCAA Previews: Zalan Sarkany’s Records + Big Absences = Huge Favorite in the 1650

Zalan Sarkany spent the fall semester at home training in Hungary and returned to Tempe in January with a new vigor in the 1650 freestyle.

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UMBC Sets Aside $4.1 Million to Settle With Swimming & Diving Sexual Harassment Victims

UMBC is asking a state board for permission to set aside $4.14 million to settle with victims of sexual harassment by a former head swimming & diving coach.

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Stars Come Out to Play in Big Head-to-Head Matches on Final Day of NCSA Championships

Maggie Wanezek is the top qualifier in the 50 backstroke, one of a few big matchups set for Saturday’s long course session in Orlando.

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Adriano Arioti Remains Undefeated in 2024 After 100 Fly Win at Christiansburg Sectionals

In five meets so far in 2024, Adriano Arioti hasn’t lost an individual race. That included a new best time and win in the 100 fly on Friday.

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August Vetsch Drops Over 2 Seconds in the 200 Free to Grab His 2nd Win of Phoenix Sectionals

After dropping nearly three seconds in the 200 free during the short course season, Vetsch has done the same in long course at Sectionals.

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2024 Men’s NCAA Championships: Worlds Medalists Alexy & Liendo Collide in the 100 Free

Josh Liendo is the defending NCAA Champion in the 100 yard free and the #2 performer in history, but Jack Alexy had a big summer in 2023.

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2024 W. NCAAs: Jasmine Nocentini Delivers an Upset on a Predictable Night (Pick ‘Em Day 3)

Jasmine Nocentini provided an injection of unpredictability on a meet that, at least at the top of the podiums, has been pretty predictable so far.

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How Does NCAA Eligibility Work Vis-a-Vis Injury Redshirt Seasons? (A Case Study)

Virginia swimmer Jasmine Nocentini can likely swim next season, her 6th in the NCAA, thanks to the NCAA’s Hardship Waiver for injuries.

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2024 W. NCAAs: Day 3 Up/Downs Sees Texas Swimmers Close the Gap

The Texas butterfly group, led by Emma Sticklen, got their first bite at the apple on Thursday morning and qualified 2-3-4 for Friday’s final.

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European Aquatics Unveils its New Logo 6 Months After Name Change

European Aquatics has unveiled a new logo in honor of the United Nation’s World Water Day.

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Qin Haiyang Nominated for Laureus World Sport Awards

After not making it out of prelims at the 2021 Olympics or 2022 World Championships, China’s Qin Haiyang swept the men’s breaststroke events at Worlds in 2023

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