Articles by Braden Keith

Michael Andrew Breaks Kevin Cordes’ NAG Record in 100 Breast

After a 2016 season that has been up, and down, Michael Andrew is coming in guns-hot to the 2016 U.S. Olympic…

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IOC ‘Fully Respects’ IAAF Decision to Ban Russia

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released a statement in support of the IAAF’s decision to continue the Russian international…

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16-Year Old Olivia Calegan Wins 2 on Opening Night of Omaha Cup

The CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska saw its first competition on Friday.

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Arizona State Promotes Derek Schmitt to Assistant Coach

Arizona State head coach Bob Bowman (black shirt) has promoted Derek Schmitt to a full-time assistant position.

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Missouri adds Jack Brown, Christine Mable to Coaching Staff

After 4 years as a volunteer assistant, NCAA All-American Jack Brown (above) will join the Missouri coaching staff on a full-time basis next season.

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Star-Studded Field Out for FINA Open Water World Cup Stop in Hungary

American Sean Ryan, on the 2016 Olympic Team, leads a big field to Balatonfured on Saturday.

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Construction Underway on Pool for 2017 Worlds Pool in Hungary (VIDEO)

The holes are dug and the structure of the buildings mostly complete for the pool that will host next year’s FINA World Aquatics Championships.

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IAAF Upholds Suspension of Russian Athletics Federation for Olympics

Russian Track & Field athletes won’t be allowed to compete in Rio, barring a last-minute reprieve at an IOC summit next week in Lausanne.

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New Zealand Denies Kane Radford Olympic Open Water Spot

New Zealand Swimming has announced that they won’t be sending Kane Radford or Charlotte Webby to swim at the 2016 Summer Olympic…

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Nashville AC Crushes National Age Group Relay Record by 2 Seconds

2016 Speedo Summer Sizzler June 16th-18th, 2016 Nashville, Tennessee (Nashville Aquatic Club) Results on Meet Mobile: Speedo Summer Sizzler The…

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Ceres, CA Swim Coach Arrested for “Inappropriate Communication”

Tracy Bull, a 51-year old swim coach in Ceres, California, has been arrested on allegations of sending “inappropriate communications” to…

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Worlds Medalist Ksenia Yuskova Transferring from Miami to Houston

After a season-and-a-half at the University of Miami, Russian native Ksenia Yuskova will transfer to the University of Houston next fall….

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SwimSwam’s First 2016 US Olympic Trials Contest Is Here

Step right up boys and girls, because this year, we will be hosting TWO (2) competitions for the 2016 U.S….

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Park Asks For Arbitration After Mediation Over Olympic Ban Fails

South Korean swimmer Park Tae-Hwan has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to begin arbitration proceedings after attempted mediation…

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Spain Expands Final Olympic Roster From 12 to 23

Bruno Ortiz (above) and his brother Miguel have been added to the final Spanish swimming roster for the 2016 Olympic Games.

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