Articles by Braden Keith

Boglarka Kapas Breaks Katinka Hosszu’s Hungarian Record in the 400 Fre

2016 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 7 Monday, May 16th – Sunday, May 22nd Prelims: 10:00 AM (London Time) / 5:00 AM…

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Ranomi Kromowidjojo Wins First Individual LC Euro Title in Record Swim

Defending Olympic champion Ranomi Kromowidjojo now ranks 2nd in the world in the 50 free.

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FINA Releases Statement on Efimova’s Temporary Doping Suspension

FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, has released a statement on its decision to lift the temporary suspension…

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UPDATE 4: Steven Munatones Released from Hopsital

Open water swimming legend Steven Munatones has been sent home from the hospital a week after suffering a heart attack. In…

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Cindy Nicholas, 1st Woman to Double-Cross English Channel, Dies at 58

Cindy Nicholas, a legendary and record-breaking open water swimmer, has passed away at the age of 58 after battling liver…

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Despite No New Podiums, Hungary Remains Atop Medals Table Friday

Gregorio Paltrinieri (above) won his 2nd gold medal of the European Championships on Friday, as Italy tried to claw back the Hungarians’ medal table lead.

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Jessica Vall Montero Breaks Spanish Record in 200 Breaststroke

Jessica Vall (above) broke her own Spanish National Record in the 200 breaststroke that she set last year to win bronze at the World Championships.

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Florida Gulf Coast Adds 3 More Transfers from Florida St, Pitt, Brazil

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles have added 3 more transfers in addition to sophomore Gracie Redding, who announced her intent…

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FINA Lifts Suspension on Yulia Efimova, Will Still Pursue to CAS

According to Russian state-owned news agency TASS, FINA has lifted the temporary suspension against Yulia Efimova. This does not mean, however,…

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UPDATE 3: Steven Munatones Awake, Walking After Heart Attack

The news continues to improve from California, where open water swimming legend Steven Munatones continues to improve a week after having…

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Sophomore-to-Be Gracie Redding Transfers from Florida State to FGCU

Sophomore-to-be Gracie Redding will transfer from Florida State to Florida Gulf Coast, she told SwimSwam on Thursday. The move will take…

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National Age Group Record Holder Isabella Rongione Commits to USC

Isabella Rongione, owner of two National Age Group Records, has verbally committed to USC.

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Mie Nielsen Re-Breaks 100 Back Danish Record at European Champs Final

2016 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 3 Monday, May 16th – Sunday, May 22nd Prelims: 10:00 AM (London Time) / 5:00 AM (Eastern…

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Jr Worlds Medalist William Brothers Suspended For Refusing Doping Test

Former Canadian Senior National Team member William Brothers has been suspended for refusing to submit to a FINA doping control test.

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