Articles by Braden Keith

Olympian David Johnston Says He Plans to Use 5th Year of Eligibility in Post-Race Interview

After winning a fourth conference title in the 1650 free on Saturday, swimming a new best time, Texas senior David Johnston hinted at plans to be back next year.

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Liberty Women End ASUN Run with a 7th Straight Title; Queens Sprinters Lift Royals to Title

The Liberty women (above) had a near-sweep of the final day of the ASUN Championships, while the Queens men rebounded with a massive early 100 free performance to win the men’s title.

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Texas Men Conquer New Lands with 1st SEC Championship, 46th-Straight Conference Title

After 17 straight titles in the Southwest Conference and 28 straight in the Big 12, the Texas men have won their first in the SEC, their new conference.

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Cal’s Robin Hanson Time Trials a New Best Time in the 200 Free at ACCs

After a 1:33 in the individual event earlier in the meet, Cal senior Robin Hanson time trialed a 1:31 in the 200 free on Friday at ACCs.

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The Repeat 3-Peat: Virginia Women Win 6th Straight ACC Title in Swimming & Diving!

The Virginia women have won their 6th consecutive ACC Swimming & Diving Championship. Even the presence of two new national powers didn’t disrupt the Cavaliers’ dominance.

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Ohio State’s Danika Varda Swims A-Final Time From Non-Scoring Roster (Time Trial Highlights)

Ohio State freshman Danika Varda wasn’t on the team’s scoring roster at Big Tens this year, but her times might have earned her a spot on next year’s squad.

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Liberty Women Destroy ASUN 800 Free Relay Record; Queens Men Tumble from the Top at ASUN Day 3

The Liberty women broke two ASUN records in the same race in the 800 free relay, including taking more than four seconds off the 800 free relay standard.

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TRIFECTA: Maximus Williamson Adds a 3rd National HS Record to His Haul in Austin

Maximus Williamson is on a tear, breaking a third National High School Record in one day at the Texas High School State Championship meet on Saturday.

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Jordan Crooks Breaks Another SEC Championship Record, This Time in the 100 Free

Jordan Crooks broke another SEC Championship record in prelims of the 100 free; the prior record holder, Josh Liendo, will be next to him tonight.

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Questionable DQ Call Costs SIU a Win and a Record at Missouri Valley Championships

Alex Santiago (above) appeared to be clearly on the wall before Donat Csuvarszki left the block, but a disqualification was dual confirmed by judges.

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Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske Set for 100 Free Showdown on Final Day of ACCs (SCRATCH REPORT)

Olympic teammates Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske have avoided each other individually so far at ACCs, but they’ll finish with a head-to-head race in the 100 free.

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Bella Sims Chooses 200 Back Over 100 Free on Saturday at SEC Championships (Scratch Report)

After breaking the SEC Record in the 100 backstroke twice on Friday, Bella Sims will stick with stroke over distance on Saturday.

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2025 Women’s Big Ten Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Wisconsin 5th year Phoebe Bacon is pursuing a fourth Big Ten title in the 200 back on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio at the Big Ten Championships.

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OH MY! Florida Men Swim 2:55.6 in the 400 Medley Relay, Break NCAA Record by 1.6 Seconds

A historic split from butterflier Josh Liendo was one of the key pieces to Florida annihilating the NCAA Record in the 400 medley relay on Friday.

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Florida’s Julian Smith Breaks NCAA Record in the 100 Yard Breaststroke at SEC Championships

Julian Smith, who didn’t even swim the 100 breaststroke at last year’s Olympic Trials, is now the fastest man ever in the yards version of the event.

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