Articles by Braden Keith

Michael Phelps Declares False Start in 100 Backstroke After Tough 200 Fly

American swimming superstar Michael Phelps has bowed out of the potential double on Saturday morning at the 2015 Arena Pro Swim…

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2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte: Day 2 (Friday) Finals Race Videos

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu took the first (Olympic) event win, and first $1,000 prize, of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte in the 200 free.

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After Wicked Time Trial, Natalie Coughlin Scratches 100 Back on Saturday in Charlotte

Natalie Coughlin will be focused on the sprint freestyle races for the remainder of the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series – Charlotte.

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Lochte Drops 400 IM Final on Day 2 of Arena Pro Swim – Charlotte

Ryan Lochte was tough in a triple on Friday morning, but has dropped the 400 IM in finals with a possible relay swim looming.

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Northwestern Hires Nevada’s Abby Steketee As New Women’s Head Coach

The Northwestern women’s swimming & diving team has hired Abby Steketee as their new head coach to replace the outgoing…

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Natalie Coughlin Swims 1:00.08 in 100 Backstroke Time Trial at Arena Pro Swim – Charlotte

California Aquatics’ Natalie Coughlin swam her best time in the 100 backstroke since the 2012 Olympic Trials on Friday.

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Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte: Day 1 Race Videos (Men’s 800, Women’s 1500)

Denmark’s Lotte Friis won the women’s 1500 free on Thursday to kick off the Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte.

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BELLY FLOP CONTEST: Tyler Clary Versus Local News Host

Who did it better: Tyler Clary or Jon Wilson?

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Cesar Cielo Wins Heat of 100 Fly With Tear in His Suit in Prelims of Arena Pro Swim Charlotte

Cesar Cielo won his heat of the 100 fly on Friday morning with a tear in the right leg of his suit.

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Serbian National Water Polo Player Nikola Radjen Tests Positive For Cocaine

Sebian National water polo player Nikola Radjen has tested positive for cocaine use, which he confirmed on his personal Twitter account…

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North Carolina State Team Doctor, Local Swim Coach, Brian Goldman Passes Away

From the official Brian Goldman obituary. Brian Goldman died peacefully on May 10th after a long battle with colon cancer. He…

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Beisel Drops Day 2 Events at Pro Swim – Charlotte; Phelps Holds Two Entries

Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel has scratched out of her events on Friday, along with several of her Florida teammates.

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Behind the Scenes: NCSA All-Star Team Journey to 2015 Irish National Championships

The 2015 Irish National Championships, besides being the World Championship Selection meet for the home team, played host to a…

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Abbey Weitzeil Gets National High School Record for Second Time on Relay Leadoff

In 2014, swimming in the finals of the CIF-Southern Section Championships, Saugus High School’s Abbey Weitzeil broke the National High School Record…

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Abbey Weitzeil Swims 47.53 in Prelims of 100 Free, Breaks Another National Record

Abbey Weitzeil has broken her second National High School Record in less than an hour of prelims swimming.

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