Articles by Braden Keith

West Virginia’s Marsh, Kansas’ Miller Named Big 12 Swimmers of the Week

Kansas’ Chelsie Miller was named the Big 12 women’s swimmer of the week for her performances at the Kansas Classic.

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Former Michigan Swimmer Brent Lang Named One of Six Recipients of 2015 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Former University of Michigan men’s swimmer Brent Lang (1987-90) has been announced as one of the six…

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USA Swimming Rules Chair Dan McAllen Appointed as NCAA Observer at Winter Nationals

At Wednesday’s coaches’ meeting at the 2014 Winter National Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA Swimming Rules Chair Dan McAllen was…

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Backstroke Wedges Will Be in Play at 2014 Winter Nationals for Non-NCAA Athletes

A rendering of the new Omega backstroke start ledges/wedges.

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Did FINA Award the 2014 World Swimmer of the Year Too Early?

Mireia Belmonte has elbowed her way into the conversation for 2014’s Female Swimmer of the Year.

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Belmonte’s Big Day, Le Clos’ First Medal Highlight Day 1 of 2014 World Short Course Championships

Qatari flame-drummers entertained the crowd as a warmup to the first day’s finals at the 2014 World Short Course Championships in Doha, Qatar.

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Americans Make One Switch on Men’s 400 Free Relay, Cielo Scratches Finals

Matt Grevers will join the American 400 free relay in finals.

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Hosszu Added to Hungarian 800 Free Relay in Finals

Katinka Hosszu’s third entry on day 1 of this meet has been verified, and the Hungarians are now a relay medal contender.

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World #2 Daniel Gyurta Scratched Out of Prelims in Men’s 100 Breast at SC Worlds

Hungarian Daniel Gyurta is all-over-the-map on his breaststrokes. This summer, in long course, he infamously dropped the 200 breast at the…

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5 THINGS TO WATCH FOR: Day 1 Finals at 2014 World Short Course Championships

The men’s 100 fly semi-finals, with Ryan Lochte (above), Chad le Clos, and Kosuke Hagino, among others, should be an exciting affair.

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Darian Townsend Carries Flag for Team USA at World Short Course Championships

Four months ago, Darian Townsend earned his American citizenship. A month after that, he earned a spot on the USA Swimming…

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SwimMAC Carolina Adds Former Miami Head Coach Christie Shefchunas to Team Elite Staff

SwimMAC Carolina’s Team Elite professional training group has added another coach to its roster: former University of Miami head coach Christie…

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Blog do Coach: FINA Approves 10PM Finals Schedule for Rio 2016 Olympics

Above: Unrelated picture of Missy Franklin from this summer’s Pan Pac Championships.

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NCAA Will Post Designated Officials at Winter Nationals, Winter Junior Nationals

NCAA breaststrokers and IM’ers, like Michigan’s Marni Oldershaw above, will be bound to NCAA rules even at the upcoming USA Swimming governed Winter Nationals if they want times to count for NCAA qualification.

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Hangzhou, China to Host 2018 World Short Course Swimming Championships

Hangzhou, China, known for its natural beauty, has been selected to host the 2018 World Short Course Swimming Championships.

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