Articles by Braden Keith

Virginia – Texas Crushes Pool Record with 1,223 Spectators

The Virginia-Texas dual meet has grown every year, with Friday’s ‘super finals’ drawing 50% more than the UVa pool’s listed capacity.

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Olympian Guy Barnea Shares Chaotic Moment at Pool When Hamas Missiles Hit Tel-Aviv

Olympian Guy Barnea and Israel national team coach Tom Rushton share what is happening with elite swimming in Israel amid war with Gaza.

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WATCH: Australian Kaylee McKeown Take Out World Records in 50, 100 Back

Kaylee McKeown put on a show in Budapest, surprising with two World Record swims in 24 hours in the 50 and 100 meter backstrokes.

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World Aquatics, National Aquatic Federations Deny Pressure to Remove Worlds from Qatar

The world governing body for aquatic sports has rejected reports from Israel that they are being pressured to move the 2024 World Championships from Qatar.

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Richard Guyer, Legendary York Suburban High School Coach, Dies, 77

Richard Guyer, who won 19 district titles in over 40 years as the head coach at York Suburban High School, has died. He was 77.

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#22 SMU Men Win a Nailbiters, #24 Minnesota Women Dominate in Split Decision

SMU’s Jack Hoagland won a marquee matchup in the men’s 1000 yard free over the weekend, beating out two of Minnesota’s top swimmers.

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Alabama Freshman Sprint Duo Goes Off Again as Crimson Tide Thump Missouri in SEC Opener

Alabama freshmen Jada Scott and Cadence Winter are providing the Crimson Tide women a big boost in what projected to be a rebuilding year.

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Russian Sprinter Vladislav Demichev Suspended for 2 Years for Anti-Doping Violation

A Russian sprinter was suspended for two years by RUSADA for violation of their anti-doping rules, the organization says.

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Six-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Van Dyken Throws Out First Pitch at NLCS Game

6-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken threw out the first pitch before Game 3 of the NLCS, leading the home team Diamondbacks to a win.

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After Summer 2023 Breakout, Jonny Kulow Keeps Rolling With 47.44 Relay Split at Pan Ams

Jonny Kulow continues to hit at major meets, this time splitting a 47.44 on the American mixed 400 free relay at the Pan American Games on Sunday.

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Lani Pallister Breaks World Cup Record, Again, in 800 Free in Budapest

21-year old Australian Lani Pallister is on a tear during the 2023 World Cup season, breaking another World Cup Series Record.

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WATCH: Michael Phelps Does Iconic Pre-Race Routine Before Diamondbacks First Pitch

Michael Phelps threw a strike before Game 5 of the NLCS on Saturday between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies.

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Grant Murphy, the Maryland LSC Champion in the 400 IM, Commits to Virginia

Grant Murphy, an IMer and middle-distance swimmer from the Annapolis Swim Club, has joined Virginia’s historic recruiting class.

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Italy’s Benedetta Pilato Cracks a World Cup Record in Saturday’s Prelims

Benedetta Pilato has had a tough year in the 100 breaststroke, but after an extended break, she very-nearly swam a best time in prelims on Saturday.

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Michael Phelps Will Throw Out the First Pitch at Saturday’s NLCS Game 5 in Phoenix

Michael Phelps, often seen wearing a Baltimore Orioles hat, will throw out the first pitch for his new hometown team the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.

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