Articles by Braden Keith

Michael Phelps 9th in Prelims of 200 Free; Scratches Finals

Update: Dylan Bosch put up a surprise 200 free in the B-Flights of the 200 free, which beat his seed…

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VIDEO: Coach Bob Bowman Explains Why Michael Phelps is Scratching 200 Free

North Baltimore Aquatic Club head coach Bob Bowman discusses his thoughts about Michael Phelps’ first session at the Charlotte Grand Prix.

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Suspended Florida Swimmer Dan Wallace Is Racing at Charlotte Grand Prix

Some quick, but significant news, is that University of Florida junior Dan Wallace did race in his heat of the 200…

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South Carolina Adds 6 to Incoming Freshman Class

South Carolina has added three men and three women to their recruiting class of 2014 in the fall signing period.

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Argentina National Championships Begin With National Record in 100 Breaststroke

The 2014 Argentine National Championships, jointly attended by Paraguay and Uruguay, began on Thursday, and they began with a bang…

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VIDEO: An Examination on FINA’s Tweak to the Backstroke Finish Rules

Jenna Haufler and Hugh Berryman explain the new craze that’s been sweeping the swimming nation: the illegal backstroke finish.

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Evgeny Sedov Second to Declare Intent to Bypass Senior Meet in Favor of Youth Olympic Games

According to the Brazilian swimming website Blog do Coach writer Alex Pussielidi, Russian swimmer Evgeny Sedov will join the growing list of…

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Viewer’s Notes: USA Swimming Posts Pre-Scratch Timeline for Charlotte Grand Prix

Michael Phelps will race at 9:20 and 10:30 AM Eastern time on Friday at the Charlotte Grand Prix.

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Lima, Valencia, and New Zealand Add Names to Pool For 2018/2020 Worlds Hosting

The Campo de Marte pool in Lima, Peru hosted the 2011 FINA Junior World Championships.

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Lochte’s Doctor Says “We Don’t Want Him to Push Through Pain If That Would Be Counterproductive”

Ryan Lochte’s injured left knee has been bothering him again, causing him to sit out of the Charlotte Grand Prix as a precaution.

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Ryan Lochte Scratches from Charlotte Grand Prix

After a fairly successful Mesa Grand Prix, Ryan Lochte has pulled out of the Charlotte version, according to the USOC.

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Yulia Efimova Suspended For 16 Months, Stripped of Medals and World Record

World Champion Yulia Efimova has been stripped of four European titles and two World Records by FINA after a positive doping test.

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Towson to Expand Coaching Staff, Adds Mike Smiechowski as New Assistant

The Towson men’s and women’s swimming & diving program has been one of the more successful mid-major program in the…

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Daria Ustinova Sets Junior World Record in 200 Back

Russia’s Daria Ustinova has been the first to race to the Junior World Record in the women’s 200 meter backstroke, racing to…

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Sedov Twice Sets Junior World Record at Russian Nationals

While young Matheus Santana has been breaking Junior World Records in Brazil, Russia’s answer Evgeny Sedov has been lying in wait…

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