Articles by Braden Keith

Notre Dame’s Tommy Janton Seals Up NCAA Invite at Louisville Last Chance Meet

Notre Dame junior Tommy Janton broke the Louisville Pool Record in the 200 back on Friday, and more significantly, locked up his NCAA invite.

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Tennessee All-American Julia Mrozinski Secures Her NCAA Qualification at Last Chance

After rejoining the Tennessee Volunteers in the spring semester, Julia Mrozinski was on the bubble to qualify for NCAAs this year – until Friday morning.

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Indiana Commit Raekwon Noel Breaks 7 Guyanese Records in 1 Meet

Raekwon Noel has exploded in the pool since moving to New Jersey in August 2021. He now holds more Guyanese National Records than any other swimmer.

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Curzan Picks the Day 3 Double, Isabelle Odgers Chooses 100 Breast at Pac-12s

Stanford star freshman will swim the 100 fly/100 back double on Friday morning, likely adding the 400 medley relay for a treble in finals.

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First Year Team Quincy University Locked Out of NCAAs Because Their Roster Is Too Small

Quincy University freshman Wyatt Walsh is the 8th-best 400 IMer in NCAA D2 swimming this season, but isn’t eligible for the national championship meet.

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Former Pacific Water Polo Player Calvin Behm, 23, Dies in Car Crash

Calvin Behm, a member of the University of Pacific water polo team who graduated last year, died last weekend in an automobile crash.

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Reaction Time Equipment Issues Continue on Thursday Morning at Ivy League Championships

There is a growing body of evidence that there is an issue with the timing equipment at the Ivy Leauge Championships in Providence.

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Patriot League Issues One-Weekend Suspension to Loyola MD Assistant Coach

George Kennedy, a 7-time NCAA D3 Coach of the Year and named one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” by Fortune Magazine, has been suspended.

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Torri Huske Chooses 50 Free Over 200 IM on Day 2 of Pac-12s

Stanford sophomore Torri Huske will swim the 50 free on Thursday, a deviation from her day 2 choice at previous collegiate championships.

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Are Relays Worth Too Many Points at Conference Championship Meets?

With questions continuing to fly over relay disqualifications, do we overweight the points of the events at conference championship meets?

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Boston University Head Swim Coach Bill Smyth Set to Retire After 18 Years

Boston University head swimming & diving coach Bill Smyth has announced his retirement after 18 years leading the program.

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Virginia Tech Extends Head Swim Coach Sergio Lopez’s Contract Through 2028

Virginia Tech head swimming & diving coach Sergio Lopez had his contract extended by four years. The new agreement runs through June 2028.

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1997 Pan Pacs Gold Medalist Jamie Cail, 42, Dies in US Virgin Islands

Jamie Cail, one of the best high school swimmers in the country in the 1990s and a member of the US Swimming National Team, has died.

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Saint Leo University (NCAA D2) Announces Cut of Swimming, Track, & Cross Country Teams

St. Leo University in St. Leo, Florida has announced the elimination of 6 varsity athletics teams, including its men’s and women’s swimming programs.

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USA, Australia Commit to Sending Teams to the 2023 World Junior Championships in Israel

With 10 career World Junior Championships medals, American Michael Andrew is one of the most decorated swimmers in the meet’s history.

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