Articles by Braden Keith

Texas A&M Adds Paul-Marc Schweitzer to List of McWhorter Nominees

As the SEC continues to unveil nominees for the prestigious McWhorter scholarship, a fifth swimming nominee was revealed today when…

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U.S. Open Record Holder Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace Signs With FINIS

Bahamian swimmer Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace has signed her first major suit sponsorship, inking a contract with American-based suit and equipment company FINIS….

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Iowa Names Dustin Rhoads, Olivia Kabacinski MVP’s at Annual Award Winners at Banquet

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa swimming and diving team handed out its annual team awards April 27 inside…

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Arizona State Establishes Permanent Endowment to Support Swimming Programs

TEMPE, Ariz.—Sun Devil Athletics, working in conjunction with the Sun Devil Swim Association (SDSA), is pleased to announce the creation…

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Alabama Coach, Team Captain React in Immediate Aftermath of Servati’s Death

Alabama head coach Dennis Pursely described Servati as having “great character.”

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SMU Women’s Assistant Leaving Program to Pursue MBA

SMU head women’s coach will be looking for a new assistant this spring, as his current coach Caroline Wells is leaving to further her education in the Ivy League.

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Philippines Street Performer Goes for a Swim

H/T to our good buddy Lyle Campbell for sharing this video with us. Above is a video of a swimmer…

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Alia Atkinson Rolls Impressive Grand Prix Weekend Into Speedo Sponsorship

Alia Atkinson emerged at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix with a Speedo logo on her forehead and a pair of event victories.

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FINA Anti-Doping Commission Hears Case of Yulia Efimova; Ruling Awaits

World Champion Yulia Efimova has had her case heard in front of the FINA Doping Panel, Russian media reports.

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Phelps is Back; Don’t Wait to Buy Tickets for Summer Nationals

The William Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine, California will play host to this summer’s USA Swimming National Championships.

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Bolles’ Michael Fonteno Receives Acceptance; Commits to Air Force Academy

Bolles senior Michael Fonteno has committed to swim for the United States Air Force Academy next year. He follows in the…

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McGinnis: Common Myths About Swimmers and Resistance Training, And Why They’re Not True

Eric McGinnis is the Rollins College Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Performance Specialist, a former Kentucky All-American and World University…

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FINA Bureau Member Lino Candido Lourenco from Angola Dies at 46

Below is a press release sent to us by FINA this morning about the passing of a member of the…

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Alex Meyer Pranks Swimmers at Miromar Lake Before Crippen Cup 10K

Check out U.S. open water Olympian Alex Meyer had a little fun with a rubber gator head and a broom stick the day before the Crippen Cup 10k.

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McNamara Qualifies For European Championships in 200 Breaststroke

The final day of the 2014 Irish National Championships saw one new qualifier for the European Championships in the women’s…

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