Articles by Braden Keith

McEvoy Swims Lifetime Best to Win 200 Free on Day 2 of 2014 Australian National Championships

In addition to McEvoy, Alicia Coutts sealed up her spots on this summer’s rosters with a win in the women’s 100 fly.

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European Champion Vitalii Melnikov Provisionally Suspended After Positive Tests for EPO

Russian Sergey Melnikov has been provisionally suspended by FINA after a positive test for EPO at the 2013 European Championships.

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1946 NCAA Champion, Swimming Philanthropist Charles Keating, Jr. Passes Away

Charles Humphrey Keating, Jr., a juggernaut across many worlds, passed away on Monday in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 90 years…

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Minnesota “Head Men’s Coach” Dennis Dale Leaving Program

Minnesota Head Men’s Coach Dennis Dale is out in Minneapolis. Derek Toomey (above) is one of his most recent success stories.

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2014 YMCA Nationals: Day 1 GAC Air Quality Report

The “major events unit” has been installed on the gutter of the warmup/warmdown pool in Greensboro.

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Weaver Wins 100 Fly Again; Leap Smokes Meet Record in 200 Breaststroke

Courtney Weaver and Bethany Leap were two of the stars of Tuesday’s finals session in Greensboro.

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South Africa Vs. Canada For Rights to Host 2022 Commonwealth Games

When the Monday deadline came and passed for bids to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, only two cities had thrown…

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Loudoun County School Board to Hold “Work Session” to Hear Budget Proposals Including Cutting Swimming

At least one member of the Loudoun County, Virginia school board has proposed cutting swimming to help shore up a budget shortfall.

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Michael Pliuskaitis Removed From USA Swimming List of Banned Individuals

Former USA Swimming coach Michael Pliuskaitis has become the first coach since USA Swimming’s list of Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible was…

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April 1st Means FINA Junior World Records are Open, and Horton First to Get One

Australia’s Mack Horton has broken his own Junior World Record on the first day of eligibility in Australia.

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For Second-Straight Year, Health Costs Weggemann Shot at U.S. Travel Squad

13-time World Champion Mallory Weggemann has again missed a major team with health issues.

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Emma McKeon Breaks National Record; First Commonwealth/Pan Pacs Spots Awarded

Australian Christian Sprenger is one of 6 swimmers to have locked up spots in the first priority for this summer’s Pan Pac and Commonwealth Games meets.

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2014 YMCA National Championships Preview, Plus All the Links You Need to Follow the Meet

Greensboro Aquatic Center will play host to the YMCA Short Course National Championships this year.

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Ahead of Y Nationals, Greensboro Aquatic Center Being Proactive With Air Quality Issues

With an expected 1,400 swimmers descending upon the Greensboro Aquatic Center for this weeks YMCA Short Course National Championships, meet…

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Russia’s Evgeny Sedov Clears Pair of Junior World Records in Russia

Russian Evgeny Sedov has gone faster than the recognized Junior World Records in two races, though it will be a waiting game to see if they’re recognized.

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