Articles by Braden Keith

Madeline Padavic Shatters Mid-American Conference Record to Keep Miami U’s NCAA Streak Alive

Miami University senior Madeline Padevic has rewritten the school record books – again – to wrap up the Redhawks’ regular season.

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Hailey Tierney Swims 22.1 in the 50 Free in Wisconsin’s Final Big Ten Tuneup

Hailey Tierney approached her season-best time in the 50 free racing a week-and-a-half out of the Big Ten Championships.

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Melissa Nwakalor of Richmond Breaks Atlantic 10 Record, Punches Likely NCAA Ticket at Virginia

Melissa Nwalakor broke the school and Atlantic 10 Conference record in the 50 free over the weekend, while Virginia freshman Katie Grimes broke the oldest Pool Record in Charlottesville.

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Ryan Lochte, Anthony Ervin, and Federica Pellegrini Lead Swimming Hall of Fame Class

12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte (above) leads a class that also includes his coach Gregg Troy, Anthony Ervin, Federica Pellegrini, Joseph Schooling and Ous Mellouli.

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Lydia Lafferty’s Personal Best in the 100 Back Leads Kansas Past Iowa State

Kansas junior Lydia Lafferty has had most of her career successes as a butterflier, but this season her backstroke has made huge leaps forward as well.

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High School Senior Gabe Nunziata Swims 52.83 in the 100 Breast at ISCA January Classic

Gabe Nunziata warmed up for high school championship season with a new best time in the 100 breaststroke in a club meet in January.

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WATCH: Alex Walsh and Gretchen Walsh Swim Matching 56.8s in the 100 Breast

Alex Walsh swam a new lifetime best in the 100 breaststroke on Friday night – and her sister Gretchen wasn’t far behind.

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Maryville University Head Swim Coach Leaves Program Days Before Conference Championship Meet

NCAA Division II Maryville University has lost its head coach just a few days before the start of conference championship season.

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John Simmons Crushes Best Times at Texas District Meet After Commitment Change

Three days after announcing a change of commitment from Texas to Texas A&M, John Simmons smashed his best times in the 100 free and 100 back.

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Mark Schubert Is Returning to Southern California with the Evolution Racing Club

After a short stint attempting to launch an elite training group in Hawaii, Mark Schubert is returning to his roots in Mission Viejo, California.

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David Popovici Helps Raise Over $600,000 for Charity Benefitting Romanian Orphans

David Popovici’s Olympic podium outfit raised more than $160,000, and he headlined a gala that pushed the organization to over $600,000 in fundraising.

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Berry College Head Swim Coach Astrid Escobar Resigns a Week Before Conference Championship

The Berry College Vikings are without their head coach Astrid Escobar less than a week out of the SAA Conference Championship meet.

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Olympia Pope, Future of Australian Breaststroking, Commits to North Carolina in the U.S.

Olympia Pope, a front-runner to take over a struggling Australian breaststroke group in the next few years, will train in the United States beginning in 2026.

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More Details About Why Swim Coach Ronald Hehn Was Arrested in Fargo

Video surveillance cameras appeared to show Hehn inappropriately touching a victim while giving her a massage during a swim lesson.

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Luka Mijatovic Breaks 15-16 National Age Group Record in 1000 Free; Ranks #9 All-Time/All Ages

15-year-old Luka Mijatovic is now the fastest-ever American 18 & under in history in the 1000 yard free, breaking both the 15-16 and 17-18 National Records.

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