Articles by Braden Keith

Lutheran North’s Lloyd Jones: Tragic Passing of a Local Swimming Legend

Was coach Lloyd Jones a legend? I don’t know, but in the minds of those who knew him, he will be forever remembered.

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Mie Nielsen Flash Mob Video to Promote 2013 European Short Course Championships

Danish Record holder and swimming superstar Mie Nielsen has hopped in on the promotional fun for the 2013 European Short Course Championships.

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German Swimming Federation Names 31 to Euros Roster; Biedermann and Wenk Pass

Germany has named 31 swimmers to its 2013 European Championships roster, including 5 who didn’t quite hit the qualifying standards.

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Mitch Ivey Now in 30 Day Appeal Period with Ban-For-Life Pending

USA Swimming has concluded its investigation into Mitch Ivey, and for the first time has found enough evidence to issue punishment.

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Bartholomew, Mathieu Post Unbelievable Mid-Season Times to Close Ohio State Invitational

Among the great backstrokers in the SEC, Big Ten, and Pac-12, Virginia’s Courtney Bartholomew pulled the ACC back into the conversation this weekend at the Ohio State invitational.

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Katie Hoff Finishes First Meet Back in Florida With 200 IM, 100 Free

Former World Record holder Katie Hoff completed her meet with two solid swims at the Speedo Winter Championships in Plantation, Florida.

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Florent Manaudou Swims Lifetime Best in 100 Free in Compiegne

Florent Manaudou is so focused on improving his 100 free that he didn’t even bother with the 50 at the National Meeting in Compiegne.

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Freshman Carter Griffin Breaks School Record as Missouri Men Cap Home Invite Win

The Missouri men and Arkansas women took home the team titles at the Missouri Invite on Saturday evening. Women –…

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Katie Hoff Returns to Competition in Plantation, Florida

Katie Hoff returned to competition at the Speedo Winter Championships in Plantation, Florida on Saturday with a solid-looking 200 free.

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Virginia’s Killer Medley Relay DQ’ed For Swimming in Wrong Lanes

A mistake by the Cavaliers wiped two A cuts off the board, although Courtney Bartholomew already put up another automatic NCAA time on Saturday.

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Rommel Outbattles Smith; Sargent Wins 200 IM at New York HS State Championship Meet

Makayla Sargent picked up a win in the women’s 200 IM in a new lifetime best at the 2013 New York High School Girls’ State Championship meet.

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Margalis Swims 4:06 400 IM; 59.3 100 Breast in Same Prelims Session at Auburn Invite

Georgia’s Melanie Margalis showed another spark in Saturday’s preliminary session at the 2013 Auburn Invitational.

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Five Swimmers Included in CIBC ‘Team Next’ Funding Group to Receive $15,000

Worlds medalist Hillary Caldwell (Right) is among six swimmers who have been included in a new funding group for next season.

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TCU’s Arispe Tops LSU’s Crosson in Rock-Paper-Scissors for 16th Spot at Adamson Invitational

TCU’s Sebastien Arispe and Tyler Crosson used rock-paper-scissors to decide the outcome of a swim-off.

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IPC Sets Long-Term Strategic Plan for Paralympic Swimming

The International Paralympic Committee has set out its strategic plan for the rest of the Olympic cycle.

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