Articles by Braden Keith

5 Unique Storylines For the Unique Minneapolis Grand Prix

Cesar Cielo was once the greatest show in yards. Looking rejuvenated, he returns to the course for the first time in over three years.

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Corey Okubo Commits to Princeton

Corey Okubo from California has verbally committed to the Princeton Tigers.

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Missy Franklin Named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential Teens of 2013

World Champion and World Record holder Missy Franklin has been named one of Time’s most influential teens of 2013.

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Top Seed at Brazilian Junior Championship Severely Injured After Being Hit By Car

A 13-year old swimmer has been struck by a car and hospitalized on the eve of Brazil’s 13-14 National Championship…

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U.S. Adds Shields, Weiss to 2013 Duel in the Pool Roster to Replace Injured Lochte

Former Wisconsin Badger Michael Weiss will join Team USA for the 2013 Duel in the Pool.

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Beijing Day 1 Start Lists ‘Business As Usual’

Tom Shields is swimming his usual 100 back/50 fly on day 1 of the Beijing World Cup stop.

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South Carolina Gets Pumped Up in Style

South Carolina head swim coach McGee Moody thinks that his Gamecocks have the best pump-up video in the NCAA. With…

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Virginia Swim Coach Charged With Taking Indecent Liberties With a Child

Ceci Christy contributed to this report. A 23-year old Virginia swim coach has been charged with two felony counts of…

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Wednesday Begins the Early Signing Period for NCAA Swimming

Wednesday is like Christmas Day for swim coaches. Christmas Day if you were that kid who went into your mom’s closet and peaked at all of the presents the week before.

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Top-Tier AZ Sprinter Van Hofwegen Verbally Commits to San Jose State

Angel van Hofwegen from Phoenix Christian High School and the Scottsdale Aquatic Club has verbally committed to San Jose State…

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Harvard Breaststroke Ace Chuck Katis Transferring to Cal

Harvard’s Chuck Katis will transfer to Cal, with the expectation that he will arrive there at the semester.

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Allison Schmitt Out of Minneapolis Grand Prix

Allison Schmitt will instead focus on completing her studies at Georgia, and target to return to the Grand Prix Series in Austin in January.

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USA Swimming Bans Former Texas Club Coach Chris Waid

Chris Waid, a former swim coach in the State of Texas, has been added to USA Swimming’s list of Individuals Permanently…

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Brasilia, Brazil Will Host the 2019 World University Games; Budapest Withdraws

Brasilia, Brazil will host the 2019 World University Games, FISU announced today. Brasilia was the only remaining candidate for the…

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Caeleb Dressel Will Make Visit to Florida Gators Before Deciding

Caeleb Dressel has scheduled a visit to the University of Florida as well.

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