Articles by Braden Keith

Mania, Godsoe, Alexandrov, and Schneider Seeking Raia Rapida Repeat

World Championship silver medalist Eugene Godsoe is part of the defending champion American squad that will travel back to Rio this month. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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British Swimming Planning to Axe Two More ITC’s

After a £4,000,000 funding cut, British Swimming has again had to further reduce its Intensive Training Center program. After cutting the…

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Iranian Woman Denied Swimming Record; Claims Because of Her “Femininity”

Elham Asghari swam a 20km course across the Caspian Sea in roughly 9 hours, and though she wore a heavy, loose-fitting suit complete with head covering, Iranian officials have apparently denied her record swim. (Image courtesy of Tavaana2010 video capture)

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Wang Shun Scores Chinese National Record to Open Chinese National Games

China’s Sun Yang was also among the winners on day 1 of the prestigious event. (File Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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Natalie Coughlin Falls to Danica Patrick in “Chopped” Sports Stars Final

Natalie Coughlin traded in her familiar swim suit for a less familiar chef’s coat in Tuesday’s airing of Chopped on the Food Network. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Second Edition of Fast Lane Meet Set for September 29th

Adam Mania was a part of the 2012 Raio Rapido “Fast Lane” meet in Brazil that won a huge cash prize. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Publishes Youth Olympics Selection Procedures

Minnesota’s Kiera Janzen is one of only two Americans who medaled at the first edition of the Youth Olympic Games in 2010. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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FINA Unveils 2014 Youth Olympic Games Qualifying Procedure

Chad le Clos is the greatest Youth Olympics success story in swimming, having won a World Short Course title later that year, and ending up with Olympic gold in 2011, and double gold at Worlds in 2013. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 Junior National Team

Gunnar Bentz is one of a handful of swimmers who is doing junior/senior double duty this year. (Photo: Anne Lepesant)

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USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 National Team

35-time World Champion, and 5-time Olympic Champion, Ryan Lochte headlines 111 swimmers on the 2013-2014 USA Swimming National Team. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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Phelps Scheduled to Compete in European Pro-Am Tournament This Week

Michael Phelps’ Tuesday Instagram cleared up any confusion about vague Tweets on Sunday. (Photo: @m_phelps00 on Instagram)

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George Washington University Reinstates Diving, Track Programs

The Atlantic 10 will see some new diving competition in the 2014-2015

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Nick Juba, Danish Swimming Head Coach, Discusses Friis’ Move to NBAC

Nick Juba shares his perspective on Lotte Friis leaving Nice to train in Baltimore. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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Huge Decisions Loom at 125th IOC Session in Argentina, Including Host, New Sports, New President

The International Olympic Committee will change the future of sports this coming weekend.

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