Articles by Braden Keith

Final Notions: What Has Changed In the Final Two Months of Olympic Bidding?

Tokyo is still a favorite, but Madrid is making itself a strong case, while Istanbul seems to have little momentum. (

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California Senate Confirms Amendments to SB 131; Sent to Governor for Signature

The bill that would extend statue of limitations for child sexual abuse victims in California has just one hurdle left to clear: the governor. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: Can Auburn’s Chierighini 2014 top Morozov’s 2013?

Marcelo Chierighini is the fastest man left in the NCAA. How far can he lead the Tigers?

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Sun Yang Smacks Asian Record in 200 Free on Day 3 of Chinese National Games

China’s Sun Yang didn’t swim the 200 free at Worlds, but made up for it with a new Asian Record in the 200 free on Friday. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missouri State Promotes Dirks-Ham; Adds Boise’s Brosseau as Volunteer

Missouri State has made two changes to their coaching staff for the 2013-2014 season.

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Male Sprinters Put on a Show Thursday at Chinese National Games

Two more National Records went down Thursday, and a mega three-man sprint battle was set up for later in the meet. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Requesting Increase in Dues Inflation Rate For Decade Beginning in 2015

The House of Delegates will be presented with a resolution increasing the rate by which dues will increase for the next decade.

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California Bill SB 131 Passes in Assembly Despite USA Swimming, Catholic Church Lobbying

SB 131 has passed its first house, the California Assembly, and now moves on to the Senate. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katherine Drabot Adds 4th Event to Junior National Team Enscription

Katherine Drabot from Ozaukee Aquatics has been added to the Junior National Team roster in a 4th event. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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USA Swimming Updates Jr. National Roster to Correct Errors; Turner, Albertoli, Stuart Added

The Dayton Raiders’ Brock Turner is one of three swimmers added to the Junior National Team. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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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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