Articles by Braden Keith

Le Clos Named 2014 Youth Olympics Ambassador; Swimming 4th-Most Popular Sport in S.A.

South Africa’s Chad le Clos has been named the IOC’s ambassador for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

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Why Aren’t Elite Level Swim Meets More Heavily Attended?

Even meets like NCAA Championships, that should be a sellout every time, can’t fill half of the seats. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sebastian Breaks Second Argentine Record on Day 4 of Jose Finkel Trophy

Argentina’s Julia Sebastian broke her second National Record of the meet on Thursday. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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World Junior Championship Tickets On Sale (Hint: They’re Incredibly Cheap)

Family, friends, and fans of the World Junior Championships athletes (like Quinn Carrozza, above) will be able to get their tickets for the event on the cheap. (Photo: Anne Lepesant)

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Men’s Class of 2014 Breaks the Ice: Colin Ellington Commits to North Carolina State

Colin Ellington from the YMCA of the Triangle Area needed only a hand signal to affirm his collegiate commitment. (Photo Courtesy: Chad Onken)

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Hardcore Swim of the Week: Sophie Pascoe Nearly Becomes First S10 Under a Minute at IPC Worlds

Sophie Pascoe has a chance to complete a “grand slam” of the 100 meter races at this year’s IPC World Championships. (Photo: International Paralympic Committee)

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Austin College Hires Bob Filander as New Head Coach

Austin College has hired former Washington & Jefferson assistant Bob Filander as their new head coach. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Germany to Send 15, Including Euro Champ Ozturk, to Junior Worlds

Germany will send a squad of 15 as they look to recover from a disappointing 2011 performance at the World Junior Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ranking the NCAA Women’s Classes of 2013: #9 – #12

Madison White, a member of the 2010 Short Course World Championship Team, is headed to UCLA in the fall, leading what we ranked as the #9 class in the country. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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North Carolina Hires Aaron Workman As New Assistant

Former Penn State assistant Aaron Workman has found his new job at North Carolina. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Former Florida St. Coach Neil Harper Hired at Aiken-Augusta Swim League

Former Florida State Coach, and two-time Olympian, Neil Harper has landed in Eastern Georgia at the Aiken-Augusta Swim League. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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History Repeats Itself: Next Generation of Jager and Berkoff Clans Race in Same Heat of 50 Free

Jager and Berkoff, back in the same heat: music to our eyes. (Photo: Collin Baldacci)

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Brown Hires de la Pena as New Assistant Coach

Brown has hired former Monmouth head coach Alex de la Pena as their new assistant.

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Caeleb Dressel, Becca Mann Lead U.S. Roster for World Junior Championships

Affable teen Becca Mann is among 18 men and women selected for the 2013 FINA World Junior Championships from the USA. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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