Articles by Braden Keith

Chris Guiliano Qualifies for Worlds (And Other Changes for US World University Team)

With the 2023 US National Championships wrapping up, there have been several changes made to the roster for the upcoming…

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Swimming Olympism and Professionalism Again Stand at Odds with Stroke 50 Selections

Winners of the stroke 50s at the World Aquatics Championships get a $20,000 cash prize, but specialists like Michael Andrew are still given last priority in USA Swimming’s selection procedures.

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Katie Ledecky Drops 200 Free for Worlds; Anna Peplowski Added to US Roster

For the 3rd consecutive World Championships, Katie Ledecky will decline to swim her spot in the individual 200 free. Anna Peplowski (above) was added to the team as a result.

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USA Swimming Names Coaching Staff for 2023 Worlds; Anderson Subs for DeSorbo

The University of Virginia is sending 4 women to the 2023 World Championships, but it’s not their head coach who will rep the team on the coaching staff.

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Texas A&M Men Add Another Assistant Coach, Michael Walker

Michael Walker, who has lots of professional connections with Texas A&M associate head coach Jason Calanog, is joining the Aggies’ staff next season.

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Alabama Gives Head Swim Coach Margo Geer a 3 Year Extension

University of Alabama head coach Margo Geer was given a three year extension on Tuesday, giving her the opportunity to bring on her own athletes and coaches to build the program.

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World Champ Mollie O’Callaghan “Tweaked” Her Knee, Expected to Be Okay For Worlds

Mollie O’Callaghan, the defending World Champion in the 100 free and world leader this year in the 100 and 200 free, picked up a knock during a stretching session.

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USA Swimming Updates Psych Sheets on Eve of 2023 US National Championships

The biggest change on the updated psych sheets is the absence of Cavan Gormsen from the women’s 800 free, where she was the #9 seed.

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Not-So-Wild Speculation for the Next Northwestern Swimming Head Coach

Kristy King has built an impressive resume and has deep Big Ten roots with stops at Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan. Could she be the next Northwestern head coach?

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NC State Expands Swim Coaching Staff With Internal Hires of Michael Baric, Kevin Happ

NC State head coach Braden Holloway (above) is growing his Wolfpack staff by two next season, adding to internal hires to the program’s coaching staff.

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Florida Coach Anthony Nesty Is Focusing on Support, Says Dressel “Knows Where He’s At”

“Ding Dong!” Caeleb Dressel is at the door for the 2023 US National Championships, and his coach Anthony Nesty discusses where the star is at.

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Tennessee Swimming Expands Coaching Staff With Hiring of Sarah (Dunleavy) Collins

Tennessee is one of the first swimming programs in the country to expand the number of paid coaches on staff under new rules; a new diving hire is expected soon too.

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Tornado Warnings Force Teams Preparing for Nationals to Take Shelter in Indianapolis

Teams were forced to take shelter in Indianapolis on Sunday after a tornado was confirmed less than 20 miles south of the city.

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13-Year-Old Wilson York Swims Another All-Timer in the 200 Breast

13-Year-Old Wilson York now ranks among the fastest 13-14 swimmers in both breaststrokes, even with more than a year to go.

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Dutchwoman Tes Schouten Swims 2:22 in 200 Breast on Sette Colli Day 3 (PRELIMS)

World Championship medal contender Tes Schouten swam a very aggressive front half of the 200 breaststroke on Sunday morning.

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