Articles by Braden Keith

USOC To Politicians on Subject of Boycott: Back Off

Not that anybody believed that there were any real legs to the United States potentially boycotting the 2014 Olympics if Russian gives Edward Snowden asylum, as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) suggested, but if there was any, the United States Olympic Committee swiftly quashed it with a statement released today. (Photo: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Remember When…Dubai Was To Host the 2013 World Championships?

The megaboard at the Dubai pool will host this year’s World Junior Championships, but is FINA ready to hand them back the keys to the senior meet? (Photo: Takasha Ide)

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Phelps 100-1 Odds to Win at American Century Championship

Michael Phelps, fresh off of his appearance on the Haney Project on the Gold Channel, will golf next weekend in Lake Tahoe. (Photo Courtesy: The Golf Channel)

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Ashley Twichell Wins Universiade 10km; Italy’s Furlan Takes Men’s Race

Ashley Twichell picked up her first big international gold medal in the women’s 10km at the Universiade on Wednesday. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Queens University; Lenoir-Rhyme Lead Division II Team GPA’s for Sprint Semester

The defending National Champions from Drury also posted lofty GPA’s, with their women having the 2nd-highest overall team total. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Flight For Spain Delayed 30 Minutes (PICTURES)

Head Manager Brandon Dawz (left), Katie Ledecky (center) and Steve Bultman (yellow shirt) hang out in the Dulles airport awaiting their flights to Bilbao, Spain. (Photo: Todd Schmitz)

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Speed Rising to Meet Auburn Standard in the Southeastern Conference

Auburn’s sprint group has been good for a long time, but the rest of the conference is now rising to meet their standard. (Photo of Marcelo Chierighini: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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FINA Approves Curacao as Newest Member Federation After Dissolution of Netherlands Antilles

Curacao, an island off of South America, has received its own FINA membership. (Map Courtesy: TUBS)

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After Study, FINA Reaffirms 31C Maximum Water Temp for Open Water

Alex Meyer has been one of the most vocal proponents of lowering the maximum water temperature for FINA open water events. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Hosts Awarded for 2015 and 2017 World Junior Championships

The historic city of Budapest is slotted to host the 2017 World Junior Swimming Championships. (Photo: Heinz Albers/www.heinzalbers.org)

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Jamieson Named BUCS (British Collegiate) Sportsman of the Year

After winning an Olympic silver medal, Michael Jamieson has been named the BUCS Sportsman of the Year. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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French Press Dossier Includes Yannick Agnel in Individual 100, 200 Freestyles

Yannick Agnel is being listed by the French as entered in two individual events, and Camille Muffat will add a 3rd to her schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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China Finalizes Roster for 2013 World Championships

China is without several Olympians, including one Olympic medalist, as the National Games rode supreme for some of their top athletes. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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