Articles by Braden Keith

20-Year-Old Sofia Morini Rises to the Top of Italian Women’s Sprinting

Sofia Morini is a new face for Italy, but one who has moved to the top of a group that has historically been weak for the Italian women.

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NC State Hires Dan Kesler, Utah Tech Head Coach, as Associate Head Coach

After 2 seasons as head coach at Utah Tech, the 2023 WAC Coach of the Year will return to the ACC next season at NC State.

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Ryan Lochte Welcomes 3rd Child; Competes in Televised Cornhole Competition

Ryan Lochte (above) and his wife Kayla (Reid) Lochte welcomed their 3rd child on Wednesday; two days later, Lochte competed in a televised cornhole event.

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Another Northeastern D3 Swim Program Gone: Cabrini University Will Sell to Villanova

Cabrini University in suburban Philadelphia will sell its campus to Villanova after the 2023-2024 academic year, pending final approvals.

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World Record Holders David Popovici, Sarah Sjostrom, Lead Sette Colli Saturday Morning

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom (above) is the top seed after prelims of the women’s 100 free. The men’s and women’s 100 frees are the highlight events on Saturday.

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WILD SPECULATION: Who Will Cal Hire to Fill Associate Head Coach Role?

Who is Cal going to hire to replace Matt Bowe after he got the head coaching job at the University of Michigan? Coach Durden, we’ve got a few ideas for you.

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2023 US International Team Trials PICK ‘EM Contest

Think you know which events Regan Smith will swim, and more importantly, win? Show how strong your crystal ball is in the SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest.

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Ella Nelson Skipping 2023 International Team Trials, Beginning Prep for Next Season

Ella Nelson, who had a good chance at making the Pan American Games team this summer, will skip next week’s International Team Trials after a 3 week trip to Europe.

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Caeleb Dressel Enters 4 Events at 2023 US National Championships

Caeleb Dressel is entered in his four primary events at the 2023 US National Championships/International Team Trials next week.

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13-Year-Old Wilson York Hits US Open Cut in 100 Breast (1:04.09)

After a historic swim in prelims, Wilson York dropped another half-second in finals of the 100 breast on Thursday evening in Nashville.

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Charlotte Hook Absent from US Trials Psychs After 3rd Place Finish in 2022

Charlotte Hook was 3rd in the 200 fly at last year’s US Trials, and after a best time in yards during the college season, was poised to make an international team this summer.

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Arizona Wildcat Julia Heimstead Lands Big Time Drops 2 Weeks Out of US Trials

After a big year in the short course pool in college swimming, Arizona’s Julia Heimstead is matching her breakout in long course.

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Kansas Expands Swimming Coaching Staff With Ryan Evans Hiring

Evans coached Victoria Murillo to University of Mary’s first-ever CSCAA First Team All-America honor last season in the 500 free.

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Dane Pedersen’s New Contract at James Madison Comes with a Big Raise

James Madison University head swimming & diving coach James Pedersen signed a four year contract extension last month that comes with a big raise.

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Dave Allen, Who Founded, and then Saved, UNCW Swimming, Dies at 75

UNCW’s first head swim coach, Dave Allen, died on Wednesday morning. He was 75 years old. He led the program for 37 years before retiring in 2014.

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