Articles by Braden Keith

Two Russian Cup Champions Provisionally Suspended in Early May

A pair of champion Russian swimmers are currently under provisional suspension by RUSADA. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Meilutyte Swims 1:05.4 to Finish Euro Juniors; Russians Dominate Medal Count

Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte put up one last warning to the world in Poland at the European Junior Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympians Bennett & Kowal Participate in 22-Mile Boston Harbor Swim for Charity

Swim Across America wrote a pair of big checks to cancer researchers on Thursday morning.

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George Bovell Saves Deer During Photo Shoot in Trinidad & Tobago

Olympic medalist George Bovell is featured in this great video, directed by James O’Connor.

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Andrew King Victim Receives $1.3M Settlement from Park District

The North Whidbey Park and Recreation District has now paid out almost $5 million in settlements, and they don’t appear to be done yet. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Schoeman Swims 23.2 in 50 Fly at Arizona Masters Championships

South Africa’s Roland Schoeman had a last-minute warmup before leaving for Barcelona at the Arizona State Masters Championships. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 World Championships Preview: Can Dana Vollmer Avoid the 100 Fly Post-Olympic Curse?

History is not on the side of the World Record holder and her ability to win the World Championship in the women’s 100 fly (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Baklakova Breaks Meet Record; Nasretdinova Beats Meilutyte in 50 Free

The Russians looked strong again on day 4 of the 2013 European Junior Championships. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Hires Lobbying Firm to Oppose California Billl SB 131

USA Swimming believes that SB 131 doesn’t do enough to protect children, and as such are making efforts to oppose it.

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WaPo: Bernardino Gets Two Years of Salary; Signed Non-Disclosure

After becoming the winningest swimming & diving coach in ACC history last year, former Virginia coach Mark Bernardino received a healthy retirement package, but agreed to a non-disparagement clause. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Winn Aung Breaks 200 Meter Free National Age Group Record

Winn Aung of the Redding Swim Team broke his third different National Age Group Record of the summer on Friday morning. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Tulane Adds Big-Name Diving Coach, Fast-Rising Assistant to Brand-New Staff

Tulane added two names to its staff on Friday. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ranking the 2013 NCAA Recruiting Classes: Men’s #8-#5

The Stanford men lost quite a few pieces off of last year’s team, but have picked up some immediate help. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Worlds Previews: A Young Japanese Contender for Lochte in the Men’s 200 IM

Ryan Lochte’s breaststroke leg should make the difference between him and Kosuke Hagino at Worlds. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

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Pylitt Replaces Jill Chasson as Chair of USA Swimming National Board of Review

USA Swimming has appointed Buddy Pylitt as the new Chair of the ever-important National Board of Review.

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