Articles by Braden Keith

Haley Anderson Wins 5KM Race at 2013 US Open Water Worlds Trials

Haley Anderson, the champion of the women’s 5km race at the 2013 U.S. Open Water National Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Redemption: Andrew Gemmell Wins 2013 US Title in 5km, Headed to Barcelona

After a tough finish in the 10km race, Andrew Gemmell was all smiles when he won the men’s 5km race and earned a spot for the World Championships. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Clark Gets State Record in 200 Free as Regis Wins Third Straight Colorado 5A Title

The boys of Regis Jesuit added a state title of their own to give the school a clean-sweep of this year’s Colorado crowns.

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2013 North Coast Section Championship Finals: A Meet for the Ages

Charlie Wiser, Steven Stumph, and Nick Silverthorn put on the greatest show ever in high school breaststroking, if not high school swimming period. (Photo Courtesy:: Robert Ashby).

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Former Gator Harrison Curley Makes Interesting Transfer Decision

University of Florida freshman Harrison Curley has made an interesting decision on where to transfer next season. With three years of…

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No Secrets in Swimming: Sources Report Story of Michael Phelps Comeback Leak

“We’ve spoken to sources close to Phelps, and here’s their explanation for what happened…” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Yannick Agnel Headed to US to Train; Will Swim Only Relays at World Championships

French newspapers dropped two bombshells about the defending Olympic Champion in the 200 free.

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Clark Smith Bears Down on National Record in 100 Fly in Colorado HS Championships Prelims

When Texas coach Eddie Reese went out looking for his recruiting class of 2013, he had a pretty clear focus…

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UPDATE: Michael Phelps Denies Comeback Via Twitter, Sort Of

Peter Busch, a news reporter in Florida and son of the USA Swimming National Team Director, says he has confirmed that Phelps is planning a comeback. Phelps isn’t so sure. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Steven Stumph Ties Brendan Hansen’s National HS Record at North Coast Prelims

Stephen Stumph of Campolindo High School tied Brendan Hansen’s 100 yard breaststroke National Public High School Record in prelims of the North Coast Section Championships. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Protest Filed, Denied in Men’s 10KM Final at Open Water Nationals

Men’s field on the 3rd lap at today’s national championship race at Castaic Lake. Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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As Wind Ravages Course, Meyer and Ryan Go 1-2 in Men’s 10km at Open Water Nationals

Alex Meyer won the men’s 10K at the US Swimming National Championship in California. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Christine Jennings, Becca Mann First Two for US World Championships Roster in Barcelona

Christine Jennings holds of a strong field winning the 2013 national title in the 10K. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography

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Track-Start Blocks; Underwater Pullout Changes Approved for US High School Competition

Among the major changes coming to the high school rule books includes the allowance of track start blocks, and a change to the underwater pullout rules. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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WAC Reinstates Men’s Swimming & Diving Sponsorship for 2013-2014 Season

The Western Athletic Conference will sponsor a men’s swimming & diving championship in 2014 for the first time in more than a decade. (Courtesy: WAC)

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