Articles by Braden Keith

After Four Hours, Lockdown at IUPUI Lifted

Update: An all-clear has been issued around 5PM Eastern Time for the IUPUI campus, and athletes were allowed to leave…

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Leigh Nugent Fired as Head Coach of Swimming Australia National Team

In perhaps the final straw, or a sacrificial lamb of, the chaos that has ripped through Swimming Australia since last…

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Thanks in Part to Football Coach, Cincinnati to Reinstate Full Funding for Men’s Swimming Scholarships

With bad news abound in collegiate swimming for the last decade, finally some positive news. Beginning in the fall of…

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Hershey Girls Sweep Relays; Smith, and Leander Break State Records in Pennsylvania

A star-packed lineup of swimmers from the Pennsylvania State Championship meet: Christina Leander, Leah Smith, Emily Cameron, Kristen Murslack, and Meaghan Raab (Photo thanks to Greg Raab)

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NCAA Suspends Two New Recruiting Rules For Another 60 Days

In the next step toward reversing two pieces of the massive recruiting deregulation passed in January, the NCAA has now suspended two of its proposals. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2013 NCAA Women’s Picks: A&M’s Sarah Henry Gunning for Olympians in Distance Frees

Texas A&M’s Sarah Henry is the top seed in both distance races, and will have to beat an Olympian to win either at this year’s NCAA Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Jack Conger’s Coach Sue Chen Joining Machine Aquatics; Opening New U of Maryland Site

Sue Chen, coach of the country’s hottest high school swimmer at the moment, has taken a new coaching position. (Photo of Jack Conger courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Campbell Sisters Shine at Brisbane Senior Metro Championships

Across the country from the New South Wales Championships that drew most of the Australian eyes last weekend, the Brisbane…

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Engine Tech Suit Up for Grabs in Women’s NCAA Pick ‘Em Contest

The Cal men are looking for a third-straight NCAA title, but this year we’ll crown our first SwimSwam NCAA Pick ‘Em Champion. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Friis, Stravius Grab Big Checks, World Leaders in “Golden Lanes” Meet in Amiens

Danish distance swimmer Lotte Friis is gearing up to defend her 1500m freestyle title in Barcelona. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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International Olympic Committee Begins 4-Day Inspection of Madrid for 2020 Bid

All three finalists for the 2020 Olympics have incredible architecture, but Madrid’s should not be undervalued even against Istanbul and Tokyo. Above is the Calle de Alca, the longest street in Madrid. (Photo: Antonio Garcia Rodriguez)

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Complete List of NCAA Diving Qualifiers

Arizona’s Sam Pickens is off to a hot start in Zone E (seen here after taking 3rd on the 3-meter at last year’s NCAA Championships. Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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King Aquatic 400 Girls Medley Relay Breaks National Age Group Record

(From L-R: Carolyn McCann, Hannah Weiss, Ashley Sutherland, Heidi VanderWel) the girls from King Aquatic broke the 15-18 National Age Group Record on Sunday, and none of them will graduate. (Photo Courtesy: Mark Moffatt)

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Franklin Nears Best Time in 200 IM; Swims Breaststroke Leg of Medley to Close Federal Way Sectional

Missy Franklin is already showing signs of the versatility that her future coach Teri McKeever has discussed developing. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ryan Hoffer Skims Another .06 off of National Age Group Record; Almost Goes Under 20 Seconds

Ryan Hoffer of the Scottsdale Aquatic Club took another .06 seconds off of his National Age Group Record from Sunday…

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