Articles by Braden Keith

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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SwimMAC Carolina Boys Snatch Back 400 Medley NAG Record

David Marsh and the record-breakers from SwimMAC Carolina. (Photo Courtesy: David Marsh)

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Ryan Hoffer Takes Out His NAG Record in 50 Free in Federal Way Prelims

Ryan Hoffer of the Scottsdale Aquatic Club has broken his second National Age Group record of the weekend at the…

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Russian Olympian 4th to Be Punished in Banned Stimulant Doping Scandal

A 4th Russian woman has been punished over positive tests for a banned stimulant, according to the Russian anti-doping agency…

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Franklin Swims Lifetime Best in 500 Free on Saturday at Federal Way Sectional

Missy Franklin took a bite out of her personal best in an unusual event on Saturday at her Sectional Championship meet. (File Photo: Time Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Three NAG Records Broken; NCAP Takes Overall Team Title on Final Night of NCSA Juniors

NCAP’s men won, as did the Dynamo women, leaving NCAP for the overall team championship at an exciting NCSA Junior National Championship meet. (Photo thanks to Chris Natoli)

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Simone Manuel Beats Janet Hu, Breaks Her NAG Record in 50 Free at NCSA’s

Simone Manuel of the First Colony Swim Team got her second National Age Group Record of the meet to close the NCSA Junior Nationals. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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