Articles by Braden Keith

Track & Field Union Sends Shockwaves Through Olympic Sports World

Imagine if Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, and Missy Franklin all joined together and unionized against the IOC’s “rule 40”. That’s what’s happening in Track & Field. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lia Neal Visits USC This Weekend

Missy and Lia, the two Olympians in the recruiting class of 2013, have both made stops in California so far.

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Alain Bernard to be Honored Friday in French Retirement Jubilee

French swimmer Alain Bernard, above, is one of three French Olympians being honored at a retirement ceremony today. (Photo Courtesy: Georges Biard)

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World Record Holder Gemma Spofforth Announces Retirement

Gemma Spofforth has announced her official retirement after finishing 5th in the 100 backstroke at the Olympics. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Louisville Hires Vlad Polyakov to Join Staff

Former NCAA Champion Vlad Polyakov brings even more breaststroke prowess to the deck in Louisville. (Photo Courtesy: Louisville Athletics)

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Michigan Water Carnival to Improve Swimming Entertainment Value

Mike Bottom and his two Michigan squads will host a unique swimming event in early October. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ricky Berens Brought On as Volunteer Assistant at Texas; Says He “Will Be Swimming”

After two years in SoCal, Ricky Berens will once again don the burnt orange of the Texas Longhorns. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Argentina’s Only Living Olympic Swimming Medalist Bardach to Retire

Swim News: “Bardach won bronze in the women’s 400 IM in Athens in 2004, breaking the South American Record.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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San Diego State Picked to Knock Off Boise in MWC Preseason Poll

Katelyn Weddle and the Aztecs were favored to win the conference in a pre-season coaches’ poll. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Noah Rucker Indicted by Grand Jury in Fairfax County, Virginia

A Grand Jury in Virginia has decided that there is probable cause to proceed with prosecution of three felony charges against Noah Rucker.

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Cammile Lacourt Drops Brazilian “Fast Lane” Event

The Americans will be represented by backstroker Adam Mania at the Fast Lane meet in Rio. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Releases Chronology of Rick Curl Investigation

USA Swimming has released their version of the timeline on the investigation of Rick Curl, who less than an hour ago…

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Rick Curl Banned for Life from USA Swimming

On the day when he was scheduled to have his hearing in front of USA Swimming, Former Curl Burke Swim…

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USA Swimming Responds to Statements in Mark Schubert Lawsuit

USA Swimming has released a response to their involvement in the Mark Schubert lawsuit that they are not formally a party to.

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Sprint News 9/18/12: No Word on Noah’s Grand Jury; Seminoles’ New Logo; MV Makes a Hire

The Florids State Swimming & Diving Programs will have a new identity this season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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