Articles by Braden Keith

Belmont Plaza Pool to Close For Good; Replacement Plan in the Works

The ever-famous, and recently infamous, Belmont Plaza Pool has been closed permanently in an announcement Monday by Long Beach city…

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Officiating Made Easy: A Song by Jeanette Hart

Lyrics to Jeanette Hart’s officiating-made-easy cheat sheet.

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Update: Jacksonville Olympic Bid for Only 10,000 Seat Arena

In an update to our “Better Know an Olympic Trials Bid” piece, the City of Jacksonville has released more information…

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Young British Stars Lauren Quigley, Sophie Allen Switching Teams

Lauren Quigley (above) and Sophie Allen are two big pieces of the future of British Swimming, and both are headed to new training grounds. (Photo Courtesy: British Swimming)

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Brooke Bennett to Make Elite Return at Orlando Grand Prix

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Brooke Bennett will swim in her first elite competition since coming out of retirement at the Orlando…

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Virginia’s Williamson Added to World University Games Roster

University of Virginia sophomore Ellen Williamson has been added to the American World University Games roster in the 200 backstroke. Williamson…

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Records Fall at Finnish Nationals; Future NC State Swimmer Wins 5 Titles

Lotta Nevalainen won 5 events, and 7 National Records went down at Finnish Short Course Nationals.

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Harvard Breaks 6 School Records to Roll At HYP Meet

Harvard’s Olympic Trials semi-finalist Courtney Otto is just one of a great young group of swimmers coming out of Cambridge. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Andrii Govorov to Join ADN Swim Project in Italy

Ukrainian swimmer Andrii Govorov is the latest to join the ADN Project. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Bill Furniss, Chris Spice to Lead British Swimming; Adlington Will Retire

British Swimming is shifting under new leadership and the need for a new national star.

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SoConn State Sweeps Wire-to-Wire to Northeast 10 Title

SoConn State became the first NCAA Conference Champion of 2013 with their win of the Northeastern 10 meet. Plus: Senior video of all NE-10 seniors.

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Oakton Freshman Megan Byrnes Talks About Excitement of Winning Two Regional Records

Matt Rees interviews freshman phenom Megan Byrnes. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Conger, Ledecky Crush Records at Metro Prep Champs

The whole of the DC Metroplex is in the throes of big high school meets this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Indiana Sweeps Louisville on the Road

Indiana senior Ashley Specht (above) led teammate Bronwyn Pasloski and men’s swimmer Cody Miller in a breaststroke assault against the Cardinals. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Janet Hu Reveals Why She’s Had a Breakout Season in 2012-2013

Janet Hu talks to Matt Rees after winning her second-straight Northern VA title in the 100 freestyler.

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