Articles by Braden Keith

Dana Vollmer to Return to Action in Orlando

Aside from Olympic legend Brooke Bennett, another star swimmer will make her big return at the upcoming Orlando Grand Prix next…

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The Mystery of the Molacek: Nebraska’s Newest HS Star

Creighton Prep Junior Jacob Molacek waited a while to make his high school swimming debut, but he’s now tearing through Nebraska High School swimming. (Stock Photo: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Four Meets to Serve as Selectors for 2013-2014 U.S. National Team

Four different meets will be used as the selectors for the 2013-2014 USA Swimming National Team this summer, owing to…

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USA Swimming Releases 2013 World Championship Selection Procedures

Swimmers like Josh Schneider, rippling with pure muscle, athleticism, and speed, have gotten a boost to hopes at making the World Championship team. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Katie Ledecky and Jack Conger Go “Primary” At Metro Championships

Katie Ledecky (above) and Jack Conger won’t have any surprise entries at this weeken’ds Metro Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Minnesota Sweeps Big Ten Duals, Wisconsin Breaks Records

Minnesota’s depth saw them walk away with 5 dual meet victories, but Wisconsin left the biggest impression after two days of racing in Madison. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Won’t Swim 100 Back, 200 Free at Colorado State Championship Meet

Missy Franklin is all about “team,” not records, at this weekend’s Colorado State Championship meet. (File Photo from 2010 Pan Pacs courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Rick Curl Enters Consent Order to Set Plea Agreement in Maryland

Ceci Christy contributed to this report. In a story first broken by the Washington Post earlier today, and later confirmed…

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Arkansas Breaks School Wins Record With Victory Over Kansas

Lauren Jordan, above, is a newcomer at Arkansas, and she’s been one of the many beneficiaries of the Hogs’ record-breaking rise this season. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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