Articles by Braden Keith

Ryan Murphy Dominates Florida Champs; Raises Big Money for Coach Clare

Ryan Murphy demonstrated great versatility in Sarasota, but still didn’t get too far from his backstroke roots. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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China Keeps Sweep In-Tact; Americans Get Second Medal in Men’s Platform Synchro

The second diving event is in the books, and the same storylines continue after the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform. The…

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No Stretch Cords Allowed at London Aquatics Centre

Earlier this morning, we heard from one of the Olympic coaches of an interesting ruling by event organizers at the Olympic…

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Femke Heemskerk Scratches 200 Free Prelims

The Netherlands’ Femke Heemskerk, #2 in the world in 2011, has dropped the 200 free. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps 5th in 200 Fly; Shiwen Ye Warns of More Records in 200 IM

Michael Phelps began his quest for a third-straight gold medal in the 200 fly Monday morning, but the Austrian Jukic outshone him (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympian Bootsma’s Aquajets Teammates Break NAG Record

The Aquajets from Minnesota have an Olympian. That’s just the beginning though…(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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American Men Win Nailbiter Over Montenegro in Men’s WP

Tony Azevedo scored the Americans’ last goal as they snuck past powerhouses Montenegro. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Hot Off the Presses: Australian Papers Take Aim at Magnussen and Crew

See what we did there? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)

The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)

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Ryan Lochte to Anchor 400 Free Relay; Joined by Jones, Adrian, and Phelps

According to his agent, Erika Wright, Ryan Lochte will be anchoring the men’s 400 free relay in tonight’s finals. There were a…

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Shiwen Ye Passes on Underwater Pullout in WR Swim

China’s Shiwen Ye had an incredible 400 IM on Saturday. She broke the world record by a full second, she closed…

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Americans Score First Diving Medal in 12 Years

American Abby Johnston has graduated from NCAA titles to Olympic medals (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Is It Time to Change the American Relay Qualification Rules?

The United States’ current Olympic relay rules state that the top 6 swimmers in the 100 and 200 freestyle will…

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Vlad Morozov Scratches 100 Back Semi’s

Russia’s Vlad Morozov is making a team-oriented decision in tonight’s finals session. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd

Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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