Articles by Braden Keith

NCAA Begins Exploring Permanent Transition to Meters Racing in Swimming

Leon Marchand is the rare swimmer who has been able to succeed in both the 50-meter and 25-yard pool, winning World Championships in the 200 IM & 400 IM last summer, and NCAA titles in the same events last week.

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Florian Wellbrock Swims World-Leading 14:40 in the 1500 Free on Day 1 in Magdeburg

Florian Wellbrock affirmed that he is “in good health again” with a 14:40 in the 1500 free on Friday in Magdeburg, the first stop of the German Worlds qualification scheme.

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NCAA D2 Swimmer of the Year Ben Sampson (Colorado Mesa) Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Ben Sampson, the NCAA Division II Swimmer of the Year last season and national champion in the 200 back and 200 IM, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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2023 YNats Marks 100 Years Since the First Championship in Brooklyn

How have the YMCA Short Course National Championships evolved in 100 years? For starters, no more Fancy Diving, and girls’ competitions have been added.

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US Center for SafeSport Places Temporary Restrictions on Michigan HS Swim Coach

A high school and club swim coach in Michigan has been placed on temporary restrictions by the US Center for SafeSport.

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Ty Wells Celebration of Life & Vigil Will Be Held April 15 in Tucson

After a Celebration of life & Candlelight Vigil was held for Ty Wells last weekend in California, the University of Arizona will host another in two weeks.

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National Team Member Summer Smith Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

USA Swimming National Team member Summer Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending most of her sophomore year at home with multiple concussions syndrome.

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Laon Kim Does It Again: Knocks Another Tenth Off the Canadian Age Record in the 50 Free

Laon Kim has now broken 5 Canadian Age Group Records this week in Toronto, cutting another tenth off his own mark in the 50 in finals.

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Laon Kim Breaks Another Canadian 13-14 Record, 4-for-4 This Week in Toronto

Kim reset his 50 free Canadian National Age Group Record for 13-14 boys in a time of 23.65, knocking off his previous mark of 23.81.

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Ruard van Renen, the Top Mid-Major Scorer at Men’s NCAAs, Enters Transfer Portal

Ruard van Renen, who as a freshman scored 13 points at the NCAA Championships last season, says he’s grateful for the opportunity that Southern Illinois gave him.

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CCSU Student Arrested for Spying on Women’s Swimmers in Locker Room

CCSU Police allege that a 25-year-old male student walked into the women’s varsity locker room on campus and watched two swimmers shower.

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Ginny Nussbaum (LIAC), Ken Heis (Mason) Named US Head Coaches for 2023 World Juniors

Both veterans of past US international staffs as assistants, Ginny Nussbaum and Ken Heis will make their head coaching debuts with Team USA this summer.

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Junior National Teamer Hayden Miller Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Hayden Miller, the fastest female miler in the high school class of 2022, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season at Florida.

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At 16 Years, 222 Days Young, How Does Summer McIntosh’s World Record Rank?

World Record breakers at 16-or-younger is becoming less-and-less common, but where does Summer McIntosh’s swim from Wednesday rank?

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16-Year-Old Summer McIntosh Breaks the World Record in the 400 Free at Canadian Trials

16-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh just broke the World Record in the 400 free at the Canadian World Championship Trials.

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