Articles by Braden Keith

Fencer Mariel Zagunis to Carry American Flag at Opening Ceremonies

One of the most successful fencers in American history, the two-time defending Olympic Individual sabre champion Mariel Zagunis will carry…

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Update: WaPo Posts Full Rick Curl Non-Disclosure Agreement

Update: The Washington Post has released what appears to be a scanned version of the non-disclosure agreement in question. See…

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Curl Burke Responds; Rick Curl Takes Leave of Absence

Curl Burke, the swim club founded and built into one of the biggest in the nation by embattled swim coach…

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Picks: Phelps Holds the Key to American 400 Free Relay

Michael Phelps will have to be the Americans’ silver bullet if they want to clip the Aussies. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimpictures.com)

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USA Swimming Releases Statement on Rick Curl Hearing

USA Swimming has released a statement regarding the emergency hearing that has been scheduled with Curl Burke Swim Club founder…

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National Records Go to Down; Fire Alarms Sound at Y Nats Day 2

The squad from the WSY in Pennsylvania discusses their evacuation from the Georgia Tech Aquatics Center. (Haley Lips photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Canada’s Brent Hayden Suffers Back Spasms

Canadian medal hopeful Brent Hayden suffered back spasms at the team’s staging camp in Sardinia, according to his official Facebook fan…

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Olympic Swimming Schedule – in Your Time Zone!

Check out what time you’ll be able to watch your favorite Olympians LIVE (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/SwimImage.com)

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SwimSwam Mysteries: Do They Swim on the Other Side of the Road in England?

This is a revival of an old piece, originally posted in July of 2010, that has never been more appropriate…

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Family at the Picadilly Circus: 11 Sets of Siblings Set to Swim in London

The sisters Anderson (Haley and Alyssa) are not the only siblings going to London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Picks: Kromos Health Means Dutch Repeat in 400 Free Relay

A healthy and happy Romo means a Dutch repeat. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Statement from Penn State Head Coach John Hargis

In the face of adversity, John Hargis says that they must “come together more than ever”. Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com

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Swimming Australia Posts Jr. Pan Pac’s Roster Too

The Americans aren’t the only country to have revealed their roster for the 2012 Jr. Pan Pac Championships. The Australians…

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USA Swimming Announces 2012 Jr. Pan Pac’s Roster

Becca Mann will lead the US to Hawaii with a tough 5-event schedule. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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SwimSwam RELAY Pick ‘Em Contest: True Fans Only Need Apply

It’s all about the relays come Olympic time. Make your choices now. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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