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Articles by Braden Keith

Michigan Approves Largest Athletic Department Budget in School History for 2024-25

The Michigan athletic department’s revenue is expected to jump more than $25 million next fiscal year, a 10% increase from 2023-24. 

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U.S. Trials: Through The Lens Photo Vault

We were on deck at U.S. Olympic Trials with photographer Jack Spitser, here are the top photos from the week.

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WATCH: Michael Phelps Reacts To Cate Campbell’s Comments About Team USA

Phelps, who was shown a video of Campbell’s August 2023 remarks about Team USA, encouraged Americans to use her words as motivation.

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Shaine Casas And Finally Breaking Through To Make The U.S. Olympic Team

Casas was a close 3rd in the 100 back at the 2021 Trials, but made good on his opportunity this year by making the Olympic team in the men’s 200 IM.

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Marchand, Wattel Highlight French Roster Of 30 Swimmers For 2024 Paris Olympics

30 swimmers, 14 women and 16 men, have been selected to represent France at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Going For Gold Could Get You A Green: Visa Options for Swimmers Considering Retirement

Success in Paris could pave a path to a U.S. green card through the EB1 visa category, designed for individuals of extraordinary ability.

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Indiana HS State Champion Walker Mattice Announces his Commitment to Purdue University (2024)

Mattice’s best time in the 200 free (1:36.77) was just under a second shy of Ethan Shaw’s leading time at Purdue this season (1:35.81).

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Aaron and Alex Shackell Throw Out First Pitches at Minor League Baseball Game on Sunday

Siblings Aaron and Alex Shackell threw out the ceremonial first pitches at a minor league baseball game on Sunday before being officially named to the Olympic Team later in the day.

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Lynn University Gains Commitment From Sprinter Lily Drons (2024)

Drons hails from Estero, Florida, where she attends Estero High School and trains year-round with the Gulf Coast Swim Team. 

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‘Malevolent’ Traits May Be Key To Athletic Success, Study Finds

A study has found that ‘malevolent’ traits can be important for athletic success – but could hinder athlete-coach relationships.

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Dual-Sport Athlete Logananne Zielinski Announces Commitment To Delaware (2024)

In addition to swimming, Zielinski was also a varsity water polo player throughout her high school career at St. Andrew’s School.

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Former Georgia Tech Associate Head Chico Rego To Become George Washington’s Next Head Coach

Rego has been with Georgia Tech since 2019 and was promoted to associate head coach this offseason. GW won both the men’s and women’s A-10 titles this year.

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The Australian Women Stand Alone Atop the 800 Freestyle Relay

Australia is set to dominate the women’s 800 free relay in Paris. Will anyone else be able to come close or will it be a complete shut out?

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CSCAA Announces 2024 Spring Scholar All-America Teams

To qualify for Scholar All America status, teams had to earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 during the Spring 2024 semester.

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Cleveland State Promotes Trent Richardson To Head Coach After Spending Last Year As Assistant

Richardson was hired as an assistant coach last offseason and now takes the reigns from Hannah Burandt who resigned in April.

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