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Articles by Braden Keith

Erin Gemmell Remains 5th in US with 200 FR Season Best of 1:57.51 at Longhorn Elite Invite

Erin Gemmell put up a season best of 1:57.51 in the 200 free in Austin to remain 5th in the US this season. Shaine Casas also went 51.48 to win the 100 fly.

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Alex Shackell Posts 2:07.13 200 Butterfly, Guiliano’s 22.34 50 Free Highlight Night 3 In Indy

That swim was only 0.02 seconds off Shackell’s lifetime best that she swam in March. She already swam a personal best in the 100 fly earlier in the meet.

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2024 Speedo Atlanta Classic: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Emma Weyant dominated the women’s 400 IM prelims at the 2024 Speedo Atlanta Classic, setting her up to take the win during the third finals session.

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Ryan Held Wins 50 Free, Swims 22.15 in Prelims

Olympic contender Ryan Held swam a 22.15 in heats of the 50 free on day 1 of the Sun Devil Open on Friday evening in his home pool.

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Kharun, Tierney, Wog, Pickrem Book Spots in Individual Events for Paris (Day 5 Qualifiers)

“I’m going for top 3 — and more,” Kharun reportedly told CBC reporter Devon Heroux. “To beat Leon Marchand. I’m coming.”

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Penny Oleksiak Swims Fastest 100 Free Since June 2022 (53.66), Just 0.05 Off Olympic ‘A’ Cut

Oleksiak has locked in a spot on Canada’s 4×100 freestyle relay, but an individual qualification in the 100 free is not guaranteed.

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Ilya Kharun Says He’s Coming for Leon Marchand in the 200 Fly After Trials Win

Ilya Kharun and Leon Marchand were teammates at Arizona State last season, but Kharun says he’s coming for Marchand at the Olympci Games.

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2024 Nevada 4A HS State: Vannah Powers Doral Red Rock Girls, Tellier Aids Sierra Vista Boys

Emery Vannah’s two wins aided the Doral Red Rock girls’ 2024 NIAA 4A title while Hayden Tellier’s double defended titles powered the Sierra Vista boys’ win.

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Blake Tierney Drops 2.5 Seconds to Break Canadian 200 Back Record; Secure Olympic Berth #2

Blake Tierney entered the Canadian Olympic Trials as the favorite in the 100 back, but his 200 back breakthrough was a positive surprise for Canada.

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Thomas Heilman Posts Another Season Best With 52.67 100 Fly In Richmond

Heilman swam the 100 fly at 2023 Worlds and has a best time of a 51.19 from 2023 US Summer Nationals. The event is currently led by Dressel this season

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2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Trials: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Rio Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak led the morning heats of the 100 free in 54.12, her best time since the 2022 World Championships.

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WADA Founder Dick Pound Supports Org’s Handling of Chinese Doping; Athletes Council Reacts

The WADA Foundation Board is among those that supported WADA’s handling of 23 positive tests from Chinese swimmers prior to the Olympics. Above: board President Witold Banka (left) and Vice-President Yang Yang (right).

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Apostolos Christou Downs Greek 200 Back Record On Day One Of Nationals

Check out the record-breaking action on day one of the 2024 Greek National Championships, featuring backstroking ace Apostolos Christou.

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Olympic Medalist Tomoru Honda Eyes Mare Nostrum As Olympic Rehearsal

Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda will be racing at the Mare Nostrum Tour kicking off later this month as a prelude to Paris 2024.

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