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Articles by Braden Keith

USOC To Politicians on Subject of Boycott: Back Off

Not that anybody believed that there were any real legs to the United States potentially boycotting the 2014 Olympics if Russian gives Edward Snowden asylum, as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) suggested, but if there was any, the United States Olympic Committee swiftly quashed it with a statement released today. (Photo: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Dr. Julio C. Maglione To Be Re-elected As FINA President

Dr. Julio C. Maglione is being re-elected as the FINA President. A reception is being held on July 25th, to honor him. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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Two American Officials Were Selected for the 2013 World Championships

Announcer, Michael Poropat and Judge, Jay Thomas, were selected to represent USA Swimming in Barcelona.

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Simply too HOT – Time to put Open Water Swimmers First

The open water swimming community must step up and put swimmers first – 31 degrees celsius it too hot for a race. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Three-Time Olympian Duplanty Joins Arena North America Staff

Silver Medalist Named Director of Sales for Portland-Based Swimwear Company (Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport)

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Remember When…Dubai Was To Host the 2013 World Championships?

The megaboard at the Dubai pool will host this year’s World Junior Championships, but is FINA ready to hand them back the keys to the senior meet? (Photo: Takasha Ide)

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Phelps 100-1 Odds to Win at American Century Championship

Michael Phelps, fresh off of his appearance on the Haney Project on the Gold Channel, will golf next weekend in Lake Tahoe. (Photo Courtesy: The Golf Channel)

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Ashley Twichell Wins Universiade 10km; Italy’s Furlan Takes Men’s Race

Ashley Twichell picked up her first big international gold medal in the women’s 10km at the Universiade on Wednesday. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW: Can the Younger Xu Beat Ledecky in the 800 freestyle?

The women’s distance events have traditionally been a young woman’s game and with the emergence of Chinese teenager Xu Danlu…

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Queens University; Lenoir-Rhyme Lead Division II Team GPA’s for Sprint Semester

The defending National Champions from Drury also posted lofty GPA’s, with their women having the 2nd-highest overall team total. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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USA Swimming Flight For Spain Delayed 30 Minutes (PICTURES)

Head Manager Brandon Dawz (left), Katie Ledecky (center) and Steve Bultman (yellow shirt) hang out in the Dulles airport awaiting their flights to Bilbao, Spain. (Photo: Todd Schmitz)

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What’s Up? USA Swimming Open Water World Team check in

Christine Jennings representing team USA at the FINA World Championships in Barcelona – gives an update from Spain. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Speed Rising to Meet Auburn Standard in the Southeastern Conference

Auburn’s sprint group has been good for a long time, but the rest of the conference is now rising to meet their standard. (Photo of Marcelo Chierighini: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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