Keswick was born on 3 March 1970 in Washington, District of Columbia. The son of an Air Force sergeant, Keswick moved around as a child. Keswick first became interested in gymnastics when he was seven-years old and living in Iran while his father was stationed there.
He considers Las Vegas his home town. He was instructed on trampoline by local coaches (few Iranians were gymnasts). They noticed his talent and suggested he train for the sport when he returned to the United States.
Keswick participated in the 1985 Junior Olympics and earned a bronze in the all-around, along with a gold on parallel bars and a silver on vault.
Keswick competed for University of California, Los Angeles from 1988 to 1992, earning eight all-Americans. He overlapped with teammate Chris Waller, who was also in the 1992 Olympics, for his first two years.
Interview, 1993 Winter Cup
interview, 1994 Hilton Challenge
Fluff (human interest piece) from the 1996 National Championships, discussing his back injury
Fluff (human interest piece) from the 1996 Olympic Trials, discussing 1992 Olympic disappointment
Routines
Floor (1992 United States Championships, 970)
Pommel horse (1992 United States Championships, 970)
Still rings (1992 American Cup, "perfect 1000")
Vault (1993 Winter Cup, 945)
Parallel bars (1992 American Cup, 970)
High bar (1994 Hilton Challenge, 960).
