Fairview finishes second at 5A swim meet behind Lexi Byrn's win

Fairview's swim coaches highlight disparity in program sizes compared to powerhouse Cherry Creek

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Fairview's girls swim team finished second at the Class 5A state meet, led by Lexi Byrn's win in the butterfly event. However, Fairview's coaches noted the stark difference in program size between their team and the dominant Cherry Creek squad.

Why it matters

Fairview's strong performance despite a smaller program size highlights the depth of talent and coaching at the school, even as they face resource challenges compared to larger, more established swim powerhouses like Cherry Creek.

The details

Fairview's two girls swimming coaches pointed out the stark difference in numbers between their program and Cherry Creek following the Class 5A state meet. Fairview was able to finish second as a team, led by Lexi Byrn's win in the butterfly event, despite the resource disparity.

  • The Class 5A state swim meet took place on February 19, 2026.

The players

Lexi Byrn

A Fairview swimmer who won the butterfly event at the Class 5A state meet.

Fairview

The high school whose girls swim team finished second at the Class 5A state meet.

Cherry Creek

A dominant high school swim program that has significantly more resources and a larger team size compared to Fairview.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Fairview's strong performance at the state swim meet despite resource challenges highlights the depth of talent and quality coaching at the school, even as they face an uphill battle against larger, more established programs like Cherry Creek.