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Broomfield Today
By the People, for the People
Colorado Girls Swimming & Diving State Champions Crowned
Records fall as Cherry Creek, Broomfield, and Kent Denver earn team titles
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The 2026 Colorado High School Girls Swimming and Diving State Championships concluded with three teams, 23 individuals, and nine relay champions crowned across the 5A, 4A, and 3A classifications. Notable performances included Cherry Creek sophomore Kate McKinnon winning four events, Lewis-Palmer sophomore Grace Perry setting a 4A record in the 100 butterfly, and Kent Denver sophomore Elsa Anderson breaking 3A records in the 100 breaststroke and 400 freestyle relay.
Why it matters
The state swimming and diving championships represent the pinnacle of high school competition in Colorado, showcasing the top talent in the state. The records broken and championship performances highlight the continued excellence and growth of girls swimming and diving in Colorado, with the team titles going to programs that have established themselves as powerhouses in their respective classifications.
The details
In 5A, Cherry Creek won its sixth straight and 32nd overall state championship, led by sophomore Kate McKinnon's four individual and relay titles. In 4A, Broomfield earned its first girls swimming and diving state title, while Kent Denver claimed its first championship in 3A. Individual standouts included Windsor's Reagan Annable setting the overall state meet record in 4A diving, Lewis-Palmer's Grace Perry breaking the 4A record in the 100 butterfly, and Kent Denver's Elsa Anderson setting 3A records in the 100 breaststroke and 400 freestyle relay.
- The CHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving State Championships took place over six days in February 2026.
The players
Kate McKinnon
A sophomore at Cherry Creek High School who won four individual and relay state titles, halfway to becoming Colorado's fourth swimmer with eight individual state championships.
Grace Perry
A sophomore at Lewis-Palmer High School who set the 4A state meet record in the 100 butterfly.
Elsa Anderson
A sophomore at Kent Denver High School who broke 3A state meet records in the 100 breaststroke and 400 freestyle relay.
Reagan Annable
A senior at Windsor High School who set the overall state meet record in 4A diving.
Lorelai Frauenfelder
A senior at Holy Family High School who won the 3A titles in the 200 IM and 100 freestyle.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
The 2026 Colorado High School Girls Swimming and Diving State Championships showcased the continued growth and excellence of the sport, with records falling and new champions emerging across the 5A, 4A, and 3A classifications. The performances of standout swimmers like Kate McKinnon, Grace Perry, and Elsa Anderson highlight the bright future of girls swimming in Colorado.
