Atlantic Swimmers Qualify for State Swim Meet

Hunter Quist and Teagan Kinzie advance to the Iowa High School State Swimming Championships.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Atlantic High School swimmers Hunter Quist and Teagan Kinzie have qualified for the upcoming Iowa High School State Swimming Meet. Quist qualified with the 26th fastest time in the 100 Yard Breaststroke, while Kinzie qualified with the third fastest time in the 100 Yard Freestyle para and the sixth fastest time in the 50 Yard Freestyle para.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the state swim meet is a significant achievement for high school swimmers, as it represents the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout the season. Atlantic's success in sending multiple swimmers to the state championships highlights the strength of their swim program and the talent of their student-athletes.

The details

The swimmers qualified for the state meet at the district competition held in Waukee. Quist finished ninth in the 100 Yard Breaststroke with a time of 1:01.68, while Kinzie clocked a 1:20.11 in the 50 Yard Para and a 3:16.88 in the 100 Yard Para.

  • The district meet where the swimmers qualified took place on Saturday.

The players

Hunter Quist

An Atlantic High School swimmer who qualified for the Iowa High School State Swimming Meet in the 100 Yard Breaststroke.

Teagan Kinzie

An Atlantic High School swimmer who qualified for the Iowa High School State Swimming Meet in the 100 Yard Freestyle para and the 50 Yard Freestyle para.

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What’s next

The Iowa High School State Swimming Meet will take place in the coming weeks, where Quist and Kinzie will compete against the top swimmers from across the state.

The takeaway

Atlantic High School's swim program has demonstrated its strength by sending multiple swimmers to the prestigious Iowa High School State Swimming Meet, a testament to the hard work and talent of their student-athletes.