Thurston senior wins 50-yard freestyle state title

Quinn Devenport kicks off OSAA 5A swimming championships with victory

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Thurston High School senior Quinn Devenport won the boys 50-yard freestyle event at the OSAA 5A swimming state championships, kicking off a strong performance by swimmers from the Eugene-Springfield area.

Why it matters

Devenport's win in the 50-yard freestyle highlights the talent and success of swimmers from the local Eugene-Springfield area, who had a banner year at the state championships.

The details

Devenport, a senior at Thurston High School, won the boys 50-yard freestyle event at the OSAA 5A swimming state championships, setting the tone for a strong showing by swimmers from the Eugene-Springfield region.

  • Devenport won the 50-yard freestyle event at the OSAA 5A swimming state championships.

The players

Quinn Devenport

A senior swimmer at Thurston High School who won the boys 50-yard freestyle event at the OSAA 5A state championships.

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The takeaway

Devenport's victory in the 50-yard freestyle highlights the depth of talent in the Eugene-Springfield area's high school swimming programs, which produced several standout performances at the state championships.