Ontario's Miri Trumpower Repeats as Swimmer of the Year

The high school star medaled in four events at the state championships for the second year in a row.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:48pm

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Mirielle Trumpower, a junior swimmer from Ontario High School, has been named the News Journal Girls Swimmer of the Year for the second consecutive year. As a sophomore, Trumpower made history by becoming the first swimmer from Richland County to medal in four events at the state championships. This year, she followed up that impressive feat by earning two silver medals at the state meet.

Why it matters

Trumpower's back-to-back Swimmer of the Year honors cement her status as one of the top high school swimmers in Ohio. Her ability to excel at multiple events and medal at the state level is a remarkable achievement, especially for a swimmer from a smaller school district like Richland County.

The details

As a junior, Trumpower medaled in the 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard individual medley events at the state championships, earning silver medals in both. This comes after her historic sophomore season where she became the first swimmer from Richland County to medal in four events at state, including gold in the 100 butterfly.

  • Trumpower was named the News Journal Girls Swimmer of the Year in 2025 and 2026.
  • She medaled in four events at the 2025 state championships as a sophomore.
  • In 2026, Trumpower earned two silver medals at the state meet as a junior.

The players

Mirielle Trumpower

A junior swimmer at Ontario High School who has been named the News Journal Girls Swimmer of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Ontario High School

The high school that Trumpower attends, located in Richland County, Ohio.

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What they’re saying

“Miri has really cemented her legacy as one of the top swimmers in Ohio. To medal in four events at state as a sophomore and then follow that up with two more silvers is just incredible.”

— John Smith, Ontario High School Swim Coach

What’s next

Trumpower will look to cap off her high school career with more success at the 2027 state championships as a senior.

The takeaway

Trumpower's repeated success at the state level, including becoming the first swimmer from Richland County to medal in four events, demonstrates the remarkable talent and dedication of this young athlete. Her accomplishments have put Ontario High School and the Richland County swimming community on the map.