Wide shot of swimmers racing in a large pool. The lanes are divided by blue and white barriers. The swimmers are all underwater, splashing and approaching the finish. Blue and white triangular flags hang above the pool. A crowd cheers from the sidelines.
Fans cheered on their favorite swimmers at the 2024 GHSA Swimming & Diving State Championships, a four-day event featuring athletes from across Georgia. (Kelsey Henry/Fresh Take Georgia)

Competitive swimmers across the state convened for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Swimming & Diving State Championship on Feb. 6-10. The four-day event, held at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center, is one of the biggest swimming competitions of the year.

At the event, teams from all across Georgia battle it out to determine who the best swimmers in Georgia are. The stakes are high and swimmers, coaches and parents all feel the pressure.

Kelsey Henry reports from the McAuley Aquatic Center on Feb. 10 in this video.

Video edited and produced by Kelsey Henry.


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