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State’s top youth swimmers gather in Kihei for Hawaii Age Group championships

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Maui Swim Club's Nick Almiron swims the butterfly portion of the boys 11-12 400-meter individual medley, winning his race by a large margin Friday as the Hawaii Age Group Long-Course Championship meet got underway at Kihei Aquatic Center.

The championships include 20 teams from across the state, with 345 total swimmers, including 87 from Maui.

The competition runs through Monday, with preliminary heats in the mornings and finals starting at 4 p.m. today and Sunday, and 3 p.m. on Monday.

SECOND PHOTO: Almiron is cheered on as he heads into his final turn during his 400 IM race.

THIRD PHOTO: Hawaii Swim Club's Kalla Pellettieri swims the anchor leg for her team in the girls 15-18 800 freestyle relay.

FOURTH PHOTO: Lahaina Swim Club's Sasha Salem leads in the girls 13-14 1,500 freestyle.

FIFTH PHOTO: Maui Swim Club's Aliesha Almiron leads Kamehameha Swim Club's Joyce Kyna in the backstroke leg of the girls 11-12 400 IM.

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos

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