I didn't expect as much drama and emotion to come of the Nebraska State Swimming tournament. Despite the humidity inside the Devaney Center, this swim meet was my first and likely not my last swim meet I'll cover in general. I photographed this state tournament while interning at the Omaha World Herald. 
Tommy Palmer, left, and Kael Mlinek, right, sport Silverhawk costumes to represent Lincoln Southwest  during the Nebraska State Swimming Championship at the Nebraska Natatorium in the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Papio La Vista's Grayson Stanton competes in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay during the boy's Nebraska State Swimming prelims at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday, February 23, 2018.
Westside's Evan Thorell dives into the pool after Stephen Amato-Hanner completes his part of relay in the 200 Yard Medley relay during the boy's Nebraska State Swimming prelims at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday, February 23, 2018.
Omaha South's Terin Frodyma wipes tears from his eyes after the 200 Yard Freestyle during the boy's Nebraska State Swimming prelims at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday, February 23, 2018.
Omaha Marian's Isabella Pantano hugs her coach after winning the girls 100 Yard Backstroke during the Nebraska State Swimming Championship at the Nebraska Natatorium in the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Papillion La-Vista/Papillion La-Vista South's Javier Quinones competes in the boy's 100 Yard Free during the Nebraska State Championship at the Nebraska Natatorium in the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Lincoln Southwest's Shelby Mullendore wipes a tear after getting third in the 100 Yard Backstroke during the Nebraska State Championship at the Nebraska Natatorium in the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Jonathon Novinski pumps his fist after competing in the 500 Yard Freestyle during the boy's Nebraska State Swimming prelims at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday, February 23, 2018.
Omaha Marian Swim Team takes a selfie before accepting the runner-up trophy for the Nebraska State Championship at the Nebraska Natatorium in the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
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