The Raleigh Racers completely rewrote the record books at the 2026 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games! Our athletes brought unmatched energy, determination, and sportsmanship to the pool, turning the weekend into one of the most successful showcases in our program’s history.
🔥 52 Personal Bests Shattered!
Every single splash mattered. Across our entire roster, Raleigh Racers athletes pushed past their own limits to smash an unbelievable 52 Personal Bests! Watching our swimmers drop time and hit new milestones left the entire stadium speechless.
👑 The Absolute Fastest Times in the State
In addition to the incredible medal count brought home by our entire roster, the coaching staff is thrilled to recognize the athletes who went above and beyond by winning their divisions with the single fastest times recorded in the entire state of North Carolina for their respective events:
- 4x50y Freestyle Relay Team (2:10.63) – Consolidated Relay Victory!
- Harvey Alvarenga, Robert Hinton, Ian Castaneda, Bryan Henry
- Bryan Henry – 100y Backstroke (1:04.63) | 100y Butterfly (1:00.54) | 200y Freestyle (1:56.25)
- Harvey Alvarenga – 50y Butterfly (37.13)
- Noah Byrd – 25y Butterfly (21.43)
- Enrique Jusino – 25y Freestyle Level One (26.27)
💙 Thank You, Racers Community!
An achievement of this magnitude takes an entire village. The Raleigh Racers coaching staff extends a massive thank you to our phenomenal parents, family members, and volunteers who cheered until they lost their voices, managed the deck logistics, and supported these athletes every single day of the season.
To our athletes: You worked hard, trusted the process, and swam like champions. You are all heroes in the pool!