CIF state swimming: Foothill star breaks national record; Valley Christian junior has big day
Briefly

Yury Kuzmenko from Valley Christian and Luka Mijatovic from Foothill showcased exceptional talent at the 2025 CIF Swimming and Diving championships held at Clovis West High School. Kuzmenko, a junior, won the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events and contributed to a relay victory, while setting a state record in the 50 freestyle. Mijatovic, a sophomore, achieved a national record in the 500 freestyle and also set a state meet record in the 200 freestyle, reflecting a bright future ahead. Other notable performances included Songrui Wu's double win in boys events and Stella Canoles' success for the girls.
Yury Kuzmenko and Luka Mijatovic achieved record-setting performances at the 2025 CIF Swimming and Diving championships, highlighting the talent at Clovis West High School.
Mijatovic, with an impressive 4:11.91 in the 500 free, shattered a national record, while Kuzmenko anchored a relay team and won both the 50 and 100 free.
Foothill's coach praised Luka Mijatovic for his team spirit and bright future, noting his remarkable achievements in both the 200 and 500 freestyle events.
Kuzmenko expressed joy over his recent time improvements, noting his break below 19 seconds in the 50 free, along with his commitment to Princeton.
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