J.P. Taravella High School swimmer Cole Youngblood won the 50-yard freestyle at the state swimming championships for the second straight year. Youngblood, who has autism and competes in the disability swimming division, also finished second in the 100-yard freestyle.
Youngblood won the 50 last year in 30.89 seconds. This year he touched the wall in 28.71 seconds, breaking his own record and setting a new personal best. He also posted a personal best in the 100-yard freestyle, where he finished as the runner-up.
The results add to a strong showing for Broward County athletes at the state meet. Youngblood’s back-to-back titles give local families and classmates a standout performance to follow as the swimming season wraps up.
