Rhinelander sophomore Dean Gillingham performs the breaststroke portion of the 200-yard individual medley during the WIAA Division 2 state boys’ swimming and diving championships Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Waukesha. Gillingham finished seventh in the IM and third in the 100-yard breaststroke as the Hodags finished eighth at state. (Dave Radcliffe/Waukesha Freeman)
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