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'It all started here': Atlantic Ocean record-setting Wesleyan alum opens Cornhusker State Games

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Taryn Smith lights the cauldron during the opening ceremony for the 42nd Cornhusker State Games on Thursday outside Pinnacle Bank Arena.

42nd Cornhusker State Games Kickoff

Air Force veteran Jimmy Weber performs the national anthem during the opening ceremony for the 42nd Cornhusker State Games on Thursday outside Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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After rowing more than 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, Taryn Smith had no problem running along the Haymarket Pedestrian Bridge to the area just outside of Pinnacle Bank Arena. 

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Taryn Smith carries the torch across the Pinnacle Bank Arena pedestrian bridge to light the cauldron during the opening ceremony for the 42nd Cornhusker State Games on Thursday. Smith became the first solo American woman to complete the World's Toughest Row in January.  

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Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games

John Apker, left, and Josh Armstrong, right, get acclimated to the water while charting out the 5K course during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Layla Ramsey, left, rounds a corner followed closely by Jeremy Ramsey as they compete in the Cornhusker State Games Mountain Biking competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Swimmers compete in the 5K swim during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

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Levi Sherman, far right, and Spencer Robinson ride through open prairie while competing in the Cornhusker State Games Mountain Biking competition near  Branched Oak Lake on Saturday in Raymond. For more photos from the Cornhusker State Games, see Page B6.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Christina Norris runs back to shore after completing the 1 Mile swim during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Kayakers, who act as safety staff to swimmers, head out on to the water as swimmers prepare to start the 10K event during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Jackson Hicks rides through open prairie as he competes in the Male 13-15 division of the Cornhusker State Games Mountain Biking competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Swimmers compete in the 5K swim during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Christina Norris swims to the finish line in the 1 Mile swim competition during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Alex Rusanowsky acclimates to the lake water before competing in the 10K swim during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

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Benjamin Turner, right, competes in the the Cornhusker State Games Mountain Biking competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

John Pham, left, exits the water after completing the 1 Mile swim during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Kent Rehfeldt breaches the surface of the water as he comes up for a breath during the Cornhusker State Games Open Water Swimming competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

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Randy Kinney rides though a wooded area while competing in the Cornhusker State Games Mountain Biking competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.

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August Eichmeier, left, Lydia Sawyer and Leighton Johnson compete during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Carter Vansickle competes during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

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Dex Eich, left, and Lydia Sawyer bike through the course between events during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Aiden Love bikes through the course between events during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Dex Eich bikes through the course between events during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

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Spectators watch bikers compete during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Cohen Wilken, center, and competitors begin the race as the starting gate drops during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Kyleigh Snell competes during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Kian Sonthana, center, bikes the course between events during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Jayden Beckmann competes during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Spectators watch bikers compete during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Jayce McCormick of Omaha, first left arm wrestles against Maximus Hodgson of San Tan Valley, AZ, first right, during the Cornhusker State Games arm wrestling competition at Big 10 Sports Bar on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Zander Baker of Wilber, first left, battles against Justin Kouba "The arm wrestling Juggalo" during the Cornhusker State Games arm wrestling competition at Big 10 Sports Bar on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Zander Baker of Wilber, first left, battles against Justin Kouba "The arm wrestling Juggalo" during the Cornhusker State Games arm wrestling competition at Big 10 Sports Bar on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Jermey Ellis, left, arm wrestle against Riley Werner during the Cornhusker State Games arm wrestling competition at Big 10 Sports Bar on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Drew Kimminau, right, arm wrestles ESPN Sportscaster David Lloyd as part of a promo for “50 States in 50 Days,” during the Cornhusker State Games arm wrestling competition at Big 10 Sports Bar on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

ESPN Sportscaster David Lloyd arm wrestles Drew Kimminau, from left, as part of a promo for “50 States in 50 Days,” during the Cornhusker State Games arm wrestling competition at Big 10 Sports Bar on Saturday in Lincoln. The segment on the games will air on Tuesday at 6 a.m.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Beau Edgar, center, referees a competition during the Cornhusker State Games arm wrestling competition at Big 10 Sports Bar on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Rhaelynn Hayes competes in the mixed 4x100 meter family relay during Cornhusker State Game at Beechner Field on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Divers warmup ahead of the Cornhusker State Games diving competition at Woods Park Pool on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Divers warmup ahead of the Cornhusker State Games diving competition at Woods Park Pool on Saturday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Rhaelynn Hayes competes in the mixed 4x100 meter family relay during Cornhusker State Games at Beechner Field on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Divers warmup ahead of the Cornhusker State Games diving competition at Woods Park Pool on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Divers warmup ahead of the Cornhusker State Games diving competition at Woods Park Pool on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

Sandy Maryott of Blair competes in the Masters Mixed Javelin Throw during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday at Beechner Athletic Complex in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

Matthew Scully, 8, competes in the Youth Mixed Long Jump event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Beechner Athletic Complex in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Khyrie Burks, 4, competes in the Youth Mixed Long Jump event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday at Beechner Athletic Complex in Lincoln. On Tuesday, ESPN will air "SportsCenter" from the State Games, which include 70-plus events across Nebraska for all ages.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star file photo

Spectators watch Caroline Prenger compete in the Girls Freestyle BMX event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

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Maya Droescher competes in the Girls Freestyle BMX event as spectators cheer behind her during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

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Spectators react to Colin Scheppers’ run in the Intermediate Freestyle BMX event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

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Aniyah Anderson, 2, gives her mother, Danielle Anderson, a high five after competing in the Youth Mixed Long Jump event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Beechner Athletic Complex in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Khyrie Burks, 4, competes in the Youth Mixed Long Jump event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Beechner Athletic Complex in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Danielle Anderson, left, helps Aniyah Anderson put on her medal from the Youth Mixed Long Jump event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Beechner Athletic Complex in Lincoln.

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BMX bikes rest outside the competition room during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

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Skylar Manstedt competes in the youth mixed shot put event during the Cornhusker State Games on July 12, 2025, at Beechner Athletic Complex.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

Jaxon Minzel high-fives a supporter after completing his second run in the ntermediate Freestyle BMX event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Supporters react as Tristan Prenger ompetes in the Intermediate Freestyle BMX event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

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Spectators watch Curtis Thompson compete in the Intermediate Freestyle BMX event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

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Colin Scheppers competes in the Intermediate Freestyle BMX event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

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Logan Pruitt competes in the Intermediate Freestyle BMX event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Spectators react as Logan Pruitt competes in the Intermediate Freestyle BMX event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON,Journal Star

Huskers Volleyball player Rebekah Allick carries the torch alongside her teammates during the opening ceremony of the 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

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Dani Busboom Kelly receives the torch from Rebekah Allick during the opening ceremony of the 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

Dani Busboom Kelly is silhouetted against the lit basin during the opening ceremony of the 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

Husker Volleyball player Rebekah Allick carries the torch alongside her teammates during the opening ceremony of the 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games on Thursday outside Pinnacle Bank Arena.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

Event workers crowd around the extinguished torch following the opening ceremony of the 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

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Reach the writer at 402-473-7248 or sbovaird@journalstar.com. On X @susie-bovaird

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Taryn Smith carries the torch across the Pinnacle Bank Arena pedestrian bridge to light the cauldron during the opening ceremony for the 42nd Cornhusker State Games on Thursday. Smith became the first solo American woman to complete the World's Toughest Row in January.  

Taryn Smith lights the cauldron during the opening ceremony for the 42nd Cornhusker State Games on Thursday outside Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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