Photos: Check out action from 2025 Cornhusker State Games
In the 41st Cornhusker State Games, more than 7,000 participants competed in 73 sports. The games, which took place at more than 70 venues across Nebraska, ran from July 10-20.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Benjamin Turner, right, competes in the the Cornhusker State Games Mountain Biking competition at Branched Oak Lake on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Raymond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carter Vansickle competes during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.
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.
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.
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.
Spectators watch bikers compete during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.
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.
Kyleigh Snell competes during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.
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.
Jayden Beckmann competes during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.
Spectators watch bikers compete during the Cornhusker State Games BMX Racing Competition on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Star City BMX in Lincoln.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rhaelynn Hayes competes in the mixed 4x100 meter family relay during Cornhusker State Game at Beechner Field on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.
Divers warmup ahead of the Cornhusker State Games diving competition at Woods Park Pool on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.
Divers warmup ahead of the Cornhusker State Games diving competition at Woods Park Pool on Saturday in Lincoln.
Rhaelynn Hayes competes in the mixed 4x100 meter family relay during Cornhusker State Games at Beechner Field on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.
Divers warmup ahead of the Cornhusker State Games diving competition at Woods Park Pool on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.
Divers warmup ahead of the Cornhusker State Games diving competition at Woods Park Pool on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lincoln.
Sandy Maryott of Blair competes in the Masters Mixed Javelin Throw during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday at Beechner Athletic Complex in Lincoln.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BMX bikes rest outside the competition room during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Nowear BMX Compound in Lincoln.
Skylar Manstedt competes in the youth mixed shot put event during the Cornhusker State Games on July 12, 2025, at Beechner Athletic Complex.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlantic rower Taryn Smith returns to the Cornhusker State Games as this year's Opening Night torchlighter. The free ceremony begins Thursday outside Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska Wesleyan alum Taryn Smith, the first American woman to race solo in the World's Toughest Row — 3,000 miles across the Atlantic — kicked off the games Thursday night.
