Gatlinburg-Pittman Swimming

Gatlinburg-Pittman Swim Team

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Kuba Shaw made history today as the first swimmer to from GPHS to go D1. Thank you to everyone from TNAQ and to @DidenkoPaul for showing up to support this young man.

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💙💛CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Ogle’s freshman student Addie Smith for her HOSA Top Five Placement in PT!

[AJ Bennett @AJBennettGP]

This is our town! Our city officials and police department are 1st class. We take care of our own. State champs! Also, a huge thanks to Sheriff Hodges for getting the team to Gatlinburg.

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💙💛Honoring our 2024-25 ALL-STATE athletes! Go G-P!!!

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Kuba was recognized today for being an All-State Swimmer last year. The press release came today, he has been named an All-State Swimmer for the 200y and 500y freestyle for 2026.

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If you are wondering what to do today, stop by GPHS at 2:30 to honor our winter sport seniors, All-State athletes from last year, and Kuba Shaw for his state win! Then stay to watch G-P take on Claiborne County.
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📣HIGHLANDER NATION: Due to travel issues with the other team, the times of Saturday’s game have changed. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Yes, Sir!!!!! Kuba Shaw finishes his Senior Swim Season as a State Champ! 4:23.81 in the 500y freestyle.
@SmokySportsTN

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The Gatlinburg-Pittman Swim Team would like to take a moment to thank our sponsors. With your help, we were able to purchase a new starter system to run meets, new swim caps for the team, and special caps for the STATE TEAM. @GPHSHighlanders @GPHSSports

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Kuba Shaw just swam his last heat as a Highlander. He left it all in the pool tonight! He completed the 500y freestyle in 4:23.81 and earn a 1st place finish. 🥇We are so proud of this young man. @GPHSHighlanders @GPHSSports @themtnpress

[AJ Bennett @AJBennettGP]

KUBA!!!!!!!!! A state champion! What a moment for our school! You talk about a young man who deserves a moment. Last night, I told my son about his practice regiment ever since I have been his principal in 7th grade. Young people, hard work pays off. The best is yet to come!

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Just in case you missed it. Kuba with a 1st place finish!!!! @GPHSHighlanders @GPHSSports

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Kuba is up next.

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Alexis Schmidt from Sevier County High School placed 3rd in the 100y Freestyle. @SCHSSmokyBears @themtnpress @SmokySportsTN

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Day ✌️ Finals starts in an hour!
⏰ Around 6:20, Kuba swims 500y freestyle.
🏊🏻‍♂️ He will be in lane 5. This should be the left 2 screens on the livestream. @GPHSHighlanders @GPHSSports

[AJ Bennett @AJBennettGP]

Congrats to Coach Jessie and the Highlanders on beating Alcoa for the 4th time this year and winning the region! We aren’t done!

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Candid shot of Karol counting for Kuba. 🙂 @GPHSHighlanders @GPHSSports

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Kuba finished 1st in his heat and 2nd overall. We will be back at 6p CT for finals. @GPHSHighlanders @GPHSSports

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Can we talk about this time drop in the 500y freestyle for Karol?!?!😮@GPHSHighlanders @GPHSSports

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Karol finishes 1st in his heat!!!!! @GPHSHighlanders @GPHSSports