Team Oahu swept the top spot at Hawaii's 2026 junior lifeguard state championships, a win for the islands' youth ocean-safety programs.

• Oahu took first with 318 points, well ahead of Kauai, Hawaii County, and Maui.
• The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department ran the event at Ala Moana Beach Park over the weekend.
• Young competitors faced both land and ocean tests of swimming, paddling, running, and beach awareness.
• Events included a 1,000-meter run, a 200-meter swim, and an "Iron Guard" mixing running, swimming, and paddling.

Outlook: The programs continue building ocean skills and discipline in Hawaii's youth ahead of next year's competition.