A long time coming: Big Island Swim Meet finally returns to KCAC

More than 200 age-group athletes competed in Saturday’s Big Island Swim Meet held at the Kona Community Aquatic Center. (Photos by Rani Henderson / Hawaii Sport Events/Special to West Hawaii Today)

Women compete in the 200-yard IM. (Rani Henderson / Hawaii Sport Events/Special to West Hawaii Today)

Younger athletes race hard in the 8 and under 25-yard Fly.

The bleachers were packed and the parking lot full at the Kona Community Aquatic Center (KCAC) as more than 200 age-group athletes ranging from ages 6 to 18 from across the island competed in Saturday’s Big Island Swim Meet.