Results: NYO 2025

NYO 2025

Tune in to the RIVR this week as we bring you the energy from the 2025 Native Youth Olympics! The RIVR will have special news coverage Thursday through Saturday that includes daily recaps and social media commentary. Join us for Alaska’s Native Voice and hear from athletes, coaches and more voices from the NYO games.

Day 001:

The 2025 Senior Native Youth Olympics kicked off today, April 24, at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage with a powerful mix of competition and culture. Here’s a recap of Day 1:

The Toe Kick event made its long-awaited return after a decade-long hiatus. Athletes showed off their agility and precision with impressive results:

  • Girls’ Gold: Abigal Semaken, Salamatof, 62″ 1m/60
  • Boys’ Gold: Rafael Hernandez, Unalaska, 80″, 2m

Next came the Wrist Carry, a true test of strength, endurance, and mental resilience. In this event, athletes are carried across the floor suspended by just one wrist.

  • Girls’ Gold: Eulalia Roman from Mat-Su with 322 feet, 6.5 inches
  • Boys’ Gold: Decklan Nettleton, Unalaska, 444′ 7″

The day wrapped up with the Alaskan High Kick, where athletes kicked high for new heights.

  • The Girls’ Gold went to Caelyn Carter of Mat-Su, who soared to 74 inches
  • In the Boys’ Gold event, Matthew Chagluak of thrilled the crowd by connecting at 92 inches—just one inch shy of the all-time record. Officials raised the mark to 93 inches, but he came up just short.

The Native Youth Olympics continues Friday with four exciting events: the Scissor Broad Jump (which saw a record broken last year), along with the Eskimo Stick Pull, One-Hand Reach and Two-Foot High Kick.

Day 002:

The 2025 Senior Native Youth Olympics continued today, April 25, at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, bringing even more energy, resilience, and cultural pride. Here’s a recap of Day 2:

The competition began with the Scissor Broad Jump, where athletes leapt for distance with a powerful combination of balance, coordination, and strength:

  • Girls’ Gold: CC Carter, Mat-Su A, 28′ 9″
  • Boys’ Gold: Kolby Clark-Pruitt, Mt. Edgecumbe (MEHS), 37′ 7 1/4″

Next came the Inuit/Eskimo Stick Pull, a traditional test of grip strength and strategy. Athletes dug in with fierce focus and determination:

  • Girls’ Gold: Qmia Ta’ala, Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA)
  • Boys’ Gold: Donovan Stephan-Standifer, Mt. Edgecumbe (MEHS)

The day continued with two of the most thrilling events—the One-Hand Reach and the Two-Foot High Kick—where athletes showcased incredible vertical skill, balance, and explosive power.

In the One-Hand Reach:

  • Girls’ Gold: Chloe Wassillie, Lower Kuskokwim (LKSD), 60″ (1 miss)
  • Boys’ Gold: Anatoly Fomin, Unalaska, 70″ (2 misses) — New State NYO Record

The day wrapped up with the Two-Foot High Kick:

  • Girls’ Gold: Daisy Vanblarcom, Mat-Su A, 78″ (4 misses)
  • Boys’ Gold: Quentin O’Domin, Anchorage A, 98″ (1 miss)

The Senior Native Youth Olympics concludes Saturday with six more events, including the Seal Hop, Indian Stick Pull, and the highly anticipated Kneel Jump finals.

Day 003:

The final day of the 2025 Senior Native Youth Olympics wrapped up today, April 26, at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, with incredible displays of athleticism, heart, and tradition. Here’s a recap of Day 3:

The competition kicked off with the Kneel Jump, a true test of explosive power from a seated position:

  • Girls’ Gold: Summer Walls, Sand Point, 51 1/4″
  • Boys’ Gold: James Brink, Lower Kuskokwim (LKSD), 64 1/4″

Next came the Dene/Indian Stick Pull, a traditional game of strength, grip, and quick reflexes:

  • Girls’ Gold: Ricki Reilly, Eyak
  • Boys’ Gold: Jamie Mosquito, Port Graham (Paluwik Arllut)

The excitement continued with the One-Foot High Kick, where athletes aimed for new heights in balance and power:

  • Girls’ Gold: Daisy Vanblarcom, Mat-Su A, 87″ (0 misses)
  • Boys’ Gold: Quentin O’Domin, Anchorage A, 112″ (2 misses)

The day wrapped up with the endurance-driven Seal Hop, one of the most physically demanding events of NYO:

  • Girls’ Gold: Alora Wassily, Dillingham, 107′ 1 1/2″
  • Boys’ Gold: Anakin Wassillie, Lower Kuskokwim (LKSD), 123′ 1/2″

The 2025 Senior Native Youth Olympics have come to a close, leaving behind a legacy of determination, sportsmanship, and cultural pride that will inspire future generations.

A huge thank you to the coaches, volunteers, families, and Cook Inlet Tribal Council who made the 2025 Senior Native Youth Olympics possible. Your dedication continues to lift up future leaders and celebrate the strength of our cultures!