'Wacky Races,' silent auction raise money for Columbia Swim Club

April 20, 2012 | 11:12 p.m. CDT

Swimmers competed in 14 different "Wacky Races" on Friday evening as part of a fundraiser for the Columbia Swim Club. The event, which also featured a silent auction, was held at the Hickman High School pool.

Grant "Super Mike Flanagan" Whitaker, 9, competes in the "Superhero" race during Friday evening's Wacky Races at Hickman High School. Whitaker said he chose his superhero name after Mike Flanagan, the head coach of the Columbia Wrestling Club. | Andrew Mitchell

A few girls watch as children compete during the Diva Race portion of the Wacky Races held Friday evening at Hickman High School. The races were an effort to raise money to support the Columbia Swim Club. | Andrew Mitchell

Grant "Super Mike Flanagan" Whitaker, 9, is chased by Wyatt "Mr. Strong" Logan, 8, outside of the Hickman High School pool, where the Wacky Races were held Friday evening. The races were a fundraiser for the Columbia Swim Club. | Andrew Mitchell

A tiara rests upon a paddle board Friday evening during the "Wacky Races" held Friday evening at the Hickman High School. During the "Diva Race" swimmers wore tutus and tiaras while swimming with paddle boards. | Andrew Mitchell

Swimmers line up to get pizza during the "Wacky Races" held Friday evening at Hickman High School. The event included 14 races, as well as a silent auction. It was a fundraiser for the Columbia Swim Club. | Andrew Mitchell