Arizona Secures No.2 Spot on Preseason Poll

Tucson, ARIZ. - The Collegiate Triathlon Coaches Association (CTCA) announced the 2024 Coaches Preseason Poll, and Arizona secured the No.2 position on the list entering their second season of competition.

Top 10 Rankings

Arizona State University
University of Arizona
Queens University of Charlotte
Denver University
Texas Christian University
University of San Francisco
University of South Dakota
East Tennessee State University
Duquesne University
US Naval Academy

Last year, the Wildcats completed their competitive season in fifth place at the Collegiate Triathlon National Championship. The Cats completed the competition led by Laura Holánszky, Lydia Russell, and Dana Prikrylová inside the top 20 and Kelly Lyn Wetteland and Molly Lakustiak in the top 50.

This season also brings to Arizona one of the top ranked recruiting classes with freshmen from all around the world. These new additions to the Wildcat family are Sara Crociani, Ruth Pardy, Anika Visser, Margareta Vrablova, Mia Wentzy, and Ellison Wolfe.

Arizona will begin their journey through the new season this Saturday, August 31 at the Southern Hills Collegiate Cup in Hot Springs, S.D.

Players Mentioned

Sara Crociani

Ruth Pardy

Lydia Russell

Anika Visser

Margareta Vrablova

Mia Wentzy

Kelly Lyn Wetteland

Ellison Wolfe

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