Springfield, MO. - The Arizona Triathlon team completed their NCAA West National Qualifier triathlon tied with Arizona State for the top spot with 614 points. ASU was awarded first place via tiebreaker determined by the place of the sixth finisher for both teams.
Arizona junior Kelly Wetteland led five Wildcats finishing in the top 15, crossing the finish line in second place overall. Margareta Vrablova (fifth), Molly Lakustiak (sixth), Ellison Wolfe (eighth) and Sara Crociani (15th) rounded out the scoring for Arizona while Laura Holansky (17th), Mia Wentzy (21st) and Anika Visser (24th) all finished in the Top 25.
This podium spot also secured the Wildcats a place in the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship, as the top three team are awarded spots to compete in a month on the collegiate national level. Joining ASU and U of A in advancing Arizona State University and No.4 University of Denver.
Team Results
- Arizona State University- 614 Points
- University of Arizona- 614 Points
- University of Denver- 595 Points
- University of South Dakota- 529 Points
- Drury University- 478 Points
- Colorado Mesa University- 450 Points
- Black Hills State University- 441 Points
- North Central College- 433 Points
- Cal Poly Humboldt- 418 Points
- University of Indianapolis- 315 Points
- Central College- 314 Points
- Calvin University- 304 Points
- Willamette University-292 Points
- Millikin University- 241 Points
- Northern Kentucky University- 113 Points
- Concordia University- 46 Points
Individual Results
- Kelly Wetteland- 1:02:37 (207 Points)
- Margareta Vrablova- 1:03:09 (202 Points)
- Molly Lakustiak- 1:03:16 (206 Points)
- Ellison Wolfe - 1:03:56 (204 Points)
- Sara Crociani- 1:04:43 (201 Points)
- Laura Holanszky- 1:04:58 (205 Points)
- Mia Wentzy- 1:05:18 (203 Points)
- Anika Visser- 1:07:24 (238 Points)
Next Up
Coach
Wes Johnson travels next weekend with six athletes to compete in the World Championship. Next month, the Wildcats will compete for a national championship at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship in Clermont, Fla. on Nov. 9.
