FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Competing in a field that included Division I and II programs, the Central College triathlon squad was third amongst Division III programs Sunday at the USA Triathlon West Regional Championships.
The regional hosted by Texas Christian University at Marine Creek Park, featured two waves with competitors from all NCAA divisions, each competing in a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run.
North Central College was the top team in Division III with 239 points. Central accumulated 98. North Central's Whitney Estabrook was the fastest Division III athlete in 1 hour, 10 minutes and 20 seconds. Kelly Wetteland from the University of Arizona was the fastest overall athlete in 1:03.06.
First across the line for Central was
Josie Delaney (senior, Hiawatha, Kan.) in 85th place (1:17.15).
Olivia Ritter (freshman, Burlington, West Burlington HS) also broke in the top 100 with a 95th place finish (1:22.59)
Estella Allen (junior, Newton) and
Abbey Bence (senior, Burlington, West Burlington HS) finished back-to-back in 101st (1:25.13) and 102nd (1:25.24), respectively.
Aubrey Peterson (sophomore, Coon Valley, Wis.) and
Georgia Havlicek (senior, Solon) also completed the race nearly together in 109th (1:27.36) and 110th (1:27.55)
The USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships are next up for Central. The Dutch are headed to Tempe, Arizona once gain for the championship meet.
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RESULTS
- Josie Delaney, 1 hour, 17 minutes, 15 seconds
95.
Olivia Ritter, 1:22.59
101.
Estella Allen, 1:25.13
102.
Abbey Bence, 1:25.24
109.
Aubrey Peterson, 1:27.36
110.
Georgia Havlicek, 1:27.55
