<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.central.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Central College Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/rss.aspx?path=triathlon</link><description>Latest news items for Central College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.central.edu/rss?path=triathlon" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Dutch place two on Scholar All-American triathlon list</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2026/2/3/womens-triathlon-dutch-place-two-on-scholar-all-american-triathlon-list.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2026/2/3/womens-triathlon-dutch-place-two-on-scholar-all-american-triathlon-list.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Katelyn Freeman running around a corner with her hands up cheering" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/17/Freeman_3_-_Nationals_-_Fernandez_OJTbW.jpg" /><br /><br />PELLA— Two seniors on the Central College triathlon team were awarded Scholar All-American accolades by the Collegiate Triathlon Coaches Association Tuesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/17/Freeman_3_-_Nationals_-_Fernandez_OJTbW.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/17/Freeman_3_-_Nationals_-_Fernandez_OJTbW.jpg"><media:title>Katelyn Freeman running around a corner with her hands up cheering</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/17/Freeman_3_-_Nationals_-_Fernandez_OJTbW.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2026 16:19:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8055</s:story_id></item><item><title>Dutch women's triathlon team earns back-to-back national podium finish</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/11/10/womens-triathlon-dutch-womens-triathlon-team-earns-back-to-back-national-podium-finish.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/11/10/womens-triathlon-dutch-womens-triathlon-team-earns-back-to-back-national-podium-finish.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Central team in third place at triathlon nationals" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/10/Dutch_team_3rdplace_tri25.jpg" /><br /><br />TEMPE, ARIZ. — The Central College women's triathlon team put the final exclamation mark on a sensational season by earning their second consecutive trip to the national podium. The Dutch secured a stellar third place in the Division III standings at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships on Saturday, November 8.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/Dutch_team_3rdplace_tri25.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/Dutch_team_3rdplace_tri25.jpg"><media:title>Central team in third place at triathlon nationals</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/Dutch_team_3rdplace_tri25.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:11:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7925</s:story_id></item><item><title>Dutch third at national triathlon championships</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/11/9/womens-triathlon-dutch-third-at-national-triathlon-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/11/9/womens-triathlon-dutch-third-at-national-triathlon-championships.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Luci Laidlaw running" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Laidlaw_3_vKJUd.jpg" /><br /><br />TEMPE, ARIZ. — For the second straight year, the Central College women's triathlon team finished third amongst Division III programs at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships Saturday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Laidlaw_3_vKJUd.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Laidlaw_3_vKJUd.jpg"><media:title>Luci Laidlaw running</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Laidlaw_3_vKJUd.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 20:23:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7924</s:story_id></item><item><title>Central’s Laidlaw and Koritz tabbed for triathlon all-region</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/10/29/womens-triathlon-centrals-laidlaw-and-koritz-tabbed-for-triathlon-all-region.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/10/29/womens-triathlon-centrals-laidlaw-and-koritz-tabbed-for-triathlon-all-region.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Adeline Koritz running" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Koritz_3_xsf0G.jpg" /><br /><br />PELLA — A pair of Central College triathletes earned Division III All-West Region selection from the Collegiate Triathlon Coaches Association based on their finish at last weekend's regional qualifier.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Koritz_3_xsf0G.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Koritz_3_xsf0G.jpg"><media:title>Adeline Koritz running</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Koritz_3_xsf0G.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:22:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7895</s:story_id></item><item><title>Dutch triathlon team finishes strong with second place at West Regional Qualifier</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/10/26/womens-triathlon-dutch-triathlon-team-finishes-strong-with-second-place-at-west-regional-qualifier.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/10/26/womens-triathlon-dutch-triathlon-team-finishes-strong-with-second-place-at-west-regional-qualifier.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Luci Laidlaw on bike" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Laidlaw_2_tuZMY.jpg" /><br /><br />FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The Central College women's triathlon team capped off its regional qualifying season with a powerful performance, securing second place in the Division III standings at the USA Triathlon Women's Collegiate West Regional Championship Sunday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Laidlaw_2_tuZMY.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Laidlaw_2_tuZMY.jpg"><media:title>Luci Laidlaw on bike</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Laidlaw_2_tuZMY.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7889</s:story_id></item><item><title>Central triathlon team excels in loaded competition</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/10/4/womens-triathlon-central-triathlon-team-excels-in-loaded-competition.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/10/4/womens-triathlon-central-triathlon-team-excels-in-loaded-competition.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Adeline Koritz coming around corner on bike" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Koritz_1_widNv.jpg" /><br /><br />CLINTON, ILL. — Fresh from a weekend off, the Central Collegewomen's triathlon team was back in full force, taking on a stacked lineup of Division I, II, and III athletes at the Prairie State Cup in DeWitt, Illinois.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Koritz_1_widNv.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Koritz_1_widNv.jpg"><media:title>Adeline Koritz coming around corner on bike</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/26/Koritz_1_widNv.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Oct 2025 16:25:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7837</s:story_id></item><item><title>Dutch triathlon squad completes weekend adventure out east</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/9/20/womens-triathlon-dutch-triathlon-squad-completes-weekend-aventure-out-east.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/9/20/womens-triathlon-dutch-triathlon-squad-completes-weekend-aventure-out-east.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Luci Laidlaw runs to triathlon finish line" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/20/Laidlaw_3_tri25.jpg" /><br /><br />The Central Dutch women's triathlon team officially started their season with a fully packed, quick three-day trip to Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/20/Laidlaw_3_tri25.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/20/Laidlaw_3_tri25.jpg"><media:title>Luci Laidlaw runs to triathlon finish line</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/20/Laidlaw_3_tri25.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:01:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7800</s:story_id></item><item><title>Central triathlon squad strong in season opener</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/8/30/womens-triathlon-central-triathlon-squad-strong-in-season-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/8/30/womens-triathlon-central-triathlon-squad-strong-in-season-opener.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Adeline Koritz temporary headshot" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/8/30/03692_20250830_Central_College_Triathlon_Coe_dual.jpg" /><br /><br />PELLA — In its first triathlon of the season, Central College rolled to a 50-11 dual victory over Coe College Saturday morning]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/30/03692_20250830_Central_College_Triathlon_Coe_dual.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/30/03692_20250830_Central_College_Triathlon_Coe_dual.jpg"><media:title>Adeline Koritz temporary headshot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/8/30/03692_20250830_Central_College_Triathlon_Coe_dual.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:58:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7746</s:story_id></item><item><title>Triathlon team completes non-traditional meet</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/2/2/womens-triathlon-triathlon-team-completes-non-traditional-meet.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/2/2/womens-triathlon-triathlon-team-completes-non-traditional-meet.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Luci Laidlaw runs up the hill" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Laidlaw_4_WRQ_Drury_tri24.jpg" /><br /><br />IOWA CITY— In its only action of the second semester, the Central College triathlon sent seven entries to the Tri-owa Indoor Triathlon hosted by the University of Iowa Sunday morning.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Laidlaw_4_WRQ_Drury_tri24.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Laidlaw_4_WRQ_Drury_tri24.jpg"><media:title>Luci Laidlaw runs up the hill</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Laidlaw_4_WRQ_Drury_tri24.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 2 Feb 2025 20:58:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7397</s:story_id></item><item><title>Central featured prominently on triathlon Scholar All-American list</title><link>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/1/22/womens-triathlon-central-featured-prominently-on-triathlon-scholar-all-american-list.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.central.edu/news/2025/1/22/womens-triathlon-central-featured-prominently-on-triathlon-scholar-all-american-list.aspx</guid><category>Women's Triathlon</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Grace Benson crosses the finish line" src="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Benson_1_WRQ_Drury_J0SXo.jpg" /><br /><br />PELLA—  The Collegiate Triathlon Coaches Association released its Scholar All-American teams Wednesday and six members of the Central College triathlon team were cited.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Benson_1_WRQ_Drury_J0SXo.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Benson_1_WRQ_Drury_J0SXo.jpg"><media:title>Grace Benson crosses the finish line</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.central.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/11/5/Benson_1_WRQ_Drury_J0SXo.jpg" length="1" 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