BERKELEY, Calif. – In their final chance to compete prior to November's National Championship, ASU's newest varsity team had their best finish to date, sweeping the podium while all four Sun Devils finished in the top five. The impressive feat qualified the Sun Devils for the National Championship now three times over.
"I'm incredibly proud of this team," said head coach Cliff English. "In our first season of competition, to have two team wins and one second place finish in three races is incredible. Now it's time to work towards our first ever NCAA national championships in New Orleans on Nov. 5."
Charlotte Ahrens crossed the finish line first with a time of 1:06.32.5 while Katie Gorczyca and Amy Darlington were just behind in second and third, respectively, just 33 seconds apart. Delaney Bucker posted her second top five finish of 2016 for the Devils.
"[Our team] is representing themselves, ASU, and the sport with great character and integrity," English noted.
ASU's strong showing throughout their first regular season will fuel their momentum heading into the Nov. 5 National Championship in New Orleans.
Top 5
1st – Charlotte Ahrens (1:06:32.5)
2nd – Katie Gorczyca (1:07:05.0)
3rd – Amy Darlington (1:07:38.6)
4th – Anna Belk – Cal club triathlon (1:08:12.8)
5th – Delaney Bucker (1:10:18.4)
"I'm incredibly proud of this team," said head coach Cliff English. "In our first season of competition, to have two team wins and one second place finish in three races is incredible. Now it's time to work towards our first ever NCAA national championships in New Orleans on Nov. 5."
Charlotte Ahrens crossed the finish line first with a time of 1:06.32.5 while Katie Gorczyca and Amy Darlington were just behind in second and third, respectively, just 33 seconds apart. Delaney Bucker posted her second top five finish of 2016 for the Devils.
"[Our team] is representing themselves, ASU, and the sport with great character and integrity," English noted.
ASU's strong showing throughout their first regular season will fuel their momentum heading into the Nov. 5 National Championship in New Orleans.
Top 5
1st – Charlotte Ahrens (1:06:32.5)
2nd – Katie Gorczyca (1:07:05.0)
3rd – Amy Darlington (1:07:38.6)
4th – Anna Belk – Cal club triathlon (1:08:12.8)
5th – Delaney Bucker (1:10:18.4)