ICYMI: We won national championship #?4? today ??
— Sun Devil Triathlon (@sundeviltri) November 17, 2019
Get a recap of what went down: https://t.co/rKpUgFGcvH
GETTING TO KNOW KYLA...
One word to describe your feeling when you were put on the ASU uniform for the first time: Proud.
Where is your favorite place to run in Phoenix? Reach 11 trails in Scottsdale.
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport) ...what are you going to? NBA Finals 2019.
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box? Truth Hurts – Lizzo.
What did you like best about your hometown? That we have 4 seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter).
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Lilo and Stitch.
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced? Nope. Last danced probably 10 minutes ago by myself.
What is one of your favorite quotes? A moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory.
What is your favorite form of exercise? Walks with family.
Favorite hiking spot? Sedona/ Manitoba/Ontario Trail.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My parents. They often times will bike with me, ride beside me while I run, or canoe beside me when I swim.
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? Cut my sisters hair off when we played hairdresser.
What story does your family always tell about you? Feeding a donkey a carrot and nearly getting my hand eaten off when I was a child.
What is your favorite TV show and why? New Girl – Funniest show (I have watched it 3 times through).
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: I have an extra bone in my right foot.
What is your favorite road trip destination? Arizona to Winnipeg with stops in Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Black Hills and many other cool places.
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Pineapple of course!
Most underrated coach you have been around... Gary Pallett or Kelly Guest.
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school…Time goes by very fast so make sure to do what you feel like doing and it doesn’t matter what others think.
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at...Either 7pm or 1am… no in between.
Last book I read: Clara Hughes – Open Heart, Open Mind.
Last movie I saw: Frozen 2.
What was the first concert you ever attended? Justin Bieber.
My favorite month...October.
What is your favorite holiday and why? Halloween – Love dressing up!
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Hardworking, Kind, Empathetic
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? American Ninja Warrior – I think I could master all the obstacles.
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? Spotify.
What is your best childhood memory? Time at the cabin with my grandparents.
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? My first purchase would be to give some money to those in need.
What is your favorite sport to watch? NHL Hockey.
What is your favorite food? Tacos.
What is your favorite restaurant? Stella’s – Local Winnipeg Restaurant.
What do you miss the most about being a kid? Recess at school.
2019-20 (Junior):
- Finished in first place at the Central Regional Qualifier (9/1)
- Again took first place at the West Regional Qualifier in Belle Fourche, S.D. (9/15)
- Won her first-ever individual title at the National Championship, finishing in first place (11/16)
- CTCA Scholar All-American
2018-19 (Sophomore):
- Finished fifth among women (14th overall) at the 9/11 Heroes Run in Tempe (Sept. 1)
- Finished fifth at the West Regional Qualifier (Sept. 23) in Longmont, CO as the Sun Devils qualified for nationals in their first opportunity
- Represented Canada at the 2018 Sarasota-Bradenton CAMTRI Triathlon Mixed Relay American Championships in October with teammate Hannah Henry
- Finished fourth at the USAT Collegiate National Championship in Tempe (Nov. 4)
- CTCA Scholar All-American
2017-18 (Freshman):
- Finished 3rd in her first collegiate triathlon at the Central Regional Qualifier in Naperville, Ill. (Sept. 4)
- Named to the Central Division I All-Region Team
- Finished 3rd at the Eastern Regional Qualifier in Sarasota, Fla. (Oct. 7)
- Named to Eastern Division I All-Region Team and named Division I All-Region Freshman
- Finished third at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships (Nov. 5)
- USA Triathlon Collegiate Athlete of the Year
- USA Triathlon Division I All-American
- College Triathlon Coaches Association Academic All-American
- Finished eighth in the Women's Elite race at the 2018 Magog CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup in Magog, Quebec, Canada
- Started her athletic career as a swimmer, with specialty in breaststroke, and followed in her father's footsteps, competing in triathlons in the summer
- In 2013, she became the youngest athlete to compete in triathlon at the Canadian Summer Games
- Represented Canada as a Junior Elite at the 2015 and 2016 World Championships
- Majoring in speech & hearing science