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Liberty Ricca Season 2022

ClassSenior
HometownColorado Springs, Colo.
Collegiate Career -
  • Competed in the 2022 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Abu Dhabi and placed 25th for Team USA in the U23 race
  • Placed 2nd individually at the National Championships (1:04:51) and is a member of the 2022 DI National Championship team
  • Named to the 2022 DI West All-Region Team
  • Placed fifth at Oktoberfest Sprint Triathlon race on Oct. 24, 2022 (1:02:30)
  • 2022 Arizona State triathlon team captain
  • Competed in the FISU World University Championships for Team USA
  • Won the U23 National Championships in Alamitos Beach on July 17 with a 1:01:38 finish and placed 35th
  • Placed 15th at the 2022 Americas Triathlon Cup in Salinas, Ecuador with a time of 01:05:58
  • Finished 3rd at 2021 Pleasant Prairie race in (1:01:15.6) on Sept. 4th
  • Placed third at the 2021 Americas Triathlon Championships in St George, Utah in October 2021 with a time of 02:12:17
  • 6th at the 2021 Cali Junior Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia with a 01:06:58 finish
  • 15th at the 2021 Americas Triathlon Cup Ixtapa
  • Finished 2021 D1 National Championships in 39th (1:15:42.2), she had a bike chain that fell off causing the lower finish
  • Named to the Pac-12 2021 Fall Academic Honor Roll
  • Placed second at the East Regional Qualifier in her first-ever race as a Sun Devil (10/19/19)
  • Finished sixth overall at the National Championship as the highest finishing freshman in the entire field (11/16/19)
  • Named USA Triathlon Division I 2019 Freshman of the Year

Prior to ASU -
  • Was a two-sport athlete in high school, participating in DCC's cross country team for four years and track team for two years while doing club swimming, running and triathlon as well
  • Held her high school's records in track (high altitude) in the 3200m (10:49.45) and 4x800 relay (9:33.78) while also holding the 5K record in low altitude cross country (17:45.64)
  • Three-time USA Triathlon Junior Elite All-American and was a member of the USA Triathlon Junior National Team from 2017-19
  • Finished podium (3rd) at the Youth Olympic Games Qualifier in Salinas, Ecuador in 2018
  • Was a 4A Colorado State Track & Field Champion in the 3200m event while taking Colorado All-State First Team honors in both track and cross country during her junior year
Personal -
  • Says her most exciting sports moment was when she earned her spot on the junior national team for the first time because she will never forget when she put on the stars and stripes
  • Lists her hobbies as digital and film photography and exploring and adventuring
GETTING TO KNOW LIBERTY...
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? 
I would want to meet my Great Grandfather, Dick.
One word to describe your feeling when you put on the ASU gear for the first time: Excited.
Where is your favorite place to run in Phoenix? We run in a couple of places around Phoenix, but my favorite place is out at Tortilla flat.
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport) ...what are you going to? 1986 Tour De France.
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box? Let’s get it Started in Here by the Black Eye Peas.
What did you like best about your hometown? The view of Pikes Peak.
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Legally Blonde. 
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: Des Linden. 
Favorite song from your favorite artist? Better Days by OneRepublic.
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced? I make a good effort. I can do the worm so I think that’s a good start
What is your favorite form of exercise? Stand up paddle boarding.
Favorite hiking spot? Eagles Peak in Colorado Springs.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?Learn to Surf.
What story does your family always tell about you? When I was little instead of saying “Can you help me”. I always said “To do it”.
What is your favorite TV show and why? North Woods Law. It is a show about protecting the environment, animals, and people.
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? The Adventure of a Giraffe.
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: I’m Left-handed. Most people are always so surprised by that.
What is your favorite commercial? Liberty Mutual.
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? I would want to live in the current era or in the future. New and developing technology is fascinating and I want to be apart of the creation.
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? Always look for the good in people and never let anyone push you around.
What is your favorite road trip destination? Lake McConaughy.
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Chicken, sausage, and spinach, and extra cheese depending on the day.
Favorite pro athlete you have been around...Katie Zafaries or Alister Brownlee.
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school…The world is massive and there are so many people that you will get to meet. So don’t let anyone hold you back.
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at…10pm.
Last book I read: One last thing before I go.
Last movie I saw: Knives Out.
What was the first concert you ever attended? OneRepublic.
My favorite month…July.
Something I have not done, but I will…Scuba Diving.
What is your favorite holiday and why?  Thanksgiving. Being able to be with friends and family is really fun and just warms the soul. I had 3 Thanksgiving last year. It was a lot of food but I got to spend so much with people and it warmed my heart.
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Fun, loyal, kind.
 If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Are you smarter than a fifth grader.
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? Netflix.
What is your best childhood memory? Being surprised when a lady from the Mill dog rescue appeared at our door with our new dog. 
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? A section of the beach along the west coast.
What is your favorite sport to watch? Gymnastics. 
What is your favorite food?  French toast.
What is your favorite restaurant? Rooster’s House of Ramen. 
What do you miss the most about being a kid?  Finding something exciting in everything that comes to your way.
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Sophomore
2020

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Freshman
2019

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Junior
2021

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