The Race
South Dakota women's triathlon will race at the Heartland Triathlon Cup, which will serve as the West Regional Qualifier for nationals, Saturday at 9 a.m. The race takes place at Stockton First Beach in Stockton, Missouri.
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The Coyotes
South Dakota opened its fall at the Oktoberfest Invitational in Longmont, Colorado, back in September. Senior
Ella Kubas led the Coyotes in the opener with a ninth-place finish in 1:03:14. Sophomore
Kayla Ribbink finished 12th as the second Coyote across the line. Senior
Teagan Shapansky, freshman
Chelsea Webber and senior
Tessa Brennan joined them in the top-25. The Coyotes went up against the other three teams that finished in the top-four of the USA Triathlon National Championships at the meet.
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The Competition
The meet serves as a qualifier for the upcoming USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships. The Coyotes will compete against a handful of teams including defending national champion Arizona State, San Francisco, Denver and Delaware State.
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