HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – The first race of the South Dakota triathlon season is in the books, with Alexa Magallon leading the Yotes at the Southern Hills Collegiate Cup in Hot Springs, S.D.
 
South Dakota's top finisher Saturday morning was Alexa Magallon, who completed the Super Sprint distance in 32:21.3. Magallon was followed by Ella Spitz in 34:06.5 and Sydni Sawyer 34:25.3.
 
The Coyotes had four more in the top 50 Saturday with Addi Champagne (35:00.6), Lauren Myers (36:11.3), Adeline Koritz (36:20.6) and Ava Fugate (36:27.7).
 
As a team, South Dakota placed fifth in the opening race of the season with 208 points. Alexa Magallon lead the Yotes with 54 points.
 
The Coyotes will be back in action at the Desert's Edge Collegiate Cup on Sept. 27.
 
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
16. Alexa Magallon 32:21.3
34. Ella Spitz 34:06.5
36. Sydni Sawyer 34:25.3
43. Addi Champagne 35:00.6
48. Lauren Myers 36:11.3
49. Adeline Koritz 36:20.6
50. Ava Fugate 36:27.7
52. Clara Williams 36:52.3

TEAM RESULTS
1. Arizona State 318 points
2. TCU 290
3. San Francisco 268
4. Denver 236
5. South Dakota 208

 
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