DENVER – The University of Denver women's triathlon program will officially begin this weekend when the Pioneers compete in their first ever races when the team travels to Clermont, Fla., this weekend. The opening race of the Clermont Challenge will take place on Saturday at 1:15 p.m. MT before the program laces it up again the next morning in race two at 7:50 a.m. MT.
Race Information
Schools Competing: The Clermont Challenge will feature programs from all NCAA Divisions. Denver will be joined by Black Hills State, David & Elkins, ETSU, King University, Lenoir-Rhyne, Millikin, North Central College, Queens University, Transylvania, San Francisco and South Dakota.
Race Format: The distances for the Clermont Challenge are a 750 meter swim, a 20K bike ride and a 5K run.
About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,300 events and connects with more than 400,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at
international events, including International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of the ITU and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
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