DENVER – The University of Denver triathlon program has announced its first full fall slate that will include four regional meets to prepare for the 2021 NCAA Championships in Tempe, Ariz., on November 13.
Denver will open the season on September 4 at the Pleasant Prairie Regional Qualifier in Wisconsin. A couple of weeks later, the Pioneers will stay local for an Oktoberfest race in Boulder on September 19.
DU will open its October slate with the Smith Mountain Regional Qualifier in Virginia on October 16 before taking part in the St. George Regional Qualifier in Utah on October 30.
Head coach
Barbara Perkins was named the first full-time head coach in the program's history earlier this month. Perkins led the Pioneers in their first race in program history this past March. In the Pioneers only race of their inaugural season,
Grace Arlandson led the program with a third-place finish in the Division I race at the Clermont Challenge in Florida.
Amanda Ballard took fifth, and
Luma Randolph finished ninth.
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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