University of Arizona, Lenoir-Rhyne, North Central Win 2025 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championship Team Titles

The University of Arizona successfully defended its 2024 national title, winning its second championship in program history with a dominant team performance that placed five Wildcats in the top 10.

Arizona’s Kelly Wetteland claimed the individual national title, improving on her runner-up finish from a year ago. She won with a time of 1 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds — 10 seconds ahead of teammate Margareta Vrablova who placed.

Fellow Wildcats Ellison Wolfe (7th), Mia Wentzy (8th) and Ruth Pardy (10th) rounded out Arizona's impressive showing.

Arizona State University earned the team silver medal behind top-10 finishes from Sidney Clement (5th), Alexandra Campbell (6th), and Naomi Ruff (9th). Texas Christian University placed third, led by Amando Moro, who finished 13th overall.

In Division II, Lenoir-Rhyne University reclaimed the national championship crown with a tight victory over defending champion Wingate University. The Bears totaled 762 points to earn their second team title in three years, following a runner-up finish in 2024.

Lenoir-Rhyne’s Zoila Sicilia raced to the individual national title, followed closely by teammate Sabrina Fleig in second. Wingate freshman Shelby Lajeunesse placed third to lead the Bulldogs to a strong runner-up finish, while Drury University rounded out the Division II podium in third place.

North Central College continued its dominance in Division III, winning a fourth consecutive team title and sixth overall in program history. Bethany Smeed and Keely Mick led the charge for the Cardinals, finishing first and second individually.

Trine University’s Grace Huisman placed third, guiding her team to a second-place finish in the team standings, while Central College finished third.

Tempe, Ariz. | 750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run | Complete Results

Division I 

1. University of Arizona, 927 points  

2. Arizona State University, 900

3. Texas Christian University, 843

Division II 

1. Lenoir Rhyne University, 762

2. Wingate University, 758

3. Drury University, 650

Division III 

1. North Central College, 450

2. Trine University, 392

3. Central College, 272

Division I 

1. Kelly Wetteland, University of Arizona, 1:02:09

2. Maragreta Vrablova, University of Arizona, 1:02:19

3. Beth Cook, Queens University of Charlotte, 1:02:38

4. Maira Carreau, University of Denver, 1:03:13

5. Sidney Clement, Arizona State University, 1:03:20

6. Alexandra Campbell, Arizona State University, 1:03:28

7. Ellison Wolfe, University of Arizona 1:03:33

Division II 

1. Zoila Sicilia, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 1:03:59

2. Sabrina Fleig, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 1:04:26

3. Shelby Lajeunesse, Wingate University, 1:05:28

4. Claudia Teran, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 1:05:50

5. Vanda Krizkova, Wingate University, 1:06:06

6. Pia Diemer, Wingate University, 1:06:17

7. Alexis Workman, Drury University, 1:06:34

Division III 

1. Bethany Smeed, North Central College, 1:10:13

2. Keely Mick, North Central College, 1:10:30

3. Grace Huisman, Trine University, 1:11:22

4. Mia Griesmeyer, Trine University, 1:13:35

5. Luci Laidlaw, Central College, 1:14:22

6. Lia Bartholomew, Trine University, 1:14:49

7. Addie Koritz, Central College, 1:15:05

About 40 schools across the U.S. now offer women’s triathlon at the varsity level, marking continued growth for the sport as it advances toward becoming a fully recognized NCAA Championship Sport. Women’s collegiate triathlon was designated an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women in 2014 and features the same draft-legal, fast-paced format seen in elite international competition, including the Olympic Games.

To learn more about Women’s Collegiate Triathlon, visit usatriathlon.org/multisport/ncaa-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, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 3,500 events and races and connects with and supports more than 300,000 unique active 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 World Triathlon World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.