Wingate, NC ---- The Women's Triathlon team competed in the inaugural Conference Carolinas Conference Championships on Sunday October 4. The Super Sprint triathlon event consisted of a 300-yard swim, 5-mile bike, and 1.25-mile run. All teams would complete the race 2 times. The Lions ended the race in 3rd place, with 120 points behind top ranked Wingate University (201) and Lenoir Rhyne (179).
EU Prelims Results (place, name, time)
11. Antonia Valenzuela (26:04)
19. Daniela Lincango (27:31)
25. Oratile Muthaphuli (29:48)
28. Rica Botz (31:20)
29. Mayte Moposita (31:49)
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EU Finals Results (place, name, time)
12. Antonia Valenzuela (26:31)
17. Daniela Lincango (26:21)
26. Oratile Muthaphuli (29:38)
30. Mayte Moposita (31:10)
31. Rica Botz (31:48)
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Team scores (place, school, points)
1. Wingate (201)
2. Lenoir-Rhyne (179)
3. Emmanuel (120)
4. Concord (83)
5. Newberry (77)
6. Barton (70)
7. King (67)
Two Lady Lions earned all-conference honors. Daniela Lincango finished 2nd team all-conference. Antonia Valenzuela finished 1st team all-conference.
Next up, the Lady Lions will compete in the East Regionals Saturday, October 17 in Lake Lanier, Georgia. GO LIONS!
