Franklin Springs, GA – In their inaugural season as a Conference Carolinas sponsored sport, the Emmanuel Women's Triathlon team was picked to finish 3^rd in the Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll behind Wingate and Lenoir Rhyne.

Following the 2025-26 season which saw the Lions finish #3 in the East Region and #8 at the NCAA DII National Championship, Emmanuel returns several veterans and new athletes to the roster.

ATHLETES TO WATCH
Rica Botz – Sr. | Muenster, Germany
Antonia Vasquez – Jr. | Santiago de Chile, Chile
Daniela Lincango – So. | Quito, Ecuador

Earlier this week, the College Triathlon Coaches Association released their Preseason Coaches' Poll, with the Lions picked to finish #8 in NCAA DII. 

The Lions will kick off the season on Tuesday, September 1 at the Wingate Super Spring in Wingate, NC! 

For more information on the Lions Triathlon team, visit goeulions.com or follow the Lions on social media @eu.triathlon!

GO LIONS!