10/18/2024 1:10:00 PM | Triathlon
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- The Queens University of Charlotte triathlon team will enter the 2024 DI National Championship ranked No. 1 in the country, CTCA announced this week. The Royals received the top ranking after winning their third straight DI East Regional Qualifier.
Additionally, the organization released its individual rankings with Beth Cook leading the field of triathletes. Cara MacDonald, Livia Wespe, and Weronika Ptaszynska are also currently ranked in the top 25.
RANKINGS
Queens Individual Rankings
1- Beth Cook
5- Cara MacDonald
10- Livia Wespe
24- Weronika Ptaszynska
33- Kira Ellis
43- Anabelle Saindon
45- Emma Olson-Keating
49- Kira Ribbink
64- Jet Francis
Team Rankings
WORDS FROM SONNI DYER
"We're thrilled to return to the No. 1 spot entering the National Champs this year. In 2022, we entered as No. 1 and finished second by nine points. Last year, we entered as No. 2 to finish second again. The top five DI programs are incredibly tight. So, we expect a tough battle on Nov. 9.
Individually, Beth Cook leads our squad and the time gap of her ERQ victory bolsters our team ranking as well.
So, it's super important for fans to know that rankings are time-based calculations. Yet, the National Championships are won on points and finish positions. At the East Regional, we made up 10 points inside of the final two minutes of the race. That speaks to how dynamic and exciting our young sport truly is.
At the end of the day, the rankings confirm that we're again in the mix and this squad is a very special team that has yet to have their best race together. Our best race is still in front of us."
UP NEXT
The Royals are back in action on Nov. 9 competing for their first DI National Championship title. Queens won six national titles at the DII level.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Be sure to follow the Royals triathlon team on Facebook, X, and Instagram to stay up to date on all the latest news surrounding the team. Fans are also encouraged to follow Queens Athletics to stay updated on all the Royals sports teams in action by searching @QueensAthletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Additionally, the organization released its individual rankings with Beth Cook leading the field of triathletes. Cara MacDonald, Livia Wespe, and Weronika Ptaszynska are also currently ranked in the top 25.
RANKINGS
Queens Individual Rankings
1- Beth Cook
5- Cara MacDonald
10- Livia Wespe
24- Weronika Ptaszynska
33- Kira Ellis
43- Anabelle Saindon
45- Emma Olson-Keating
49- Kira Ribbink
64- Jet Francis
Team Rankings
- Queens University of Charlotte
- University of Arizona
- Arizona State University
- Denver University
- Texas Christian University
- East Tennessee State University
WORDS FROM SONNI DYER
"We're thrilled to return to the No. 1 spot entering the National Champs this year. In 2022, we entered as No. 1 and finished second by nine points. Last year, we entered as No. 2 to finish second again. The top five DI programs are incredibly tight. So, we expect a tough battle on Nov. 9.
Individually, Beth Cook leads our squad and the time gap of her ERQ victory bolsters our team ranking as well.
So, it's super important for fans to know that rankings are time-based calculations. Yet, the National Championships are won on points and finish positions. At the East Regional, we made up 10 points inside of the final two minutes of the race. That speaks to how dynamic and exciting our young sport truly is.
At the end of the day, the rankings confirm that we're again in the mix and this squad is a very special team that has yet to have their best race together. Our best race is still in front of us."
UP NEXT
The Royals are back in action on Nov. 9 competing for their first DI National Championship title. Queens won six national titles at the DII level.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Be sure to follow the Royals triathlon team on Facebook, X, and Instagram to stay up to date on all the latest news surrounding the team. Fans are also encouraged to follow Queens Athletics to stay updated on all the Royals sports teams in action by searching @QueensAthletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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