Davidson, N.C., September 20, 2025
News Summary
The Newberry College women’s triathlon team achieved a 9th place finish among 12 teams at the Lake Davidson Collegiate Cup in Davidson, N.C. Kayleigh Geel led the team with a personal best time, showcasing significant improvement from the previous year. Despite their efforts resulting in 110 points, they fell short of 7th place by just 15 points. Coach Marty Owens expressed pride in the team’s performance and is looking forward to the next race in Chesterfield, VA on September 28th.
Newberry, N.C. – Newberry College Women’s Triathlon Team Finishes 9th at Lake Davidson Collegiate Cup
The Newberry College women’s triathlon team finished 9th out of 12 competing teams in the Lake Davidson Collegiate Cup held in Davidson, N.C. The competition featured a challenging race format comprising a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run.
Leading the Newberry team, Kayleigh Geel achieved an impressive 51st overall finish with a total time of 1:07:02. Notably, Geel surpassed her previous year’s performance (2024) by almost 5 minutes and 30 seconds, showcasing significant improvement. Following Geel, teammate Anna Laskodi also made notable gains, recording a significant time drop of nearly 3 minutes in comparison to her 2024 results. Daritzamar Estrada Flores continued to gain valuable experience in collegiate racing, demonstrating strong performance despite finishing behind her teammates.
The Newberry College team finished with 110 points, just 15 points shy of securing 7th place. Despite not placing higher, Head Coach Marty Owens expressed pride in the team’s effort and emphasized the need to build momentum for upcoming races.
The next event for the Newberry women’s triathlon team will take place on September 28th at the Robious Landing Collegiate Cup in Chesterfield, VA.
Individual Results for Newberry College Athletes
- Kayleigh Geel: Swim Time – 10:35, Bike Time – 33:33, Run Time – 21:51, Total – 1:07:02
- Daritzamar Estrada Flores: Swim Time – 12:43, Bike Time – 37:02, Run Time – 23:42, Total – 1:14:41
- Anna Laskodi: Swim Time – 12:42, Bike Time – 36:56, Run Time – 25:03, Total – 1:16:02
Team Standings at the Lake Davidson Collegiate Cup
- 1. Queens – 371 points
- 2. Wingate – 332 points
- 3. ETSU – 320 points
- 4. Lenoir Rhyne – 319 points
- 5. Duquesne – 284 points
- 6. Indy – 197 points
- 7. Emmanuel – 125 points
- 8. Warren Wilson – 122 points
- 9. Newberry – 110 points
- 10. Guilford – 86 points
- 11. Chicago State – 74 points
- 12. Hampton – 49 points
FAQ
What place did the Newberry College women’s triathlon team finish in the Lake Davidson Collegiate Cup?
The Newberry College women’s triathlon team finished 9th out of 12 competing teams in the Lake Davidson Collegiate Cup.
Who led the Newberry women’s triathlon team in the race?
Kayleigh Geel led the Newberry team, finishing 51st overall with a total time of 1:07:02.
What is the upcoming event for the Newberry women’s triathlon team?
The next event for the Newberry women’s triathlon team is scheduled for September 28th at the Robious Landing Collegiate Cup in Chesterfield, VA.
Team Performance Chart
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Queens | 371 |
| Wingate | 332 |
| ETSU | 320 |
| Lenoir Rhyne | 319 |
| Duquesne | 284 |
| Indy | 197 |
| Emmanuel | 125 |
| Warren Wilson | 122 |
| Newberry | 110 |
| Guilford | 86 |
| Chicago State | 74 |
| Hampton | 49 |
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Additional Resources
- Newberry Observer: Newberry College Women’s Triathlon Team Finishes 9th
- ETSU Bucs: Women’s Triathlon Heads to North Carolina
- Lenoir Rhyne Bears: Women’s Triathlon Opens Season
- Google Search: Newberry College Women’s Triathlon
- Wikipedia: Triathlon
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