The Arizona Wildcats women’s triathlon program secured a historic three‑peat at the NCAA Women’s Collegiate National Championship on Sunday. Under head coach Wes Johnson, the team posted a dominant performance, earning 935 points to finish first, ahead of rival Arizona State (908 points) and Texas Christian University (860 points).

Individual champion Kelly Wetteland shines

Senior Kelly Wetteland capped her collegiate career with a victory in the individual competition, finishing the race in 1:00.53. This marks her second consecutive Women’s Collegiate National Championship title and her final appearance as a Wildcat.

Arizona’s depth across the field

The Wildcats placed four athletes within the top ten: Amit Ben Adiva finished fourth, Molly Lakustiak sixth, and Regina Michel Camacho seventh. Additional scoring members included Ellison Wolfe (11th) and Margareta Vrablova (12th), rounding out Arizona’s strong showing.

Due to unsafe water conditions at Tempe Town Lake, the swimming portion of the event was cancelled, and the competition proceeded without it.

Program’s rapid rise

Arizona debuted its triathlon program in 2023, finishing as the national runner‑up in its inaugural season. Since then, the Wildcats have built a sizable gap over ASU, which had previously won seven straight national championships.

Coach Johnson praised the athletes’ dedication and the program’s growth, noting that the three‑peat solidifies Arizona’s emerging status as a powerhouse in collegiate triathlon.

Watch the race replay

A full replay of the championship race is available online for fans who want to relive the Wildcats’ triumph.

Original reporting: Arizona Desert Swarm (Tucson Sports) — read the source article.