CLERMONT, Fla. – The Cal Poly Humboldt triathlon team made significant strides at the 2024 Triathlon National Championships in Florida, finishing fifth out of twelve Division II teams—a major improvement from last year's tenth-place finish. Leading the charge was
Natalie Mitchell, who earned First Team All-American honors with a stellar fourth-place finish among Division II competitors.
Averill Payne also delivered a strong performance, securing an Honorable Mention All-American distinction with her 20th-place finish.
Mitchell completed the course in 1:02:36, just 1:52 behind the Division II champion, Carla Larrabeiti of Wingate University, showcasing her prowess across the swim, bike, and run segments. Mitchell's swim time of 10:11 and bike time of 30:18 positioned her well to compete with the nation's best in her category. Payne clocked in at 1:06:18, with notable consistency across each leg of the course, contributing to Humboldt's impressive team result.
1.
Natalie Mitchell – 1:02:36 (4th place, First Team All-American)
2.
Averill Payne – 1:06:18 (20th place, Honorable Mention All-American)
3.
Poppy Edge – 1:07:37 (24th place)
4.
Farrah Tyler – 1:09:07 (33rd place)
5.
Camille Shaver – 1:15:00 (47th place)
6.
Eve Wendley – 1:15:23 (49th place)
7.
Elizabeth Odell – 1:16:29 (50th place)
Humboldt's performance at this year's championships highlights the growth of the triathlon program, as the team jumped five spots from last year's finish. This leap forward is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes and head coach
Kinsey Mattison.
The triathlon team's strong season underscores Cal Poly Humboldt's dedication to developing a competitive program that contends with top Division II talent across the country. This achievement at nationals sets a promising foundation as Humboldt continues to build upon its recent success.
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