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title: "Newberry College Triathlon Places Ninth at Division II Nationals"
url: https://www.hereflorence.com/2026/11/09/newberry-college-triathlon-ninth-division-ii-nationals/
date: 2026-11-09T07:18:24-05:00
modified: 2026-11-09T07:18:24-05:00
author: "HERE Newberry"
categories: ["Sports"]
site: "HERE Florence"
attribution: "HERE Florence"
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# Newberry College Triathlon Places Ninth at Division II Nationals

> TEMPE, Ariz. — The Newberry College women’s triathlon team from Newberry, S.C., closed its season on Sunday, Nov. 8, with a ninth-place showing among Division II programs at the national championship in Tempe, Ariz. Counting schools from every division in the field, the Wolves came in 26th as a team. Kayleigh Geel was Newberry’s top

*Source: [HERE Florence](https://www.hereflorence.com/2026/11/09/newberry-college-triathlon-ninth-division-ii-nationals/) — November 9, 2026 by HERE Newberry*

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Newberry College women’s triathlon team from Newberry, S.C., closed its season on Sunday, Nov. 8, with a ninth-place showing among Division II programs at the national championship in Tempe, Ariz.

Counting schools from every division in the field, the Wolves came in 26th as a team.

Kayleigh Geel was Newberry’s top finisher, crossing in 1:18:19 for 139th place overall. Teammate Anna Laskodi was right on her heels, only 17 seconds back in 140th at 1:18:36.

Three more Wolves completed the course. Daritzamar Estrada Flores posted 1:29:16, Sophia Dalla finished in 1:32:13 and Shannon Morison wrapped up Newberry’s day in 1:34:58.

The Division II crown went to Wingate University, which placed five athletes inside the division’s top 15 and claimed its second national title in three seasons. Wingate coach Nick Radkewich was named national coach of the year.

The athletic department described the trip to Arizona as the finish to a season in which the young Newberry program kept improving.