University of Arizona Triathlon Team
Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star
The first ever University of Arizona varsity triathlon team practice commences as swimmers begin to train at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Head Coach of the new triathlon team at the University of Arizona Wesley Johnson tells the athletes to give increase their performance by one percent each lap at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Triathlon athletes race to the ends of the pool during the first practice of the season, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
The triathlon team practices in the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Dana Prikrylová at the first practice of the season, the freshman triathlon athlete came from Prague, Czech Republic to compete with the University of Arizona's first women's triathlon team, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Two triathlon athletes race toward the end of the pool during the first official practice of the season at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
A swimmer takes off in stride after she completes her first lap at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Head coach of the UA triathlon team Wesley Johnson, right, talks to assistant coach Jocelyn Bonney during the first practice of the season at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
One triathlon athlete flips off of the side while the other does a backstroke after making it to the end of the pool at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Molly Lakustiak puts on her goggles before practice begins at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, the sophomore triathlon athlete at UA came from Regina, Saskatchewan to compete on the universities new team, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Eight triathlon athletes swim to the end of the pool during the first practice of the season, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Triathlon athletes take laps in the pool at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center during the first practice of the season,Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Sofi de Rosas freshman triathlon athlete from Mendoza, Argentina puts paddles on for a swimming drill, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
A swimmer takes off in stride following the completion of her first lap at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Dana Prikrylová looks at head coach Wesley Johnson as he directs the triathlon athletes through their next drill, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Molly Lakustaik, left, Kelly Lyn Wetteland, middle, and Grace Reeder, right, cheer on their teammates as they finish their laps at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Triathlon athletes race to the ends of the pool during the first practice of the season, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Kelly Lyn Wetteland sophomore triathlon athlete at the University of Arizona swims at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center with paddles on her hands during a drill led by head coach Wesley Johnson, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
The 2023-2024 University of Arizona triathlon team ends their first practice with a group picture in the pool at Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, women's triathlon is the newest sport to be added to Arizona Athletics program, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.
Assistant coach Jocelyn Bonney directs triathlon athletes as they finish up their drill, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, E Enke Dr, Tucson, Ariz., August 18, 2023.