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The Michigan Triathlon Club


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The Michigan Triathlon Club


WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN TRIATHLON CLUB!

 

Who We Are

The University of Michigan Triathlon Club is a student-run organization focused on promoting the multi sport lifestyle at the collegiate level. As a member of the Mideast Collegiate Triathlon Conference, the club works to identify and cultivate triathletes who have the potential to excel in representing the University of Michigan at the collegiate, regional, and national events.

 

 

Accomplishments

2024-2025 Season:

  • 1st place overall in points for the female division at the 2024 Purdue Invitational; Hannah DiGiovanni placed 3rd in the female division

  • 2nd place overall in points for the male division at the 2024 Purdue Invitational; Daniel Smith placed 2nd in the male division

  • 2nd in Big Ten Conference at USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships 2025

Past Seasons:

  • 1st in Big Ten Conference at USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships 2018

  • 2nd in Big Ten Conference at USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships 2017

  • 2nd in Big Ten Conference at USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships 2016

  • 3rd in Big Ten Conference at USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships 2013

  • 2017 Women's and Men's MECTC individual champions Zena Lapp and Matt Schafer!

  • 2017 Purdue Individual Champions Ruta Raulickis and Troy Dean!

  • 2016 Women's and Men's MECTC individual champions Darby Middlebrook and Matt Schafer!

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How To Join


How To Join


INTERESTED? CONTACT US!

HOW TO JOIN

Thinking about joining? We'd love to meet you and talk more! Contact our Co-Presidents, Andrew James at anddjam@umich.edu and Nora McGillicuddy at noramcg@umich.edu. Or message us on Instagram @umichtriathlon!

 

Who Can Join

Our team includes a variety of athletes, from new triathletes to seasoned veterans. No matter what point you are in your training journey, you are always welcome on our team! We strive to be inclusive, hardworking, represent our school with pride, and have a little fun along the way. By the end of the semester, you will not only be a triathlete but also a member of the MTRI family.

Aren’t Triathlons super long? What are the distances? —

Olympic: The standard triathlon distance, used in the Olympics–1.5 km swim, 40 km bike ride, & 10 km run 

Sprint:  A good distance for beginners or for improving speed– is 750 m swim, 20 km bike ride, & 5 km run 

Do I need to go to every single practice? What if I can’t make it? — Practices and races are highly encouraged, but never required. Athletes may pay the dues to race and practice on their own.

Do I need a bike to join? -- We suggest you have your own, but we do practice on spin bikes from November to March, so there are options for those without a bike!

Not a strong swimmer? -- No Problem!  We have an excellent swim coach!

I've never raced before. -- Great! We'll make your first triathlon an awesome experience!

 

 

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The Team


The Team


Team Leadership
Sponsors & Partners

Follow Us on Instagram @umichtriathlon 

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