WINGATE, N.C. - The Barton women's triathlon competed in the first-ever Conference Carolinas Championship which took place on the campus of Wingate University on Sunday morning.
Wingate, the hosts institution, took home team honors while Barton placed sixth overall.
Wingate's Vanda Krížková (Starý Jicín, CZECH REPUBLIC) was the individual conference champion after finishing the final heat in 24:17.7.  Barton was led by freshman
Laia Fernandez Matas (Barcelona, SPAIN), who took 21st overall with a time of 26:59.8 to earn all-league third team accolades.
The Bulldogs will next compete at the East Regional Championships on Saturday, October 17, at Lake Lanier in Buford, Ga.
Full Results
2026 Conference Carolinas Women's Triathlon Championship
Sunday, October 4 - Wingate, N.C.
TEAM RESULTS
1. Wingate
2. Lenoir-Rhyne
3. EmmanuelÂ
4. Concord
5. Newberry
6. BartonÂ
7. King
Barton's Individuals
21.
Laia Fernandez Matas  26:59.8
33.
Carleigh Palmer  33:21.9
35.
Julie Selig  34:16.1
36.
Molly McGuire  34:34.8
Individual Award Winners
Runner of the Year
Vanda Krizkova, Wingate
Freshman of the Year
Etriin Etverk, Wingate
Coach of the Year
Nick Radwich, Wingate
Elite 26
Anny Laskodi, Newberry
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