SPEARFISH, S.D.- The Montana State University Billings Triathlon team competed in their final event of the season in Spearfish, South Dakota. Black Hills State hosted their annual Black Hills Tri Fest meet with a total of 41 athletes in this year's contest. The triathlon meet consisted of a 500-meter swim, 15.5-mile bike, and a five-kilometer run.
 
Carey Berendsen represented the Yellowjackets individually, taking fourth place in the women's division and 13^th place overall amongst the 16 female and 26 male competitors. Berendsen finished with a total time of 1:26:50.4, including an 11:51:5 swim, 52:01.8 bike, and a 19:56.4 run. Berendsen's fourth place finish was just one minute shy of second and third place in the women's division and just three minutes shy of a top-10 finish overall.
 
HEAR FROM COACH LAVY: "I am super proud of Carey's execution as a new triathlete, she continues to show up and give 100% every single day and it paid off today. Coming from zero bike/swim background to having a very solid race in just one season while also competing in track and cross country is an outstanding accomplishment and I couldn't be more proud."