PITTSBURGH – Duquesne freshman Kadence Ribbink is set to compete in the 2025 World Triathlon Junior Championships, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, in Wollongong, Australia.

Ribbink, a native of Durban, South Africa, has excelled in her first collegiate season with the Dukes. She captured the Duquesne Invitational title by nearly a minute ahead of the field and placed fourth overall in her collegiate debut at Lake Davidson.

Ranked No. 22 nationally among all collegiate triathletes by the College Triathlon Coaches Association (CTCA), Ribbink is a proven competitor on the international stage. According to World Triathlon, she has made 30 career starts in World Triathlon events, earning 19 podium finishes and eight victories — including a win at the 2025 Junior Africa Triathlon Championships.

The World Junior Championships will be contested over the sprint distance, featuring a one-lap 750-meter swim, a four-lap 20-kilometer bike, and a two-lap 5-kilometer run. The junior women's race is scheduled to begin at 1:15 a.m. ET (4:15 p.m. local time).

Fans can watch the action live on TriathlonLive and follow results on the race website, here.

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