Johnson City, Tenn. – First-year triathlete Daria Ermolova continues to make history for the Duquesne University triathlon program, earning East Region Freshman of the Year honors and a spot on the Division I All-Region Team, as announced by the College Triathlon Coaches Association (CTCA).

Ermolova captured her third consecutive individual title to begin her collegiate career at the Women's Collegiate Triathlon East Regional Championship, winning the 116-athlete field by more than 15 seconds. She becomes the first Duke in program history to earn All-Region recognition and East Region Freshman of the Year honors.

The Tula, Russia, native previously claimed individual titles in her collegiate debut at the Duquesne Invitational and at the Navy Collegiate Cup. Ermolova has also qualified for the Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championship on Nov. 8 in Tempe, Arizona.  FOLLOW THE DUKES
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