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2024-25 Triathlon Roster

Karrie Hendricks
Karrie Hendricks
Theo Smith, CMU Athletics

Mariana Batarse Duenes

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown TorreĂłn, Coahuila, Mexico
  • High School TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey Campus Laguna

Biography

2024 (Freshman): Was one of three Mavericks to race in all five races of the fall season… Placed 32nd at the Southern Hills Triathlon before taking fourth on the team at the Desert’s Edge Triathlon, which only included Mavericks in the collegiate wave… Went on to place 55th at the Battle in the Fort in Fort Worth, Texas before taking 62nd at the West National Qualifier as the team’s sixth finisher at the regional… Capped the year by placing 95th overall and 27th amongst Division II triathletes as the team’s fifth finisher at the Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.

Prep: Graduated with honors from Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Laguna… Ranked fifth in the 2024 Mexican Triathlon rankings for the Women’s 18-24 age group after placing fifth in the Merida event and seventh in Matazlan… Is also tied for ninth in the sprint rankings.

Personal: Is majoring in biochemistry… Aspires to become a professional athlete as well as becoming a successful biochemist in the cosmetic industry… Parents’ names are Mariana & José.. Has a younger sister— Abby.

Why I Chose CMU: “CMU offered a great combination of athletics and academics, but was mainly hyped by the triathlon team and the great chemistry they displayed through social media!”