Assam '25 Wins Gold in Pleasants Landing Triathlon

10/12/2023

On Oct. 7, international boarder Zuri Assam ‘25 placed first out of female participants ages 15-19 during the Pleasants Landing Triathlon at Lake Anna after a two-year journey in the triathlon world.

Running since age 12 and swimming since she was a baby, Assam decided to combine her skills into the unique triathlon format when she joined the Jamaica National Triathlon Team. Since then, she’s competed in approximately 15 triathlons.

“I just love doing it. There’s something about it, it’s kind of fun,” Assam said. “Back home I have my team, and all my friends are on the team.”

In addition to friends, her siblings are also her teammates while they compete in the endurance multisport race which includes running, swimming, and biking. Since coming to campus in August, Assam has been training through Varsity Cross Country and using a mounted bike on dorm. This fall, she also competed in two local 5Ks where she placed first and second, respectively.

Moving forward, Assam hopes to qualify for the Jamaica National Triathlon Team again and compete in the Commonwealth Games someday.

“I was happy because it was my first triathlon since the summer, and it was a pretty good time as well,” she said.

Finish Line Picture by Brian Warner, Kinetic Multisports

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