Queens University Triathlon Teams Win Sixth USAT Collegiate Club National Championship
The Queens University of Charlotte men’s and women’s club triathlon teams displayed their dominance as a program once again, capturing their sixth USAT Collegiate Club National Championship this weekend.
The Championships began Friday with Clare Dasso taking third in the women’s draft-legal sprint distance race. In the men’s race, Jeremy Maclean was the top Queens finisher, taking second place.
In the Olympic distance race on Saturday, Dasso raced to a second-place finish in the women’s race.
Finally, the Royals’ mixed relay team, comprised of Dasso, Maclean, Franca Henseleit, and Joe Guthinger, earned the program’s third straight title in Saturday’s final race. It was the Royals’ sixth time winning the event.
The Queens University of Charlotte triathlon teams are a dominant force in collegiate triathlon, holding six USA Triathlon (USAT) Collegiate Club National Championships as of March 2026. They feature both a top-tier NCAA women’s team and a competitive collegiate men’s team, offering a high-performance training environment. They are known for their strong international presence, with teams featuring athletes from dozens of nations.
Team Highlights
- National Championships: The team recently secured its sixth overall collegiate club team title, with multiple consecutive wins in the mixed team relay.
- 2026 Season: Queens won the 2026 USAT Collegiate Club National Championship in Gulfport, Mississippi, with standout performances from athletes like Clare Dasso (3rd in women’s draft-legal) and Jeremy Maclean (2nd in men’s race).
- Program Structure: The program has a robust developmental team culture, having produced 13 professional triathletes and four Olympians.
- Coaching: The program has a strong focus on technical precision and recovery, led by a, often characterized as a “more is not better; better is better” philosophy.
Key Staff & Roster
- Director of Triathlon: Miles Fowler.
- Assistant Coach: Jack DeWeerdt.
- Roster: The team brings in global talent, including top finishers like Beth Cook, Maisie Gibbins, and Franca Henseleit. Queens University of Charlotte Athletics +1
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