The squad also took first place as a team for the second meet in a row.

While the squad has already qualified for the Tempe-hosted National Championship, the qualifier will provide valuable competition experience for the relatively young team.

Sun Devil women's triathlon got back to their winning ways to successfully kick off 2019, sweeping the podium at the Central Regional Qualifier to qualify for the National Championship in their first opportunity

The race represents the first opportunity that the Sun Devils have to qualify for November's national championship right at home in Tempe.

ASU swept two of the three podium spots in sophomore Kira Stanley (second place) and freshman Liberty Ricca (third place).

With the win, the team made history as the first Canadians to ever podium in that event at a Pan American Games.