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ETSU Triathlon Athletes Shine on International Stage at America's Cup Triathlon

Three Buccaneers Compete for Team USA, Achieving Top 65 Finishes

ETSU Triathletes Represent Team USA in Gulfport

In Gulfport, Mississippi, three East Tennessee State University athletes — Taylor Walker, Andie Psilopoulos, and Mia Remorca — competed for Team USA at the 2026 America's Cup Triathlon, each finishing in the top 65.

The Buccaneers Who Made Their Mark

Taylor Walker — Junior

28th place overall, time: 1:02:39.

Swim: 10:17
Bike: 29:39
Run: 20:42

Walker ranked 11th on the bike leg and showed strong run pacing. For athletes looking to improve their transition times and bike performance, investing in quality gear can make all the difference.

Andie Psilopoulos — Sophomore

Debuted on the elite stage, exiting the swim in third place overall and finishing 40th, time: 1:03:51.

Swim: 9:35
Bike: 29:23
Run: 23:09

Psilopoulos delivered the fastest swim among ETSU competitors. Athletes seeking better swim gear can consider high-quality anti-fog swim goggles that provide UV protection and an adjustable fit.

Mia Remorca — Sophomore

Finished 65th, time: 1:08:04.

Swim: 11:02
Bike: 31:32
Run: 23:42

Competing as a sophomore provides valuable experience. For pacing and benchmarks in competitive events, see resources on competitive triathlon times.

A Glimpse into the Future: Manuella Lima

Future Buccaneer Manuella Lima also raced, finishing 52nd with a time of 1:05:29, including a bike split of 29:56, a promising sign for her upcoming tenure at ETSU.

The Significance of This Achievement

Representing Team USA as collegiate athletes highlights ETSU's strong triathlon program and development pathway. Balancing academics and athletics is key; student-athletes can learn more about how to balance academics and training at the collegiate level.

All three ETSU athletes placed in the top 65 internationally.
Psilopoulos recorded a third-place swim finish.
Walker achieved a strong top-30 finish.
Future Buccaneer Lima showed encouraging signs for ETSU.

To support recovery and muscle function, many athletes use supplements such as magnesium supplements for recovery and muscle function.

Full Results Summary

ETSU athletes' placements and split times at the 2026 America's Cup Triathlon
Athlete	Place	Total Time	Swim	Bike	Run
Taylor Walker	28th	1:02:39	10:17	29:39	20:42
Andie Psilopoulos	40th	1:03:51	9:35	29:23	23:09
Mia Remorca	65th	1:08:04	11:02	31:32	23:42
Manuella Lima*	52nd	1:05:29	10:15	29:56	23:30