Students compete in Triathlon

Friday - October 28, 2016 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

Groups of students ran with each other on the Bear Trail in waves as they all competed in the running portion of the annual Triathlon.

Sinavv Larry runs with his classmate Haiden Benally on the bear trail below the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy while they both compete during SUIMA's annual triathlon on Friday, Oct. 14.

SUIMA students Chad Benally and Henry Whiteskunk run with classmates in groups of three during the triathlon on October 14.

Terena Hight gets ready to complete her laps around SunUte's Field during the Triathlon.

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA) students hopped on bikes and rode around the SunUte’s field after their first event was completed on Friday, Oct. 14.

The last Triathlon event SUIMA students competed in was swimming at SunUte’s pool.

Students, staff and family cheer on Jeremy Reynolds as he finishes strong at the swimming event on Friday, Oct. 14.

Photo Credit: Krista Richards | Special to the Drum