JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2026) – East Tennessee State women's triathlon student-athlete Taylor Walker has earned East All-Region honors from the Collegiate Triathlon Coaches Association (CTCA) following her performance at the East Regional Qualifier on Saturday in Buford, Ga.

Walker was one of seven NCAA Division I student-athletes named to the East All-Region Team, joining competitors from Duquesne, Queens, Navy, and Delaware State.

The CTCA recognizes the top seven finishers from each NCAA division at the regional championships with All-Region honors.

Walker led the Buccaneers at the East Regional Qualifier, finishing 12th overall among competitors from all three NCAA divisions and sixth among Division I athletes. She crossed the finish line in 1:05:33.55 and recorded an 18:41 run split, the fourth-fastest in the entire field.

The performance also secured Walker an automatic spot in the upcoming Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.

Walker was one of three Buccaneers to earn automatic qualification into the championship wave at nationals, joining Andie Psilopoulos and Ninon Lapierre, who finished 18th and 19th overall, respectively, at the East Regional Qualifier.

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ETSU will return to competition on Sunday, November 8, at the Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.

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