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Mirror Indy: Swim, bike, run: UIndy triathletes lean on each other in 2nd season

Graduate student Ainsleigh Cardone joins her team members in a group huddle after their swim practice Aug. 22, 2025, at Geist Waterfront Park in Fishers. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

When Miah Sosenheimer graduated from high school, she thought her athletic career was over.

She’d wrapped up her high school swim career and committed to attending the University of Indianapolis. But just weeks before starting her freshman year, she got a call from the coach of the UIndy women’s triathlon team.

He wanted her to join.

At first, Sosenheimer thought the call was a scam. She had minimal running experience and was even less familiar with competitive biking. But after confirming the call was legit, she decided to join. [continue reading]