WEST CHESTER, Ohio - Linn-Mar High School sophomore Stephanie Jenks placed third at the USA Triathlon National Championships in the Women's Junior Elite division Saturday in rainy West Chester, Ohio.

Tamara Gordon of Rapid City, S.D., won the title in 1 hour, 2 minutes and 31 seconds. Devon Dabney of Alanta placed second in 1:03.42. Jenks finished third in 1:04.09.

Cedar Rapids Washington senior Shannon Gorman placed 31st in 1:10.31.

Jenks finished the 750 meter swim in 10:42, the 20 kilometer bike race in 34:16 and the 5K run in 17:20.