The monthly assemblies at Ironwood Elementary School in Marana are always a fun time, but Friday's was extra special as students met athletes at the top of their sport.

The University of Arizona Triathlon team, fresh off its second consecutive national championship, visited the elementary school and met some of its youngest fans.

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"I feel like a lot of them look up to us, and it's nice to see that, like it doesn't seem like we're making a big change, but it's cool to see that they think we are," said Arizonas Mia Wentzy.

For fifth grader Jayda Johnson, the visit held special meaning. Her father, Wes Johnson, serves as the team's head coach.

"When they won, I started crying," she said, and then laughingly added, "It's

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