Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Kylie Thompson #9509 Race: 2026 Spudman Sprint Triathlon Event: Sprint Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Bike Surge Fuels a Solid Sprint Finish Kylie Thompson turned in a strong all-around sprint triathlon performance, highlighted by a bike leg that averaged roughly 15.3 mph a segment where she climbed from 314th to as high as 160th overall at one point, showing real strength on two wheels. That bike surge set her up well for the remainder of the race, as she carried solid momentum into the run. The swim and transitions were the areas where time slipped away, with T1 taking nearly 9:34 and contributing to a mid-pack position exiting the water. Still, Kylie fought back steadily, climbing from 386th after the swim to 246th by the finish. Her run pace held consistently in the 9:259:53 min/mile range, capping off a well-rounded race with a strong close and clear signs of a talented all-around athlete at just 17 years old.