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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Brian Shupe #9468 Race: 2026 Spudman Sprint Triathlon Event: Sprint Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Steady Pacing Across All Three Disciplines Leads to Strong Overall Finish Brian Shupe turned in a well-rounded sprint triathlon performance, finishing 224th overall out of 570 participants and 118th among men. His race featured a smooth transition from swim to bike, and his cycling leg stood out as a high pointaveraging roughly 16 mph over the bike course, a pace that pushed him into the top 100 at several points during that segment. The run leg saw some fluctuation in pace, with a strong middle stretch before settling into a steady finish. Transitions were efficient, particularly T2, which helped maintain momentum into the run course. Overall, Brian's bike segment was the clear strength of the day, and there's an opportunity to build more consistency in the run to complement that cycling strength in future races.