Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Gretchen Kondel #3165 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Consistent Pacing Fuels Strong Olympic-Distance Debut Gretchen Kondel completed her first recorded Spudman Olympic Triathlon in 3:31:02, finishing 6th in the 1-19 Solo Female division. Her swim split of 30:35 took advantage of the Snake River's current, translating to a smooth transition into the bike leg. On the bike, she averaged roughly 15.1 mph over the 24.4-mile course, showing solid power and control across the varied terrain, including a strong mid-race segment (Elapsed Distance 19.0) where she covered 10.2 miles in just 36:58. Her run leg spanned 6.21 miles in 1:17:14, with pacing holding mostly steady between 10:54 and 13:21 per mile splits. Transitions were efficient, with T1 at 4:03 and T2 at just 2:15, reflecting good preparation and focus between disciplines. Overall, Kondel placed 251st among 987 female finishers, a promising result that highlights balanced strength across all three disciplines.