Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Mark Thomas #5287 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

A Breakthrough Olympic-Distance Performance Mark Thomas delivered a significant step forward at Spudman, improving his overall finish from 712th to 364th and his age-division ranking from 69th to 35th compared to last year. His swim leg showed the benefit of the Snake River's current, and his bike leg was the highlight of the daycovering the course at roughly 18.7 mph, a pace that moved him into the top third of the men's field by the time he reached T2. The run leg was steady and well-paced, holding him inside the top 350 overall through the finish. Transitions were efficient, with T2 executed in under two minutes, helping preserve the momentum built on the bike. Overall, this was a cohesive, well-managed race that built on his 2025 result with tangible gains across nearly every segment.