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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Ben George #9183 Race: 2026 Spudman Sprint Triathlon Event: Sprint Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Bike Strength Fuels Mid-Pack Charge, Run Tells a Different Story Ben turned in a strong swim before really finding his rhythm on the bike, averaging close to 14.7 mph and climbing all the way to 158th overall by mile 12 a notable surge given where he started. That bike split was clearly his weapon today, moving him up more than 100 spots in the field during that leg alone. The run, however, couldn't match that momentum, settling into the 14-minute/mile range and allowing over 170 competitors to pass him by the finish. Transitions were also an area to tighten up, with T2 taking nearly 11 minutes. For next time, incorporating some brick workouts to carry bike fitness into the run and streamlining transition efficiency could translate that strong cycling engine into an even stronger finish.