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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Blake Jones #9294 Race: 2026 Spudman Sprint Triathlon Event: Sprint Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Strong Bike Split Powers a Top-20 Finish Blake Jones turned in a well-rounded sprint triathlon performance, finishing 18th overall out of 570 athletes and 4th in the competitive Men's 20-29 division. His swim was a highlight, exiting the water in 14:33 and holding 4th in his age group right from the start. The bike leg was where Blake truly shined, covering the course at an average speed of roughly 16.2 mph and climbing as high as 3rd in his division mid-ride, showing strong sustained power on two wheels. Transitions were sharp, with a snappy 1:19 T2 keeping momentum into the run. Blake closed with a 23:52 run split, averaging around 7:40 per mile, enough to hold onto a top-20 overall placement. With a strong swim and standout bike leg already in hand, tightening up the run pace could be the next step toward climbing further up the leaderboard in future races.