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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Dan Thomas #5286 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Age-Group Champion Shows Balanced Strength Across All Three Disciplines Dan Thomas turned in a commanding performance at the 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon, capturing the top spot in the men's 40-44 division and finishing 16th overall out of nearly 2,000 competitors. His day was defined by consistency, moving efficiently through each transition and never dropping out of the top 20 at any point in the race. The bike leg stood out, with Dan averaging roughly 22.6 mph over the course, a pace that vaulted him into podium position for his division early. His run showed strong pacing discipline, settling into a rhythm in the high 7:30s to 7:50s per mile before closing with a sub-4:00 sprint to the finish line. Both transitions were crisp, keeping him competitive with the top overall finishers throughout the event.