Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Carly Dent #9121 Race: 2026 Spudman Sprint Triathlon Event: Sprint Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

A Strengthening Bike Leg Fuels a Steady Sprint Finish Carly's swim leg came in smooth and controlled, transitioning quickly into a bike segment that showed real progression. She started around 10.9 mph in the opening miles, then surged into the 14+ mph range through the middle third of the coursean encouraging sign of bike fitness and pacing discipline as the ride progressed. T2 ran longer than T1, suggesting an area to tighten up for future races. The run settled into a steady rhythm, holding consistent form through the final miles. Overall, this was a well-paced sprint effort with a standout bike performance as the highlightbuilding on last year's Olympic-distance finish with a more dialed-in pacing strategy this time around.