Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Lanae Varner #7221 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Bike Speed Emerges as the Standout Strength Lanae Varner opened her day with a 25:59 swim before a lengthy 23:47 T1 a segment worth tightening up going forward. Once on the bike, she found her groove, reaching speeds near 1314 mph on several stretches, including a strong 5.6-mile push completed at roughly 13.1 mph. Her overall bike split of 2:04:42 averaged about 11.7 mph across the course, showing solid power after a slower transition. After a quick 12:15 T2, Varner settled into the run, where she had a standout surge climbing to 8th among women and 9th in her division during one three-mile stretch. Her overall run pace hovered near 1819 minutes per mile, finishing in 1:54:35. The bike leg stood out as the clear strength of her race, and sharpening transition times could help her build on this performance.