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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Piper Collins #9089 Race: 2026 Spudman Sprint Triathlon Event: Sprint Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Strong Swim Start Fuels Solid All-Around Finish Piper Collins opened her race with a standout swim, exiting the water 20th overall and 6th among all women good for 1st in her 20-29 division at that point. She carried strong momentum into T1, posting the 5th-fastest transition in her division, and hit the bike course with confidence, averaging roughly 15.5 mph over the ride. The run proved tougher sledding, with her overall position slipping from 33rd to 45th by the first mile marker and settling into a pace near 11:16 per mile. Her division ranking dropped from 1st off the swim to 7th by the finish, reflecting stronger competition on land than in the water. Finishing in 1:42:46, 93rd overall out of 570, Piper's early swim speed stands out as the highlight sharpening bike-to-run transitions and building run strength could help her hold position deeper into future races.