Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Craig Butler #4042 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

A Steady Finish, Off the Pace of Past Years Craig Butler completed the 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon in 3:33:16, finishing 791st among men and 74th in the Elite Men division. This result trails his previous three appearances at Spudman 2:45:59 in 2023, 2:39:29 in 2024, and 3:21:53 in 2025 marking a continued shift toward a more conservative pace over the past three years. On the bike, Craig covered the 24.39-mile course in 1:48:53, averaging roughly 13.4 mph. His run leg was a bright spot, covering 6.2 miles in exactly 1:00:00 for a pace near 9:39 per mile, showing solid steadiness off the bike. His T1 split of 8:14 stands out as an area to tighten up shaving even a few minutes there could meaningfully improve his overall time in future races.