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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Ryan Jones #4142 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Bike Strength Fuels a Steady Olympic Finish Ryan Jones closed out the 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon in 3:38:33, powered by a standout bike leg. Covering the 25.36-mile ride in 1:31:06, he averaged roughly 16.7 mph, moving from 125th to 81st in his division within the opening miles of the course. Transitions were crisp as well, with a 5:54 T1 and a quick 3:18 T2, helping him carry momentum from the water to the road. The run proved to be the more demanding leg, with Jones holding a steady but slower rhythm across the 6.21-mile course, finishing in 1:28:30. Pace stayed consistent through the final miles rather than fading late, suggesting solid pacing discipline even as fatigue set in. Compared to his 2023 Spudman Sprint finish, this result reflects a jump in distance and endurance demands a good foundation to build run speed off the bike as he continues tackling Olympic-distance racing.