Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Nat Harward #5117 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Strong Swim Sets the Stage for a Steady Olympic Finish Nat Harward completed the 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon in 2:48:26, anchored by a strong swim leg that placed 80th overall out of 1,987 finishers and 3rd in his 40-44 age group. His bike leg averaged roughly 20 mph, showing solid, consistent power through the ride's midsection before settling into transition and the run. Compared to his 2022 (2:12:04) and 2025 (2:07:29) Spudman finishes, this year's overall time marks a step back, primarily on the run, which averaged closer to 10:45 per mile versus the sub-4:30 paces he's posted in past editions. With his swim ability clearly a strength, sharpening run consistency could help him return closer to his previous Spudman form.