Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Anna Mae Walker #7225 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Strong Bike Surge Powers a Steady Olympic-Distance Finish Anna Mae Walker completed her Olympic-distance race in 4:10:37, showcasing a bike leg that only got faster as it went. After an opening split near 6:04/mile pace off the bike start, she dropped to the 4:304:40/mile range through the back half of the ride, averaging roughly 12.45 mph for the 24.39-mile bike course a clear sign of strong power and pacing management once she settled in. The run proved more of a challenge, holding in the 14:3014:45/mile range for most of the second half after a quicker opening mile near 12:39. Transitions were efficient, with T1 and T2 combined under 13 minutes. Overall, the bike split stands out as the highlight of the day, and continued run-focused training could help her carry that same negative-split strength into the final leg.