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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Ada Talbot #2273 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Consistent Gains Mark a Strong Olympic-Distance Outing Ada Talbot crossed the finish line of the 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon in 3:28:27, trimming nearly five minutes off her 2023 result and climbing in both her overall and gender rankings despite a deeper field of nearly 2,000 athletes. Her pacing was steady across the swim and transitions, showing solid race execution from start to finish. The bike leg was a clear strength, with Ada averaging roughly 15.2 mph over the 24-mile course and moving into the top third of her age group at several checkpoints along the ride. Her run settled into a consistent low-12-minute pace, an area where added run-specific speed work could help her close the gap even further next time. Altogether, this race reflects meaningful year-over-year improvement and a well-balanced overall performance.