Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Heidi Walker #1137 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Bike Surge Fuels Steady Elite Women's Performance In the 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon, Heidi Walker finished 4th in the Elite Women division and 29th among all women, crossing the line in 2:43:15. Her bike leg was the standout segment, averaging roughly 19.4 mph and propelling her from 18th in her division after the swim up to 3rd by the midpoint of the ride a strong surge that set the tone for the back half of her race. Compared to her 2025 Spudman Olympic finish (2:35:43, also 4th in Elite Women), this year's result came in about 7 minutes slower, suggesting room to sharpen consistency between the bike's strong pace and the run split. Still, holding a top-4 divisional finish in back-to-back years reflects a dependable, competitive level of performance at this distance.