Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Caroline Wilkins #1139 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Steady Progression Through the Bike Marks a Strong Olympic Debut Caroline Wilkins completed the 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon in 3:50:23, a notable step up from her sprint-distance finish here last year. She emerged from the swim in 29:48, transitioned in 9:50, and settled into a bike leg that showed real progression starting around 13 mph and climbing to over 16 mph in the closing miles, ultimately averaging roughly 14.6 mph across the 24-mile course. That negative-split effort on two wheels was one of the highlights of her day. After a smooth 5:59 T2, Caroline tackled the run in 1:24:17, holding a fairly consistent pace in the 12-14 minute mile range before closing with a strong final kick dropping to a 4:01 pace over the last tenth of a mile. Her ability to finish strong on both the bike and run suggests good conditioning for tackling pacing strategy earlier in future Olympic-distance races.