Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Joshua Ahlstrom #9003 Race: 2026 Spudman Sprint Triathlon Event: Sprint Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Strong Swim Sets the Tone in a Well-Balanced Sprint Finish Joshua opened with a standout swim, clocking 15:24 to post the 19th-fastest split among men and 5th in his division a strong signal of solid open-water fitness. He carried that momentum into the bike leg, averaging roughly 17.5 mph over the course, which helped him hold a top-40 position overall through T2. The run rounded out a consistent effort, with mile splits settling in the 9:079:35 range as fatigue naturally set in late in the race. He finished 33rd overall out of 570 and 8th in the competitive 20-29 age group, a solid result built on an efficient swim and steady bike-run combination. Sharpening T1 and T2 transition times could shave off a bit more overall time in future races, but the overall pacing strategy across all three disciplines was well executed.