Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Kaitlyn Johnson #2146 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Strong Swim and Bike Set Up a Tough Closing Run Kaitlyn Johnson opened her Olympic-distance race with a swift 21:49 swim, good for 84th among all women and 13th in her 30-34 division. She carried that momentum onto the bike, averaging roughly 16.1 mph over the course. A standout mid-ride stretch near the 14-mile mark saw her briefly lead her entire age group, a sign of real strength on the saddle. The run told a different story. Early miles clicked off around 12-13 min/mile, but the pace slowed considerably in the closing stretch, with her final miles dropping well off that rhythm. She crossed the line in 3:48:01, finishing 49th in her division and 321st among women. Building run-specific endurance off the bikethrough brick workoutscould help her hold pace deeper into future races and better reflect the fitness shown in the swim and bike legs.