Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Rhett Oakey #1108 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Steady Bike Power Couldn't Offset a Tough Run Rhett posted a 30:59 swim to open his Olympic-distance day, moving into a 7:48 T1 before settling into the bike leg. He covered the 24.4-mile ride in 1:45:36, averaging roughly 13.9 mph, with several strong middle-course splits pushing into the mid-15 mph range before tapering late. A quick 5:26 T2 kept him moving efficiently into the run. The run leg proved to be the toughest stretch, with Rhett's overall pace settling near 14:50 per mile across the 6.2-mile course, finishing in 1:32:26. This marks a notable step back from his previous two Spudman finishes3:26:17 in 2022 and 3:32:23 in 2023suggesting the run leg is the clearest area to target in training heading into future races. Building run durability off the bike could help him recapture that sub-3:30 form.