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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Natalie Wall #7230 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Strong Bike Surges Highlight a Resilient Endurance Effort Natalie Wall completed the 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon in 4:13:52, finishing 412th among female athletes. Her swim benefited from the Snake River's current, and her bike leg stood out with several strong surgesreaching averages near 14.514.7 mph through the middle miles, well above her overall bike average of roughly 12.6 mph. Both transitions were efficient, each completed in under six minutes, showing solid logistical execution between disciplines. The run proved to be the toughest portion of her day, with pacing settling into the 1516 minute-per-mile range through the second half. Compared to her 2025 Spudman finish of 3:39:58, this year's overall time reflects a slower race, particularly on the run. Natalie may benefit from targeted run training blocks to help sustain pace deeper into the run leg, building on the clear cycling strength she demonstrated this season.