Results/Photos

Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Matt Tranter #4295 Race: 2026 Spudman Olympic Triathlon Event: Olympic Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Steady Pacing and Strong Bike Split Power a Solid Age-Group Finish Matt Tranter completed the Olympic-distance race in 2:25:59, finishing 52nd overall out of 1,987 participants and 8th in the Mens 35-39 division. His swim covered 0.86 miles in 19:33, placing him 120th overall in that segment, before a swift 4:23 transition into the bike course. On the bike, Tranter covered roughly 24.4 miles in 1:13:00, averaging close to 20 mph, with his strongest split coming through the mid-course stretch where he clocked a 2:49/mile pace, climbing into the top 32 overall at that point in the race. After a quick 1:31 T2, Tranter settled into the run, covering the final 6.21 miles in 47:33, averaging around 7:39 per mile. His run pace was fairly consistent through the middle miles before settling slightly in the final stretch, closing strong with a final push through the finish line. Across the full race, Tranters bike leg stood out as his most competitive segment relative to the field, while his swim and run performances remained steady contributors to a well-rounded overall result.