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Date: July 25, 2026 Participant: Matthew Porter #9417 Race: 2026 Spudman Sprint Triathlon Event: Sprint Triathlon Weather: Hot, but otherwise a great day for a triathlon.

Steady Bike Split Fuels a Solid All-Around Finish Matthew Porter completed the Sprint Triathlon in 2:08:43, finishing 309th overall and 154th among men. His bike leg was the standout segment, covering the course at roughly 14.3 mph, a pace that pushed him as high as 72nd overall by the mid-bike checkpoint. That surge shows real strength on two wheels, even though his position settled back into the 150s by the bike-run transition. The swim and run legs were both completed with steady, submaximal pace, keeping Porter consistently positioned in the middle of his age group throughout the race. Transitions were an area worth revisiting T1 took 9:41, notably long compared to his 5:12 T2, suggesting some time could be recovered simply through a quicker, more efficient move from swim to bike. With his bike fitness already showing promise, tightening up that first transition could meaningfully improve his overall result next time out.