W-L Crew Triathlon

Grit and Determination: The 2026 W-L Crew Triathlon

The spirit of Washington-Liberty rowing was on full display this past weekend at the 2026 W-L Crew Triathlon.  From the first erg pull to the final stride, the event was run exactly as Charlie Butt would have wanted.

The W-L Tri is a unique event with a 4000m run, 2 mile run, and 2 minute bench row. Total score is the erg time doubled plus run time minus 3 seconds for each bench row. 

The day was not without its challenges. Mother Nature brought some biting cold winds that made the outdoor portion of the event a bit too treacherous for a standard run. However, the organizers didn't miss a beat, quickly moving the run indoors to ensure the safety of the participants without sacrificing the intensity of the competition.

While other programs might have folded under the pressure of the elements, W-L proved its resilience. In a definitive show of "Arlington Tough," the team prevailed over Alexandria City High School by refusing to cancel an indoor event simply because of some cold outside. It was a reminder that while you can't control the weather, you can certainly control how you react to it.

The competition was fierce across all categories, with athletes pushing themselves to new personal bests. You can view the full breakdown of the times and standings on the official results page.

Congratulations to all the participants, and a huge thank you to the boosters and volunteers who made the day possible. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the water soon! 

Boys Overall Winner: Austin Cooper (W-L)

Girls Overall Winner: Sara Glade (ACHS)

Boys Novice Winner: Teddy Totten (Yorktown)

Girls Novice Winner: Friederike Leutche (ACHS)

FULL OFFICIAL RESULTS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pO1H2mz8YaqpOgkweMC9dkkZy63dSrebfnesx9If9zE/edit?gid=0#gid=0