Izabelle Trefts from The Evergreen State College and assistant coach Katie Burnett represented the U.S. at the 2026 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil. Burnett finished 22nd in the women's marathon race walk, helping the U.S. secure fifth place in the team standings. Trefts took 54th in the women's half marathon race walk, contributing to a 10th place finish for the U.S. team. Both athletes achieved personal milestones, with Burnett recording a best time of 3:55:14 and Trefts finishing at 1:54:42.

By the Numbers
  • Katie Burnett: 3rd U.S. finisher, personal best time of 3:55:14 in the marathon.
  • Izabelle Trefts: 2nd U.S. finisher, time of 1:54:42 in the half marathon.
State of Play
  • The U.S. women's marathon team scored 62 points, finishing fifth overall.
  • In the half marathon, the U.S. team finished 10th with 127 points.
What's Next

The performances may lead to increased training and preparation for upcoming international events in race walking, as both athletes gauge their standings among global competitors. Future competitions could focus on breaking personal records or qualifying for more prestigious global championships.

Bottom Line

Trefts and Burnett's participation at the World Championships underscores the potential of U.S. race walkers on an international scale, highlighting the importance of ongoing development and support for the sport domestically.