Tech Worker's Super Bowl Halftime Strava Stats Go Viral

Austin Klapman's 1,198 steps as a sugarcane plant performer captivated audiences

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Austin Klapman, a 26-year-old tech worker, unexpectedly found himself performing as a sugarcane plant during the Super Bowl 60 halftime show. Klapman, who had just returned home from a run, documented his 1,198 steps, 0.57 mile, and 14 minute 21 second performance on the fitness app Strava. His TikTok video showcasing the stats went viral, garnering over 1.2 million views in less than 48 hours.

Why it matters

Klapman's Strava stats highlighted the behind-the-scenes efforts of the hundreds of performers who helped create the visual spectacle of the Super Bowl halftime show. His experience as a regular person participating in such a high-profile event resonated with many viewers, showing how even small roles can have an outsized impact.

The details

Klapman, a former college tennis player who now works in corporate finance, received a text from his mother about signing up for the Super Bowl halftime show. He was selected to be one of the sugarcane plant performers, despite having limited dance experience. After just a few weeks of rehearsals, Klapman took the field at Levi's Stadium, walking 1,198 steps, covering 0.57 miles in 14 minutes and 21 seconds. He documented the performance on his Strava app, later posting the stats on TikTok which quickly went viral.

  • Klapman received the text from his mother about signing up for the halftime show just a few weeks before the Super Bowl.
  • Klapman had only a few weeks of rehearsals before the Super Bowl on February 10, 2026.
  • Klapman's TikTok video showcasing his Strava stats went viral in less than 48 hours after the Super Bowl.

The players

Austin Klapman

A 26-year-old tech worker who performed as a sugarcane plant during the Super Bowl 60 halftime show.

Monmouth University

The college Klapman attended, where he was a former tennis player.

Ouster

The Bay Area technology company where Klapman currently works in corporate finance.

Strava

The fitness app Klapman used to track and document his performance metrics during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Bad Bunny

The musical performer whose halftime show Klapman participated in as a sugarcane plant.

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What they’re saying

“I love to track my activities and see my stats. I just thought it'd be funny, like a fun memorabilia of, 'Hey, this is my little Strava walk of my halftime show performance.'”

— Austin Klapman (The Athletic)

“Every detail matters. Even though we were such a small piece of the show with our tiny presence, there were hundreds of us out there. Maybe our small presence was bigger than we thought. It was really cool to get some of that recognition.”

— Austin Klapman (The Athletic)

“Walking through the tunnel onto the field as a regular person, not an NFL athlete, and seeing tens of thousands of people, and then realizing the rest of the world was watching. It was a crazy feeling. My heart was racing.”

— Austin Klapman (The Athletic)

What’s next

Klapman is currently training for the upcoming New York City Marathon, building on his endurance sports enthusiasm.

The takeaway

Klapman's experience as a regular person participating in the high-profile Super Bowl halftime show highlights how even small roles can have an outsized impact. His viral Strava stats demonstrated the behind-the-scenes efforts of the hundreds of performers who helped create the visual spectacle, resonating with many viewers.