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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Xiang Wang #25064 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with Strong Finish Xiang Wang exhibited a steady pace through the early stages of the race, covering the first two miles at a consistent 16:41 min/mile pace. Despite climbing the steep Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3, where the pace shifted to 21:19 min/mile, he made remarkable progress in overall placement, moving up from 11391 to 9024. Notably, he improved his division placement from 939 to 761 among males aged 40-49, showcasing resilience and determination. The final stretch of the race saw an impressive finish with a notable increase in pace during mile 7, clocking 14:04 min/mile. This enabled him to complete the 12K event with an overall pace of 18:31 min/mile. Xiang finished 13416th overall out of 24386 participants, ranking 6635th among males, and 1099th within his division. The performance was further enhanced by the strength of his team, Beyond the Limit, contributing to his solid finish.