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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Yutong Lu #3503 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Yutong Lu completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an overall time of 1:55:34, averaging a pace of 15:30 min/mile. Impressively, Yutong gained substantial ground in improving placement by 1,445 spots from the start to the third mile. Her strategic push after Hayes Hill is evident in a strong segment performance between miles 2 and 3, clocking a split time of 18:37, yet managing to pass over 1,000 participants. Yutong's performance was steady, though she might consider focusing on pace consistency in future events. The initial mile was completed in 12:09, reflecting her potential for maintaining a quicker start throughout. Her finish in the top 50% of her age division, placing 1637th out of 24386 total participants, underscores her determination and capacity to perform in competitive environments. These accomplishments are a testament to her commitment and make her a valuable member of the LinkedIn team.