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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Oliver Horner #2539 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Mid-Race Recovery Boosts Pace Remarkably Oliver Horner, representing Adam's Aliens, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers in a time of 1:37:01, averaging a pace of 13:01 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. Starting strong with an 11:32 min/mile pace, his performance experienced variations across different sections. Notably, from miles 2 to 3, including Hayes Hill, his pace slowed to 14:23 min/mile. However, he overcame this slowdown effectively. In subsequent miles, Oliver demonstrated impressive resilience and strategic pacing. His split time for the sixth mile improved significantly to 11:46 min/mile from the previous mile's 12:48 min/mile. This remarkable comeback brought noticeable improvements in his rankings, and maintained consistency at the end with another strong mile at 11:22 min/mile. Continuing to refine hill strategies could further enhance performance in future races. Overall, his ability to maintain focus and regain pace is commendable.