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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Simon Gomez Gallego #41085 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Finish Simon Gomez Gallego maintained a consistent pace throughout his 2026 Bay to Breakers race, initially running the first two miles at a steady 6:55 min/mile. He held his overall place around 104th in these early stages. As he approached the challenging Hayes Hill section between miles 2.2 and 2.7, he recorded a split of 7:43 min/mile, slipping slightly to 96th position overall. Post-hill, Simon found his rhythm, improving his pace notably in the sixth mile with a split of 6:38 min/mile. This strong performance helped stabilize his position. He concluded the 12K with an impressive 7:04 min/mile average pace and finished with a time of 52:40. Although his position shifted slightly to 112th overall and 56th in his gender, Simons ability to improve pace post-hill demonstrates strong speed endurance. Consider focusing on sustained speed on inclines for future races.