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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: AHMET KOYLAN #51612 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement with a Strong Finish Ahmet Koylan's performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K showcased consistent improvement, especially evident in his final splits. Starting with a steady 13:48 min/mile pace for the first mile, Ahmet encountered a significant pace shift from miles 2 to 4, with Hayes Hill contributing to the increased split times as seen in the 35:28 min/mile pace during the third mile. Despite these challenging conditions, he managed to regain momentum, improving his pace significantly in the final two miles with split times of 10:12 and 10:23 min/mile. Overall, Ahmet completed the race in 2:33:00, with an average pace of 20:32 min/mile. Notably, his performance improved throughout the second half of the race, effectively moving him up in the rankings within his division and gender, including a dramatic position change in miles 5 and 6. These final splits indicate adaptability and endurance, key components for a great running strategy in future events.