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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sydney Topping #40608 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Gains Mark Performance Sydney Topping, from Carmichael, CA, showcased an engaging performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Her overall time was 1:15:34, maintaining an average pace of 10:08 min/mile for the 7.45 miles. Notably, her positioning improved significantly after the initial splits. Starting with a 10:24 min/mile pace, she moved from overall placing 345 to 199 by the seventh mile, indicating strategic pacing and determination. A particular standout was the transition on Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3, where a pacing adjustment from 11:32 to 11:28 min/mile was evident. Her pace consistency improved remarkably in the latter miles, especially the fifth mile with an impressive 9:39 min/mile split. The competitive spirit was further demonstrated with a finish placing of 240 out of 1839 participants, and 131 within her gender, underscoring a strong and consistent performance on behalf of the Stanford Running Club.