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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Chi Yuan #40579 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with Notable Improvements Chi Yuan from Sunnyvale, CA, delivered a balanced performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. She maintained a steady pace for the first two miles, clocking a consistent split time of 17:13 min/mile. At the challenging Hayes Hill segment, there was a noticeable increase in her split times as she adjusted her pacing strategy. Her overall race pace was 18:38 min/mile, and she finished the 7.45-mile race in 2:18:54, placing 526th among female participants out of a total of 1839 competitors. Chi demonstrated resilience by improving her position throughout the race. A particular highlight is her final two splits where she showed a significant improvement in pace, clocking 17:51 min/mile and 18:04 min/mile. This strong finish indicates effective energy management and a well-executed race strategy. Continuing to build on this consistency could further enhance her future race performances.