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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Nina Tchirkova #40982 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Impressive Finish Strategy Nina Tchirkova showed consistent pacing throughout the "2026 Bay to Breakers" event, maintaining a steady pace around 15:30 min/mile for the initial two miles. Notably, the third mile marked her slowest split at 17:06 min/mile, indicating the challenging Hayes Hill segment might have impacted her pace. However, she recovered remarkably in the latter stages of the race. The final stretch of the race displayed impressive improvement. Nina accelerated her pace significantly to 12:26 min/mile in the sixth mile, showcasing her strong finish strategy. Her overall race performance positioned her 842nd of 1839 participants and 426th in the female category. Focus on maintaining the pace on steep sections could further enhance her performance in future events. She demonstrated potential for growth and resilience as part of Team Gooselings.