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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Conroy ODonnell #40864 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Gains and Strong Finish Highlight Performance Conroy ODonnell showcased determination and strategic pacing during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Starting with a consistent 22:49 min/mile pace for the first mile, he progressively improved with a slightly quicker second mile at 20:12 min/mile. His strongest segment was strikingly on the challenging 2.2 to 2.7-mile stretch over Hayes Hill, which resulted in a solid climb in rankings to 429th place in his gender category by the third mile. Despite some slowing evident in the fourth and fifth splits, Conroy impressed by regaining momentum towards the finish with a rapid 19:27 min/mile pace in the seventh mile. The final 2.51-hour finish resulted in an overall place of 1293rd among the 1839 participants. By focusing on his approach in the fourth and fifth miles, especially maintaining consistency, Conroy has the potential to enhance future performance outcomes even further. His critical performance atop Hayes Hill remains a commendable highlight.