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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Jack O Donovan #2508 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort and Strong Finish at Bay to Breakers Jack O Donovan maintained a solid performance throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Showing impressive consistency, he started with 6:01 min/mile for the first two miles, keeping a stable pace. Notably, he maintained his form during the uphill stretch of Hayes Hill, where his time was 6:35 for the third mile split, yet he still improved his overall position to 40th. Throughout the race, Jack demonstrated skillful pacing and determination by recovering from the hill and pushing through to finish with a strong last mile time of 5:35. Finishing with an overall elapsed time of 44:05 for the 7.45-mile course, Jack's endurance and speed placed him 50th overall and 49th among male participants. His ability to quicken his pace in the latter part of the race, particularly running a 5:30 split in the sixth mile, highlights notable resilience and a commendable performance as part of the West Valley Track Club Men's B team.