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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Olivia Smith #2229 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with Notable Split Improvements Olivia Smith maintained a consistent 16:18 min/mile pace over the first two miles. Notably, her pace peaked during the third mile reaching 21:12 min/mile, which coincided with Hayes Hill. Despite the added challenge, she improved her rank substantially, particularly noted by moving up to 717th overall. This indicates strong climbing ability and effective pacing towards the middle stage of the race. In the final segments, Olivia showcased impressive endurance. She accelerated to a 16:41 min/mile pace in mile six, and further improved to 16:10 min/mile by mile seven. Her strong finish suggests a strategic approach to reserving energy for later parts of the race. Completing the event in 2:39:42 with an elapsed pace of 21:26 min/mile, she achieved 615th place in her gender category. Focusing on earlier pacing strategies could benefit overall consistency and performance for future races. Keep up the effort, Olivia!