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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Nikhil Gupta #9552 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Negative Splits Nikhil Gupta completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede with an overall time of 1:19:26, maintaining an average pace of 10:39 min/mile over 7.45 miles. Impressively, Nikhil achieved negative splits during the last two miles, with notable improvement at the 6th mile, running a 9:10 min/mile pace. Early stages showed some variability, with a slower split of 13:21 min/mile on the third mile, which coincides with the steep portion of Hayes Hill. Starting strong with a mile pace of 10:42, Nikhil managed seventh-mile repetition consistency at a faster 9:10 min/mile pace, demonstrating energy conservation for a solid finish. His placings were consistently within a respectable range, showcasing an impressive push in the latter half, moving up to 115th in gender standings by the 6th mile. Collaborate with Mylapore Run Club for strategy discussions on maintaining steadier pacing throughout to capitalize on final splits.