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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Quin Zola #5286 Race: 2026 Capital City 5 Mile Distance: 5.0 miles

Dominating Performance in Olympia Quin Zola showcased an outstanding performance, completing the 2026 Capital City 5 Mile race in 28:27. This resulted in an impressive average pace of 5:41 min/mile. Quin maintained a strong lead from start to finish, securing 1st place overall in a field of 1,074 participants. Each split demonstrated consistent acceleration, with the fastest mile covered in just 5:21 during the last leg. Key splits included a steady start at 6:03 for the first mile, followed by progressively faster paces of 5:52, 5:47, and 5:46 min/mile. Quin's ability to gradually increase speed before completing the race with his fastest mile is commendable. While commanding splits were consistent, maintaining relaxation in form during peak efforts might support further progress. Overall, this performance was a testament to training and discipline. Keep honing those pacing strategies to sustain even greater speeds throughout future events.