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Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Oussama Naji #5446 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Strong negative split with a fast closing kilometre He finished this 5K in 28:16, averaging 5:39/km across 5.00 km. He placed 2,064th of 5,624 overall and 217th in the mens 1825 division. His pacing improved steadily after 2 km: 6:14, 6:30, 5:35, 5:28, then a standout final kilometre in 4:31. That dropped his average pace from 6:21/km at 2 km to 5:39/km by the finish. The key stat is the progression: he ran the second half much quicker than the opening 2 km and gained places throughout, moving from 2,966th at 1 km to 2,064th by the line. In an event known for its fast evening city streets, that finishing speed stands out. For the next race, aiming for a slightly steadier first 2 km could bring the overall time down further.