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Date: May 30, 2026 Participant: Sean O'Connor #343 Race: 2026 Twisted Fork 30K Distance: 18.64 miles

Consistently Strong Performance Yielding a High Finish Sean O'Connor delivered a remarkably consistent performance at the 2026 Twisted Fork Ultra 30K. Sean maintained a commendable pace of 6:46 min/mile over the 18.29-mile distance, finishing with an impressive elapsed time of 2:04:01. Notably, he achieved a 3rd place finish in overall, gender, and division standings among 234 participants. His early start placed him at 11th initially, but by the Kimball Creek checkpoint, he moved up to 3rd, which he held throughout most of the race. Sean's splits reveal a dynamic race strategy, especially notable at the outset with a swift first split pace of 5:42 min/mile. He demonstrated endurance during the 7.63-mile stretch at an average pace of 6:41 min/mile, vital for maintaining his podium position. Analyzing his race, there is a minor slow down in the "End of Flying Dog Segment" split where the pace dipped to 8:19 min/mile. Fine-tuning the transition through such segments could further enhance results.