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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Olivia Bernier #285 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent and Strong Performance Exemplified Olivia Bernier showcased remarkable consistency throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:46 min/mile for the full 26.2 miles, Olivia completed the race with a final time of 3:23:29. Noteworthy is her top 10 finish in the F16-24 division, placing 9th out of several entrants. Throughout the race, Olivia demonstrated a solid start, hitting mile 1 in 7:39 and maintaining a steady performance. A strong finish at mile 26 with a split pace of 7:38 highlighted her endurance. It's notable that she gained positions towards the end, improving her overall placement from 297 to 262. Greater attention to maintaining speed during the latter miles, especially between miles 20 and 23 which had slightly slower paces, may result in further improvement. Keep focusing on pacing strategies and assess pacing decisions throughout the race to enhance future performances.