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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Sapna Vijayakumar #1891 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Mid-Race Splits Sapna Vijayakumar maintained a steady performance throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. She completed the race with a final time of 5:11:15, covering the 26.2-mile distance at an average pace of 11:52 min/mile. Notably, her strongest performance was from miles 9 to 11, with split paces improving to as fast as 10:38 min/mile, suggesting a good midpoint effort. Additionally, from splits 3 to 6, her consistent improvements indicate effective pacing and energy management. In particular, Sapna's placement improved significantly from mile 8 to mile 9 among her gender and age cohort, signaling a strong push during this section. While she finished 34th in the F50-54 division, her ability to maintain splits close to her average pace demonstrates consistency. For future races, focusing on sustaining speed and pushing the pace in the final miles might improve overall placement and time. Great effort and a committed performance from start to finish!