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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Liam Skinner #4567 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Improved Finish Liam Skinner, a 17-year-old from Bluffdale, UT, showed notable improvement in his performance at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K event. He completed the race in 33:10 with an impressive average pace of 5:21 per mile. His results showed significant improvement from 2024, where he finished with a time of 38:50. Throughout the race, Liam maintained remarkable consistency, most notably from the 3rd to 6th miles where he clocked splits between 5:08 and 5:20. Liam's positioning throughout the race indicated a steady climb through the ranks. Starting in 69th overall at the first mile, he advanced to 51st by the race's end among 1159 participants, showcasing his capacity to sustain pace and adjust as needed. Continuing to work on the start and maintaining the energy for earlier splits could enhance his performance even further. His experience from previous races is clearly translating into valuable improvements. Keep up the consistent efforts!