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Date: Oct. 4, 2025 Participant: Sebastien Gauthier #270 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 3 Antelope Canyon Trail Race Antelope Canyon Distance: 0.0 miles

Consistent First in Division Finish for Sebastien Sebastien Gauthier impressively maintained his streak of finishing first in his division (M45-49) at the Trail Race Antelope Canyon, with an elapsed time of 2:40:14 over 13.3 miles, which equates to a pace of 12:02 min/mile. Notably, his performance placed him 9th in gender in a field of 299 participants. He started strong with a first-mile pace of 9:08 min/mile, maintaining top-division status from the beginning. The most significant pacing shift occurred between miles 4 and 11, where his split pace slowed to 13:35 min/mile, coinciding with increased elevation. Analyzing past performances, Sebastien's consistent division wins highlight exceptional consistency. His pace improved from the Bryce Canyon race (11:54 min/mile) although over a more extended distance here, suggesting improved endurance. One area to consider is maintaining more uniform splits, particularly in the later stages of the race. This might yield both a faster overall pace and improved finish times. Sebastien's strong early splits and ability to secure first in his division remain commendable achievements.