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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Ethan Stevens #2200 Race: 2025 Ogden Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Race Development and Strong Finish Ethan Stevens, at 18 years old, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Ogden Marathon, covering a distance of 26.2 miles with a final time of 2:43:29 and an average pace of 6:14 min/mile. Notably, Ethan excelled by maintaining first place in both their gender and division throughout the event. The incremental decrease in pace over the last miles showed notable negative splits, particularly exciting were the final miles: with a 6:01 min/mile at mile 21 and a blistering 5:32 min/mile split at mile 22. Ethan's strategic approach emphasized consistency and efficient pacing. The steady early splits between 6:18 and 6:31 min/mile established a reliable foundation, while the late-race push showcased their determination. While splits varied slightly, Ethan impressively sustained efforts within seconds of each other throughout. The final mile improvement and tightly controlled pace highlight a strong finish and effective race plan execution, marking Ethan on upward trajectory in competitive racing.