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Date: Nov. 30, 2025 Participant: Dexter Stevens #7875 Race: 2025 UW Medicine Seattle Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Fast Start and Strong Finish Dexter Stevens showcased outstanding endurance in the 2025 UW Medicine Seattle Marathon over a distance of 26.2 miles with a total elapsed time of 2:41:57, maintaining a steady average pace of 6:10 min/mile. Significantly, Dexter secured 1st place in his division (M15-19), ahead of 355 other male competitors. Notably, Dexter began the race strongly, clocking a swift first-mile split of 5:17 min/mile, ranking 3rd overall. Throughout the race, Dexter's place fluctuated, yet he retained an unwavering focus on maintaining his pace. Critical splits included a strong recovery at mile 6 with a split of 5:38 min/mile. Dexter's strategic push in the latter stages allowed him to retain a top position in his division, and he finished consistently, achieving 22nd place overall among the 3566 total participants. It's important to note a slight pace decrease towards the finish, particularly between miles 24-26, where his pace slowed to around 7:05-7:32 min/mile. Focusing on sustaining a steady pace in final segments may enhance future performances.