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Date: Nov. 30, 2025 Participant: Sammy Connell #4015 Race: 2025 UW Medicine Seattle Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed and First Place Division Finish Sammy Connell showcased an impressive and consistent performance in the 2025 UW Medicine Seattle Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 1:11:43, maintaining an average pace of 5:28 min/mile. Notably, Sammy secured 1st place in the M15-19 division. His journey through the 13.1-mile race saw a strong start with his first mile at a very commendable 5:14 min/mile, and he maintained paces within a close range throughout the race. A slight fluctuation in split times was observed, with mile 11 marking his slowest pace of 6:05 min/mile, followed by a strong recovery in the final miles. Sammy finished overall 8th from a pool of 5861 participants. To enhance his future performances, refining energy distribution in the latter stages of the race might help sustain the pace, minimizing slower splits. His finish places him among the top competitors, promising a bright future in racing events.