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Date: Jun 1, 2025 Participant: Eli Jones #551 Race: 2025 Visit Casper Marathon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits Highlight Stellar Performance Eli Jones, aged 19 from Council Bluffs, Iowa, delivered an exceptional performance at the 2025 Visit Casper Marathon. Consistently maintaining an average pace of 6:01 min/mile, Eli demonstrated remarkable endurance and speed over the 26.2-mile distance. Notably, he clocked his fastest split with a blistering 5:44 min/mile pace between miles 12 and 13, and his final mile was a strong 5:48. His overall time was 2:38:02, a testament to his steady pacing and competitive drive. Throughout the marathon, Eli occupied the top positions, finishing first overall, first among males, and first in the division for ages 0-19. This consistency across all metrics underlines his exceptional racing strategy and execution. The slower mile between distances 22 and 23 suggests potential areas to optimize for next races, but overall, the strategic beginning and faster ends played to his strength. Well-executed splits and an impressive finish cap an outstanding race result.