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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sean Swett #1246 Race: 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Clear and cool. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Momentum with Strong Finish Sean Swett, a 23-year-old from Olympia, WA, showcased impressive pacing during the 2025 Whidbey Island Marathon, completing the race with an overall time of 3:37:45. His average pace was 8:18 min/mile. A noteworthy aspect of his performance was his consistent improvement lap after lap. By mile 15, Sean reached his best position in his division, maintaining the 3rd position for the M20-24 category until the end. Sean progress was particularly evident between miles 16 and 23, where consistent sub-8:10 paces were achieved. He capitalized on this momentum with a standout 6:48 mile split at mile 23, the fastest of his race. While a slight pace drop occurred between mile 24 and 25, Sean managed a strong recovery with an 8:15 final mile. Overall, adapting his pace competently throughout the race played a key role in his successful completion.