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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Russell Wong #4953 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Sustained Performance with a Fast Finish Russell Wong completed the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon with a total time of 1:44:16, maintaining an average pace of 7:57 min/mile. Impressively, Russell began at a pace of 7:25 min/mile for the first mile, highlighting a strong start. His split times remained consistent between 7:49 and 8:02 min/mile for most of the race. The final mile was notably quicker at 7:31 min/mile, showcasing a strong finish. Overall, he placed 232nd out of 1772 participants and finished 43rd in his division, M30-34. His performance aligned with his team's focus on consistent pacing, shown by minimal variation in times. To enhance future race results, a focus on maintaining the initial pace throughout the race could yield gains in positioning, given the strong start and favorable completion. For a runner in the M30-34 division, his pacing demonstrates a solid understanding of race strategy.