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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Melker Isaksson #5035 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start Fades: Analyzing the Splits Melker Isaksson from Las Vegas completed the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:43:04, maintaining an average pace of 7:52 min/mile. His performance showed an impressive initial pace, clocking a quick first mile at 6:36 min/mile, which placed him 17th in his division. However, subsequent miles saw a gradual pace decrease, notably around mile 9 with a pace of 8:17 min/mile, eventually settling at 8:22 min/mile in the final stretch. He ended in the top 12% overall out of 1,772 participants. The progression indicates a potential area for strategic pacing improvement in future races. Consistency was seen with a brief recovery during the sixth mile, where Melker adjusted back to a 7:15 min/mile pace, improving his division rank briefly. Encouragement is advised for maintaining that form for longer stretches. Overall, Melker represented Team EPS with a solid performance at this event.