Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Filippo Gai #15308 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Division Leader with Strong Finish Filippo Gai delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon half marathon event. Clocking a total time of 1:23:42, Filippo maintained a strong average pace of 6:23 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. His splits illustrate remarkable consistency, with the first mile at 6:10 and finishing strong in the final mile despite a slightly slower pace at times. Notably, mile 8 stood out with an impressive pace of 5:52 min/mile, showcasing his ability to push when necessary. Filippo secured the top spot in the M15-18 division for every split, demonstrating dominance among his peers. Although his overall placement was 69th out of a total of 5623 participants, his position within the division highlights his potential. To further enhance performance, focusing on maintaining speed in later miles could prove beneficial, particularly where pace slightly declined. A consistent division-topping effort like this offers a strong foundation to build upon in future races.