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The 43rd Annual Adult Parade 3 Kings Day Mile race witnessed thrilling performances, with Michael Dizon-Buman and Mikaela Smith emerging victorious in the male and female open categories, respectively.
Michael Dizon-Buman clinched the top spot in the male open category, finishing the race in an impressive 4:10.4. His time was just 7 seconds shy of the course record of 4:03, held by Dr. Marlon Williams. Michael's performance showcased his exceptional speed and endurance, earning him a well-deserved first place.
In the female open category, Mikaela Smith delivered a stellar performance, completing the race in 5:06.4. She was 9 seconds off the course record of 4:57, held jointly by Evalise Gomez and Ninfa Barnard. Mikaela's determination and athleticism were evident as she secured the first place in her category.
The race also featured strong performances from other participants. Thomas Crikelair finished second in the male open category with a time of 4:23.7, followed by Nathan Langley in third place at 4:31.0, and Jacob Anderson in 4th place with a time of 6:56.6. In the master male category, William "Billy" Bohlke took first place with a time of 4:46.7. Randell Nielsen took 2nd place in the same master male category with a time of 6:07.4.
In the U20 male category, Vedant Mital emerged victorious, completing the race in 4:55.4, with David Morton Jr. finishing second at 5:00.1 and Juvante Hurst in third place at 5:26.5.
The female open category saw Katelyn Jones finishing second with a time of 6:54.1, followed closely by Olivia Jones with a time of 6:58.8. Miko Dizon-Buman rounded out the top four with a time of 7:04.2.
The 1 Mile 3 Kings Day race starts off the Crucian Christmas Festival Adult Parade. Congratulations to all the runners for their outstanding performances!