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The 2025 UIL Girls 1A 3200-meter final showcased a commanding performance from London Yanity of Tilden McMullen County, who led nearly every step of the way to secure the state title in 11:17.24. The race opened at a brisk pace, with a lead pack of four quickly separating from the rest of the field. Early on, the chase group remained close, but by the 1200-meter mark, Yanity began to stretch her lead, settling into a strong rhythm while Isabella Billingsley, her teammate, ran in second, followed closely by Jayton's Jace Chisum.
As the race unfolded, the pace began to slow, especially on the fourth lap, but Yanity remained firmly in control. At the halfway point, she continued to dominate up front, while Chisum made a decisive move into second, pushing Billingsley back to third. Despite the slowing tempo across the field, Yanity never showed signs of fading, and she approached the bell lap with a secure lead. The positions in the top three held steady over the final lap, with Chisum comfortably in second and Billingsley solidly in third.
The last 200 meters confirmed the podium: Yanity crossed the line unchallenged, capturing gold, while Chisum claimed silver in 11:26.65, and Billingsley rounded out the podium in 11:30.91. The conditions on the day were challenging, but the top three delivered performances that reflected both their preparation and resilience. The Tilden McMullen County duo's 1-3 finish highlighted the team's strength, and Chisum's well-timed move into second was a display of race smarts and determination.
