At the time, Conner Mantz didn’t appear to be a factor.

Source: https://www.timescall.com/2023/05/29/bolder-boulder-conner-mantz-makes-history-at-43rd-bolder-boulder/

Mantz, 26, and Young, 30, have been training together in Provo under the guidance of Eyestone.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/9/23909852/why-u-s-olympic-marathon-hopefuls-have-two-former-byu-stars-to-thank

While Mantz, Montanez and Weaver were among the first runners with Utah ties to cross the finish line in a chilly rain, there were dozens of Utah runners behind them, both professional and amateur.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/4/17/23686805/boston-marathon-connor-mantz-byu-utah