The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Athens 2026, Christian Folmer crossed the line in 1:14:01: 154th of 616 men, faster than 75% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 0:57 quicker than the median and 174th of 616. Stronger after halfway: 1:14 better against the middle of the field than before it. Quick through the roxzone: 5:37, ahead of 86% of the field.
Athens gave the field time back: about 1:07 faster than the average race this season, by 284 athletes who raced both. The fastest of 6 finishes in the Open division for Christian Folmer.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 9:40Running 1 5:08v median −0:07
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Block 02 7:08Running 2 4:09v median −0:28
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Block 03 8:28Running 3 4:17v median −0:42
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Block 04 8:45Running 4 4:15v median −0:40
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Block 05 8:52Running 5 4:25v median −0:38
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Block 06 6:04Running 6 4:13v median −0:41
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Block 07 8:58Running 7 4:17v median −0:35
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Block 08 10:36Running 8 4:30v median −0:39
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 5:37
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 607
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 607 men who finished.