The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Istanbul 2026, Abdullah Alsamak crossed the line in 1:22:10: 299th of 743 men, faster than 60% of the field.
The wall balls were the standout, 0:56 quicker than the median and 235th of 743. The sled pull cost the most time: 1:33 slower than the median. Stronger after halfway: 1:54 better against the middle of the field than before it.
Istanbul gave the field time back: about 3:07 faster than the average race this season, by 324 athletes who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 9:39Running 1 5:17v median −0:02
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Block 02 7:18Running 2 4:28v median +0:02
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Block 03 10:44Running 3 4:27v median −0:19
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Block 04 9:26Running 4 4:32v median −0:13
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Block 05 9:30Running 5 4:45v median −0:07
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Block 06 6:32Running 6 4:28v median −0:16
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Block 07 9:59Running 7 4:42v median −0:01
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Block 08 10:45Running 8 4:59v median −0:28
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 8:22
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 735
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 735 men who finished.