The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Istanbul 2026, Holly Matthews crossed the line in 1:20:23: 61st of 416 women, faster than 85% of the field.
Legs and stations told different stories: 93% of the field beaten on the runs, 65% on the stations. The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 2:29 quicker than the median and 28th of 416. The farmers carry cost the most time: 2:42 slower than the median.
Istanbul ran fast: the 162 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 2:43 quicker here than at their other races. The fastest of 2 finishes in the Open division for Holly Matthews.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 10:20Running 1 5:15v median −0:56
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Block 02 5:53Running 2 4:09v median −1:01
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Block 03 9:18Running 3 4:17v median −1:01
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Block 04 8:19Running 4 4:15v median −1:05
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Block 05 9:36Running 5 4:16v median −1:09
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Block 06 9:09Running 6 4:05v median −1:16
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Block 07 8:48Running 7 4:28v median −0:50
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Block 08 11:15Running 8 4:15v median −1:44
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:49