The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Riga 2026, Craig Taylor crossed the line in 1:13:32: 147th of 882 men, faster than 83% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 5:34 quicker than the median and 1st of 882. Stronger after halfway: 4:49 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The field ran 1:29 slower at Riga 2026 than at Malaga 2026, which makes this time better than it looks.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:59Running 1 4:41v median −1:09
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Block 02 6:45Running 2 4:04v median −1:09
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Block 03 8:20Running 3 4:17v median −1:18
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Block 04 8:05Running 4 8:01v median +2:30
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Block 05 8:49Running 5 4:29v median −1:05
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Block 06 6:17Running 6 4:25v median −1:05
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Block 07 9:20Running 7 4:31v median −0:55
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Block 08 9:03Running 8 4:20v median −1:04
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 8:04
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 869
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 869 men who finished.