The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at Johannesburg 2026, Siyabonga Mhlomi crossed the line in 1:23:25: 38th of 131 men, faster than 71% of the field.
Legs and stations told different stories: 86% of the field beaten on the runs, 53% on the stations. The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:00 quicker than the median and 34th of 131. Stronger after halfway: 1:53 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The fastest of 2 finishes in the Pro division for Siyabonga Mhlomi.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 10:30Running 1 6:02v median −0:12
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Block 02 7:42Running 2 3:37v median −0:41
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Block 03 11:29Running 3 3:52v median −0:48
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Block 04 8:37Running 4 4:09v median −0:32
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Block 05 9:10Running 5 3:56v median −0:47
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Block 06 6:16Running 6 3:51v median −0:51
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Block 07 9:25Running 7 4:02v median −0:45
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Block 08 13:43Running 8 5:40v median −1:40
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:41
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 130
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 130 men who finished.