The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at Johannesburg 2026, Katlego Mthembu crossed the line in 1:27:49: 54th of 131 men, faster than 59% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were where this race was made, 1:41 ahead of the median. A harder second half: 2:13 more lost to the middle of the field after halfway than before it.
The field ran 8:11 faster at Johannesburg 2026 than at Johannesburg I 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 10:20Running 1 6:02v median −0:12
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Block 02 8:18Running 2 4:24v median +0:06
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Block 03 11:10Running 3 4:36v median −0:04
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Block 04 8:18Running 4 4:31v median −0:10
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Block 05 9:19Running 5 4:31v median −0:12
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Block 06 7:36Running 6 4:43v median +0:01
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Block 07 10:48Running 7 4:46v median −0:01
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Block 08 15:00Running 8 7:22v median +0:02
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:08
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.