The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Helsinki 2026, Ben Wilson crossed the line in 1:12:25: 154th of 913 men, faster than 83% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:17 quicker than the median and 130th of 913. A harder second half: 1:11 more lost to the middle of the field after halfway than before it.
Helsinki ran fast: the 434 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 2:49 quicker here than at their other races. The fastest of 3 finishes in the Open division for Ben Wilson.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:52Running 1 4:36v median −0:39
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Block 02 6:07Running 2 4:10v median −0:33
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Block 03 7:54Running 3 4:26v median −0:29
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Block 04 8:24Running 4 4:28v median −0:26
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Block 05 9:55Running 5 4:43v median −0:25
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Block 06 5:47Running 6 4:15v median −0:42
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Block 07 8:35Running 7 4:22v median −0:35
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Block 08 11:22Running 8 5:22v median −0:38
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 5:38
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 911
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 911 men who finished.