The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Doubles Open division at Malaga 2026, Maria McCormack & Sam Stones crossed the line in 1:06:41: 115th of 842 mixed teams, faster than 86% of the field.
The runs carried this race: faster than 89% of the field over the eight kilometres, against 69% on the stations. The sled pull was the standout, 0:30 quicker than the median and 178th of 842. Quick through the roxzone: 4:54, ahead of 89% of the field.
Malaga gave the field time back: about 1:52 faster than the average race this season, by 754 teams who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:00Running 1 4:03v median −0:53
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Block 02 6:29Running 2 4:22v median −0:47
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Block 03 7:46Running 3 4:32v median −0:51
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Block 04 7:52Running 4 4:30v median −0:54
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Block 05 9:05Running 5 4:39v median −0:51
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Block 06 6:13Running 6 4:34v median −0:52
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Block 07 7:56Running 7 4:42v median −0:47
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Block 08 8:36Running 8 4:34v median −0:49
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:54
Against the middle of your field
Mixed · n = 823
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 823 mixed teams who finished.