The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at Cologne 2026, Michael Kessler crossed the line in 1:09:17: 49th of 455 men, faster than 89% of the field.
The wall balls were the standout, 2:28 quicker than the median and 47th of 455. Stronger after halfway: 1:59 better against the middle of the field than before it.
Michael Kessler's fastest of 3 finishes in the Pro division.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:14Running 1 3:08v median −0:36
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Block 02 7:20Running 2 3:59v median −0:40
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Block 03 8:54Running 3 4:20v median −0:46
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Block 04 8:30Running 4 4:18v median −0:48
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Block 05 8:47Running 5 4:18v median −0:54
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Block 06 6:29Running 6 4:24v median −0:40
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Block 07 8:23Running 7 4:20v median −0:52
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Block 08 8:59Running 8 3:57v median −1:00
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:49
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 452
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 452 men who finished.