The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Cologne 2026, Nick Johnston crossed the line in 1:16:57: 218th of 924 men, faster than 76% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:46 quicker than the median and 54th of 924. A harder second half: 1:18 more lost to the middle of the field after halfway than before it.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:02Running 1 3:52v median −0:18
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Block 02 7:09Running 2 4:37v median −0:35
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Block 03 8:47Running 3 5:11v median −0:23
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Block 04 8:54Running 4 5:07v median −0:30
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Block 05 9:59Running 5 5:22v median −0:27
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Block 06 7:26Running 6 5:18v median −0:18
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Block 07 8:58Running 7 5:10v median −0:29
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Block 08 11:29Running 8 4:48v median −0:41
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:21
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 916
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 916 men who finished.