The race, in three figures
The race, in words
Erik Plukkel won the 40–44 age group at Rotterdam 2026 in 1:06:13, first of 53.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:04 quicker than the median and 82nd of 401. Stronger after halfway: 1:37 better against the middle of the field than before it. Quick through the roxzone: 4:23, ahead of 98% of the field.
Rotterdam ran fast: the 1,324 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 1:19 quicker here than at their other races. 0:37 slower than at Mechelen 2026, the previous Open race.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:07Running 1 3:49v median −1:02
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Block 02 6:21Running 2 3:38v median −1:01
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Block 03 7:04Running 3 3:42v median −1:17
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Block 04 8:19Running 4 3:42v median −1:22
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Block 05 7:59Running 5 3:44v median −1:26
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Block 06 5:20Running 6 3:43v median −1:21
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Block 07 7:50Running 7 3:46v median −1:21
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Block 08 10:58Running 8 4:20v median −1:41
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:23
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 401
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 401 men who finished.