The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at Mechelen 2026, Eric Desmedt crossed the line in 1:13:42: 214th of 457 men, faster than 53% of the field.
The wall balls were the standout, 0:57 quicker than the median and 132nd of 457. On the sled pull the field had the edge, by 1:57. Paced to finish: the second half went 3:58 better against the middle of the field than the first.
Mechelen gave the field time back: about 3:20 faster than the average race this season, by 322 athletes who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:34Running 1 3:18v median +0:05
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Block 02 7:21Running 2 3:58v median −0:03
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Block 03 11:05Running 3 4:18v median +0:02
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Block 04 8:13Running 4 4:17v median −0:02
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Block 05 8:43Running 5 4:20v median −0:03
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Block 06 6:25Running 6 4:14v median −0:05
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Block 07 8:07Running 7 4:09v median −0:13
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Block 08 9:55Running 8 4:32v median −0:18
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:26
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 455
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 455 men who finished.