The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Jasper Van Der Donck crossed the line in 1:08:12: 88th of 747 men, faster than 88% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 2:14 quicker than the median and 21st of 747. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:32 better against the middle of the field than the first.
Mechelen gave the field time back: about 3:00 faster than the average race this season, by 1,568 athletes who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:30Running 1 3:22v median −0:19
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Block 02 6:09Running 2 4:04v median −0:31
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Block 03 8:15Running 3 4:16v median −0:36
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Block 04 7:28Running 4 4:11v median −0:41
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Block 05 8:43Running 5 4:23v median −0:39
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Block 06 5:34Running 6 4:04v median −0:50
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Block 07 7:50Running 7 4:13v median −0:39
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Block 08 9:28Running 8 4:26v median −0:57
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:22
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 743
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 743 men who finished.