The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Hessel Bleeker crossed the line in 1:15:37: 234th of 747 men, faster than 69% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 0:51 quicker than the median and 204th of 747. Stronger after halfway: 1:09 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The field ran 2:24 faster at Mechelen 2026 than at Amsterdam 2026, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:22Running 1 3:46v median +0:05
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Block 02 6:10Running 2 4:27v median −0:08
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Block 03 8:56Running 3 4:37v median −0:15
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Block 04 9:14Running 4 4:34v median −0:18
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Block 05 8:56Running 5 4:35v median −0:27
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Block 06 6:15Running 6 4:19v median −0:35
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Block 07 8:48Running 7 4:27v median −0:25
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Block 08 11:44Running 8 5:29v median +0:06
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.