The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Olivier Heydt crossed the line in 1:20:18: 336th of 747 men, faster than 55% of the field.
The sled push was the standout, 0:30 quicker than the median and 85th of 747. Stronger after halfway: 1:28 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The field ran 4:31 faster at Mechelen 2026 than at Gent 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:08Running 1 3:57v median +0:16
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Block 02 6:51Running 2 4:48v median +0:13
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Block 03 9:17Running 3 5:00v median +0:08
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Block 04 10:25Running 4 5:01v median +0:09
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Block 05 9:29Running 5 5:06v median +0:04
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Block 06 6:59Running 6 4:58v median +0:04
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Block 07 9:24Running 7 4:50v median −0:02
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Block 08 12:04Running 8 5:27v median +0:04
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:50
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.