The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Kristof Vanden Brande crossed the line in 1:13:11: 124th of 561 men, faster than 78% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:09 quicker than the median and 96th of 561. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:32 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 6:14, ahead of 88% of the field.
The field ran 4:27 faster at Mechelen 2026 than at Belgium 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:48Running 1 3:27v median −0:11
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Block 02 6:59Running 2 4:22v median −0:09
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Block 03 8:37Running 3 4:29v median −0:18
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Block 04 8:45Running 4 4:29v median −0:20
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Block 05 8:51Running 5 4:27v median −0:32
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Block 06 6:09Running 6 4:23v median −0:28
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Block 07 8:34Running 7 4:13v median −0:36
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Block 08 11:22Running 8 4:45v median −0:38
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:14
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 556
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 556 men who finished.