The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Mark Robbesom crossed the line in 1:13:11: 125th of 561 men, faster than 78% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:10 quicker than the median and 93rd of 561. Stronger after halfway: 1:30 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 7:40Running 1 3:18v median −0:20
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Block 02 7:06Running 2 4:16v median −0:15
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Block 03 8:30Running 3 4:33v median −0:14
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Block 04 8:41Running 4 4:26v median −0:23
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Block 05 9:07Running 5 4:33v median −0:26
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Block 06 6:21Running 6 4:28v median −0:23
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Block 07 8:38Running 7 4:22v median −0:27
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Block 08 10:35Running 8 5:00v median −0:23
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:43
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.