The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Justin Sappen crossed the line in 1:13:21: 129th of 561 men, faster than 77% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:34 quicker than the median and 52nd of 561. A harder second half: 1:00 more lost to the middle of the field after halfway than before it.
Mechelen ran fast: the 1,568 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 3:00 quicker here than at their other races.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:35Running 1 3:15v median −0:23
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Block 02 6:50Running 2 4:09v median −0:22
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Block 03 8:23Running 3 4:17v median −0:30
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Block 04 8:10Running 4 4:19v median −0:30
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Block 05 9:15Running 5 4:34v median −0:25
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Block 06 6:10Running 6 4:23v median −0:28
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Block 07 9:44Running 7 4:27v median −0:22
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Block 08 10:58Running 8 4:44v median −0:39
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:25
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.