The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Mélanie Laubin crossed the line in 1:18:02: 45th of 300 women, faster than 85% of the field.
The wall balls were the standout, 1:19 quicker than the median and 64th of 300. Paced to finish: the second half went 2:03 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 6:55, ahead of 89% of the field.
Mechelen ran fast: the 665 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 2:17 quicker here than at their other races. The fastest of 3 finishes in the Open division for Mélanie Laubin.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:12Running 1 3:30v median −0:44
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Block 02 6:55Running 2 4:33v median −0:45
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Block 03 9:17Running 3 4:38v median −0:53
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Block 04 11:23Running 4 4:39v median −0:57
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Block 05 9:58Running 5 4:52v median −0:54
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Block 06 6:30Running 6 4:40v median −0:56
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Block 07 8:51Running 7 4:34v median −0:59
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Block 08 10:10Running 8 5:02v median −1:07
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:55
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 298
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 298 women who finished.