The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Jimmy Petit crossed the line in 1:17:32: 459th of 1,363 men, faster than 66% of the field.
The wall balls were the standout, 1:11 quicker than the median and 332nd of 1,363. The sled pull cost the most time: 0:34 slower than the median. Stronger after halfway: 3:29 better against the middle of the field than before it.
The field ran 3:20 faster at Mechelen 2026 than at London Excel 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:50Running 1 3:31v median −0:10
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Block 02 7:14Running 2 4:13v median −0:24
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Block 03 9:35Running 3 4:36v median −0:17
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Block 04 10:12Running 4 4:41v median −0:12
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Block 05 9:16Running 5 4:42v median −0:21
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Block 06 6:33Running 6 4:44v median −0:12
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Block 07 9:23Running 7 4:40v median −0:14
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Block 08 10:30Running 8 4:55v median −0:34
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:08
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 1354
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 1,354 men who finished.