The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Balbina Peña crossed the line in 1:20:36: 114th of 776 women, faster than 85% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:51 quicker than the median and 71st of 776. The sled pull cost the most time: 0:52 slower than the median. Time in the roxzone, 7:13, was faster than 87% of the field.
Mechelen gave the field time back: about 2:17 faster than the average race this season, by 665 athletes who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:32Running 1 3:32v median −0:44
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Block 02 6:46Running 2 4:31v median −0:53
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Block 03 11:12Running 3 4:54v median −0:45
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Block 04 10:00Running 4 4:53v median −0:49
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Block 05 10:06Running 5 5:06v median −0:47
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Block 06 7:10Running 6 5:03v median −0:42
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Block 07 9:20Running 7 5:05v median −0:37
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Block 08 10:24Running 8 5:28v median −0:51
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:13
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 771
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 771 women who finished.