The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Alena Herschel crossed the line in 1:21:19: 124th of 776 women, faster than 84% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were where this race was made, 1:22 ahead of the median. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:29 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 7:12, ahead of 87% 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.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 9:05Running 1 3:59v median −0:17
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Block 02 7:28Running 2 5:01v median −0:23
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Block 03 9:58Running 3 5:06v median −0:33
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Block 04 10:28Running 4 4:52v median −0:50
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Block 05 9:52Running 5 4:55v median −0:58
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Block 06 7:01Running 6 4:48v median −0:57
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Block 07 8:46Running 7 4:43v median −0:59
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Block 08 11:38Running 8 5:20v median −0:59
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:12
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.