The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Giulia Cuomo crossed the line in 1:22:04: 137th of 776 women, faster than 82% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:35 quicker than the median and 100th of 776. Paced to finish: the second half went 2:14 better against the middle of the field than the first.
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 9:05Running 1 3:59v median −0:17
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Block 02 7:52Running 2 5:00v median −0:24
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Block 03 9:56Running 3 5:17v median −0:22
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Block 04 10:33Running 4 5:10v median −0:32
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Block 05 10:09Running 5 5:02v median −0:51
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Block 06 6:31Running 6 4:54v median −0:51
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Block 07 9:26Running 7 4:56v median −0:46
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Block 08 10:24Running 8 5:13v median −1:06
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 8:16
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.