The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Mechelen 2026, Sarah Vissers crossed the line in 1:25:03: 196th of 776 women, faster than 75% of the field.
The sled pull was the standout, 1:38 quicker than the median and 14th of 776. Stronger after halfway: 1:15 better against the middle of the field than before it.
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 8:36Running 1 4:03v median −0:13
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Block 02 7:33Running 2 5:21v median −0:03
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Block 03 9:03Running 3 5:15v median −0:24
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Block 04 12:33Running 4 5:24v median −0:18
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Block 05 10:21Running 5 5:35v median −0:18
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Block 06 7:16Running 6 5:24v median −0:21
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Block 07 9:30Running 7 5:21v median −0:21
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Block 08 11:24Running 8 5:33v median −0:46
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 8:55
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.