The race, in three figures
The race, in words
A top 10% finish for Laura Kouwenhoven & Twan Poppeliers at Mechelen 2026: 1:06:15, 96th of 962 mixed teams in the Doubles Open division.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:24 quicker than the median and 15th of 962. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:55 better against the middle of the field than the first. Time in the roxzone, 6:02, was faster than 93% of the field.
Mechelen ran fast: the 845 teams who also raced elsewhere this season were about 2:14 quicker here than at their other races.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:14Running 1 3:20v median −0:53
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Block 02 5:44Running 2 4:01v median −1:10
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Block 03 9:16Running 3 6:47v median +1:21
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Block 04 7:04Running 4 4:46v median −0:43
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Block 05 8:56Running 5 4:37v median −1:00
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Block 06 5:59Running 6 4:34v median −1:00
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Block 07 7:23Running 7 4:40v median −0:51
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Block 08 8:43Running 8 4:50v median −1:06
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:02
Against the middle of your field
Mixed · n = 962
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 962 mixed teams who finished.