The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Doubles Open division at Mechelen 2026, Sophie Taïs & Johan Dock crossed the line in 1:14:45: 311th of 962 mixed teams, faster than 68% of the field.
The sled pull was the standout, 0:38 quicker than the median and 143rd of 962. The race faded late: the second half went 1:19 worse against the middle of the field than the first.
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 8:06Running 1 3:58v median −0:15
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Block 02 6:45Running 2 4:45v median −0:26
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Block 03 7:48Running 3 4:48v median −0:38
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Block 04 8:30Running 4 5:01v median −0:28
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Block 05 10:13Running 5 5:04v median −0:33
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Block 06 6:54Running 6 4:58v median −0:36
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Block 07 9:00Running 7 4:57v median −0:34
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Block 08 9:49Running 8 5:37v median −0:19
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:49
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.