The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at London Olympia 2026, Nicholas Beels crossed the line in 1:11:49: 93rd of 642 men, faster than 86% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 2:17 quicker than the median and 26th of 642. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:09 better against the middle of the field than the first.
London Olympia ran fast: the 1,564 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 0:53 quicker here than at their other races.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:33Running 1 4:09v median −0:34
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Block 02 6:57Running 2 4:03v median −0:33
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Block 03 7:58Running 3 4:16v median −0:35
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Block 04 7:40Running 4 4:13v median −0:38
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Block 05 8:57Running 5 4:21v median −0:42
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Block 06 6:08Running 6 4:19v median −0:34
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Block 07 8:47Running 7 4:08v median −0:47
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Block 08 11:48Running 8 5:47v median −1:16
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 5:10
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 631
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 631 men who finished.