The race, in three figures
The race, in words
Sam Hemmings finished in the top 10% of the field at London Olympia 2026, in 1:11:30 for 13th of 581 women in the Open division.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 2:27 quicker than the median and 31st of 581. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:27 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 4:39, ahead of 96% of the field.
London Olympia gave the field time back: about 1:28 faster than the average race this season, by 1,083 athletes who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 9:29Running 1 4:54v median −0:33
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Block 02 6:16Running 2 4:35v median −0:43
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Block 03 8:06Running 3 4:31v median −0:58
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Block 04 8:52Running 4 4:33v median −0:58
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Block 05 8:56Running 5 4:33v median −1:09
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Block 06 6:24Running 6 4:31v median −1:03
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Block 07 7:38Running 7 4:34v median −0:57
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Block 08 11:16Running 8 6:10v median −1:40
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:39
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 571
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 571 women who finished.