The race, in three figures
The race, in words
Gareth Turner finished 259th of 859 men in the Open division at Katowice 2026, in 1:17:29, faster than 70% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 3:05 quicker than the median and 13th of 859. The farmers carry cost the most time: 0:32 slower than the median. Stronger after halfway: 1:36 better against the middle of the field than before it.
Katowice gave the field time back: about 1:43 faster than the average race this season, by 713 athletes who raced both. 2:19 faster than at London Excel 2025, the previous Open race.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 9:15Running 1 4:38v median −0:43
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Block 02 8:30Running 2 5:59v median +0:59
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Block 03 8:55Running 3 4:39v median −0:42
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Block 04 7:04Running 4 4:38v median −0:45
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Block 05 9:03Running 5 4:38v median −1:00
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Block 06 7:15Running 6 4:41v median −0:45
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Block 07 9:01Running 7 4:38v median −0:47
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Block 08 11:50Running 8 5:12v median −0:53
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:42
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 849
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 849 men who finished.