The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at Istanbul 1 2026, Peter Baker crossed the line in 1:09:02: 55th of 194 men, faster than 72% of the field.
The runs carried this race: faster than 78% of the field over the eight kilometres, against 58% on the stations. The wall balls were the standout, 0:54 quicker than the median and 54th of 194. Stronger after halfway: 2:03 better against the middle of the field than before it.
Istanbul 1 gave the field time back: about 3:08 faster than the average race this season, by 126 athletes who raced both. 1:21 faster than at Cape Town 2025, the previous Pro race.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:48Running 1 4:32v median −0:03
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Block 02 7:02Running 2 3:32v median −0:16
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Block 03 8:13Running 3 3:35v median −0:29
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Block 04 7:23Running 4 3:40v median −0:25
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Block 05 7:58Running 5 3:39v median −0:32
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Block 06 6:03Running 6 3:35v median −0:32
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Block 07 8:29Running 7 3:41v median −0:31
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Block 08 8:57Running 8 3:55v median −0:45
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:15
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 193
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 193 men who finished.