The race, in three figures
The race, in words
Robert Van Herk & Gabrièl Bartels finished in the top 10% of the field at Gent 2025, in 58:40 for 3rd of 863 mixed teams in the Doubles Open division.
The sled pull was the standout, 1:46 quicker than the median and 2nd of 863. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:46 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 4:29, ahead of 98% of the field.
Gent ran fast: the 592 teams who also raced elsewhere this season were about 0:42 quicker here than at their other races.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:53Running 1 4:07v median −1:30
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Block 02 6:11Running 2 4:13v median −1:00
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Block 03 6:33Running 3 4:08v median −1:23
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Block 04 6:35Running 4 4:07v median −1:25
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Block 05 7:57Running 5 4:03v median −1:35
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Block 06 5:14Running 6 4:03v median −1:29
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Block 07 6:31Running 7 4:17v median −1:14
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Block 08 7:25Running 8 4:07v median −1:30
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:29
Against the middle of your field
Mixed · n = 856
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 856 mixed teams who finished.