The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at London Excel 2025, Ross Hosking crossed the line in 1:09:07: 313th of 2,771 men, faster than 89% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:29 quicker than the median and 413th of 2,771. Stronger after halfway: 1:01 better against the middle of the field than before it. Quick through the roxzone: 9:37, ahead of 87% of the field.
London Excel gave the field time back: about 1:33 faster than the average race this season, by 3,460 athletes who raced both.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:18Running 1 2:56v median −0:19
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Block 02 5:44Running 2 3:23v median −0:25
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Block 03 7:14Running 3 3:25v median −0:35
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Block 04 7:31Running 4 3:27v median −0:36
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Block 05 7:40Running 5 3:30v median −0:40
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Block 06 5:31Running 6 3:36v median −0:30
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Block 07 7:15Running 7 3:21v median −0:45
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Block 08 11:29Running 8 4:45v median −1:10
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 9:37
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 2761
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 2,761 men who finished.