The race, in three figures
The race, in words
A top 10% finish for Kevin Van Esch at Maastricht 2026: 1:08:32, 35th of 546 men in the Open division.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 2:07 quicker than the median and 38th of 546. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:33 better against the middle of the field than the first. Quick through the roxzone: 5:23, ahead of 95% of the field.
Athletes who raced both Maastricht 2026 and Mechelen 2026 were 1:47 slower here, so the course was tougher than the clock suggests.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:20Running 1 2:59v median −0:46
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Block 02 7:00Running 2 3:55v median −1:01
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Block 03 8:21Running 3 4:14v median −1:05
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Block 04 8:03Running 4 4:14v median −1:00
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Block 05 8:48Running 5 4:15v median −1:05
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Block 06 6:12Running 6 4:08v median −1:07
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Block 07 7:52Running 7 4:08v median −1:06
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Block 08 9:41Running 8 4:29v median −1:22
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 5:23
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 534
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 534 men who finished.