The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Essen 2019, Niels Markiefka crossed the line in 1:22:29: 73rd of 219 men, faster than 67% of the field.
The farmers carry was the standout, 0:42 quicker than the median and 7th of 219. A harder second half: 1:09 more lost to the middle of the field after halfway than before it.
Essen ran fast: the 102 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 4:19 quicker here than at their other races. The fastest of 2 finishes in the Open division for Niels Markiefka.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:13Running 1 3:55v median −0:07
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Block 02 6:31Running 2 4:55v median −0:14
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Block 03 10:45Running 3 5:20v median −0:25
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Block 04 10:51Running 4 5:10v median −0:36
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Block 05 10:19Running 5 5:29v median −0:27
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Block 06 6:40Running 6 5:06v median −0:40
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Block 07 10:06Running 7 5:28v median −0:17
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Block 08 12:53Running 8 5:46v median −0:28
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 214
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 214 men who finished.