The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Rome 2026, Simi Popa crossed the line in 1:26:54: 79th of 287 women, faster than 73% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:41 quicker than the median and 39th of 287. The sled pull cost the most time: 0:38 slower than the median. Stronger after halfway: 4:03 better against the middle of the field than before it.
Rome ran slow: the 626 athletes who also raced elsewhere this season were about 1:52 slower here than at their other races.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 12:20Running 1 6:46v median +0:06
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Block 02 7:10Running 2 4:39v median −0:28
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Block 03 11:27Running 3 4:48v median −0:31
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Block 04 9:53Running 4 4:37v median −0:50
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Block 05 9:41Running 5 4:33v median −1:00
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Block 06 6:18Running 6 4:32v median −0:52
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Block 07 9:13Running 7 4:33v median −0:51
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Block 08 10:53Running 8 5:13v median −1:07
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 10:06
Against the middle of your field
Women · n = 286
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 286 women who finished.