The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Abu Dhabi 2026, Stephen McDonnell crossed the line in 1:18:10: 167th of 762 men, faster than 78% of the field.
The sandbag lunges were the standout, 1:45 quicker than the median and 58th of 762. Stronger after halfway: 1:39 better against the middle of the field than before it.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:48Running 1 4:32v median −0:43
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Block 02 7:27Running 2 4:43v median −0:06
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Block 03 9:46Running 3 5:00v median −0:11
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Block 04 9:24Running 4 4:46v median −0:24
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Block 05 9:28Running 5 4:45v median −0:29
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Block 06 7:03Running 6 4:54v median −0:18
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Block 07 8:32Running 7 4:40v median −0:33
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Block 08 10:27Running 8 5:24v median −0:52
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 7:21
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 703
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 703 men who finished.