The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Pro division at Birmingham 2026, James Francis crossed the line in 1:08:10: 171st of 693 men, faster than 75% of the field.
The wall balls were the standout, 1:15 quicker than the median and 174th of 693. The sled push cost the most time: 0:30 slower than the median. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:24 better against the middle of the field than the first.
Athletes who raced both Birmingham 2026 and Cardiff 2026 were 2:09 faster here, so this time looks a little better than it was.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:30Running 1 4:13v median −0:19
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Block 02 8:08Running 2 3:38v median −0:20
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Block 03 8:07Running 3 3:49v median −0:25
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Block 04 6:59Running 4 3:53v median −0:23
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Block 05 8:08Running 5 3:55v median −0:25
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Block 06 5:54Running 6 3:57v median −0:17
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Block 07 8:06Running 7 4:03v median −0:16
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Block 08 9:46Running 8 4:11v median −0:21
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:40
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 693
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 693 men who finished.