The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Birmingham 2026, Olly Mercer crossed the line in 1:18:20: 235th of 646 men, faster than 64% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:19 quicker than the median and 140th of 646. Paced to finish: the second half went 1:14 better against the middle of the field than the first.
The field ran 1:16 faster at Birmingham 2026 than at Barcelona 2026, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 9:54Running 1 5:27v median +0:17
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Block 02 8:08Running 2 4:37v median +0:07
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Block 03 8:37Running 3 4:46v median −0:03
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Block 04 9:11Running 4 4:52v median +0:03
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Block 05 9:41Running 5 4:55v median +0:00
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Block 06 6:26Running 6 4:43v median −0:07
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Block 07 9:59Running 7 4:53v median +0:02
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Block 08 10:40Running 8 4:38v median −0:31
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 5:51
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 645
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 645 men who finished.