HYROX Abu Dhabi 2026 Results: top performers and rankings

HYROX Abu Dhabi 2026: The Results Are In

The adrenaline was pumping at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, transformed into a functional fitness arena for HYROX Abu Dhabi 2026. From October 23rd to 25th, 2026, this edition saw no less than 3311 participants, converging from all corners to push their limits on the HYROX course. Over a single day of fierce competition, the atmosphere was electric, blending the determination of veterans with the spark of rookies. Records were shattered, hearts won, and new fitness legends emerged under the UAE sun. ROXWALL dives into the heart of this epic battle with the rankings, highlights, and stories of these exceptional athletes.

Open Men: Top 10, A Fierce Fight for the Podium

The Open Men category was the scene of incredible intensity, with athletes pushing their performances beyond expectations. The top spots were decided by mere seconds, reflecting the very high level of competition.

1. Ben Cairnes, 01:01:30 🇬🇧
2. David Morley, 01:01:41 🇬🇧
3. Sam Dewar, 01:02:14 🇬🇧
4. Tarek Emad, 01:02:18 🇪🇬
5. Ahmed Madkour, 01:02:35 🇪🇬
6. Enes Kurt, 01:02:45 🇹🇷
7. Thibaut Heckmann, 01:03:50 🇫🇷
8. Akram Berkani, 01:03:53 🇫🇷
9. Anthony LAIGLE, 01:03:57 🇫🇷
10. Féilim Mc Hugh, 01:03:59 🇮🇪

Ben Cairnes 🇬🇧 distinguished himself with an outstanding performance, securing first place with a time of 01:01:30. This marks a new personal best, improving his previous Berlin time by almost 5 minutes, a rapid progression that speaks of relentless training. Just 11 seconds behind him, David Morley 🇬🇧, a veteran of 9 HYROX races, demonstrated his consistency. Despite having a faster personal best (01:00:43 in Athens), he delivered a solid race. The third step of the podium was taken by another Briton, Sam Dewar 🇬🇧, a HYROX regular with 7 races under his belt. His time of 01:02:14 is proof of his sustained top-level performance.

Just 4 seconds off the podium, Tarek Emad 🇪🇬 achieved an impressive new personal best, beating his Izmir time by over one minute and twenty seconds. A performance that propels him to the top of the rankings. Ahmed Madkour 🇪🇬, with a time of 01:02:35, improved his 2025 Abu Dhabi personal best by over 9 minutes, marking a spectacular progression on this course he knows well. Enes Kurt 🇹🇷, in sixth place, maintained a very strong pace, coming close to his best time from Izmir.

France was also well represented with Thibaut Heckmann 🇫🇷 improving his previous year's Abu Dhabi time by over 4 minutes, and two rookies, Akram Berkani 🇫🇷 and Anthony LAIGLE 🇫🇷, who impressed by finishing 8th and 9th respectively in their very first HYROX participation. Finally, Féilim Mc Hugh 🇮🇪 completed this top 10 by improving his Istanbul personal best by almost a minute.

Open Women: Top 10, British Dominance and UAE Rising

The Open Women category offered an equally captivating spectacle, with personal bests tumbling and new talents emerging. The battle for the top was intense and full of twists.

1. Faye Robertson, 01:04:08 🇬🇧
2. Danah Abdulrasoul, 01:08:10 🇰🇼
3. Ellie Alexander, 01:09:27 🇦🇪
4. Clare Williams, 01:09:35 🇮🇪
5. Sophie Burgess, 01:09:50 🇬🇧
6. Louise Farrell, 01:09:54 🇮🇪
7. Maria Markovicova, 01:10:12 🇸🇰
8. Lauren Croke, 01:10:52 🇮🇪
9. Vesna Obradovic, 01:11:29 🇷🇸
10. Farida Fathy, 01:11:30 🇪🇬

Faye Robertson 🇬🇧 dominated this category with an impressive time of 01:04:08, setting a new personal best by smashing her previous Sharjah time by over 4 minutes. A brilliant and well-deserved victory! Danah Abdulrasoul 🇰🇼, with 7 HYROX races under her belt, secured second place with a solid time of 01:08:10. Although she has a faster personal best in Athens, her consistency is remarkable. On home turf, Ellie Alexander 🇦🇪 shone by taking the third step of the podium with a new personal best (01:09:27), improving her Abu Dhabi time from last year by over 30 seconds. A local pride!

Clare Williams 🇮🇪, a veteran of 5 HYROX races, showed her consistency by finishing 4th, just 8 seconds off the podium. She maintains a very high level of performance. Rookies also made their mark, with Sophie Burgess 🇬🇧 and Louise Farrell 🇮🇪 delivering remarkable performances in their first HYROX race, finishing 5th and 6th. Athletes to watch closely!

Further down the rankings, Maria Markovicova 🇸🇰 improved her Istanbul personal best by almost a minute, while Lauren Croke 🇮🇪 made spectacular progress, beating her Rimini time by over 5 minutes. Vesna Obradovic 🇷🇸 and Farida Fathy 🇪🇬 complete this top 10, with Vesna improving her Sharjah personal best by almost 3 minutes and Farida posting a very respectable time, although slightly above her Athens PB.

Pro Men: Top 5, Italy at the Summit and an Impressive Moroccan Rookie

The Pro Men category is always synonymous with peak performance, and Abu Dhabi was no exception. The best athletes engaged in a relentless battle for first place.

1. Dylan Caruso, 00:56:29 🇮🇹
2. Mohamed Yassine LARHRIB, 00:57:47 🇲🇦
3. Caden Penniket, 00:59:10 🇦🇺
4. Aidan Dwyer, 00:59:38 🇮🇪
5. Jake Hendry, 00:59:51 🇦🇺

Dylan Caruso 🇮🇹 climbed to the top step of the podium with a time of 00:56:29, setting a new personal best and demonstrating his supremacy on the course. An incredible performance that places him among the world's best. The surprise came from Mohamed Yassine LARHRIB 🇲🇦, who, in his first HYROX Pro race, clinched an impressive second place in 00:57:47. A spectacular debut that promises exciting battles to come. Caden Penniket 🇦🇺 completed the podium with a new personal best of 00:59:10, a sign of consistent progression and unwavering determination in international races.

Aidan Dwyer 🇮🇪 also improved his personal best with a time of 00:59:38, nearing the 59-minute mark. A solid performance for this rising athlete. Jake Hendry 🇦🇺, despite finishing 5th, delivered a very respectable time of 00:59:51, staying under the hour, even if his personal best (00:58:06 at London Olympia) is faster. His consistency is an undeniable asset.

Pro Women: Top 5, The Consistency of Champions

The Pro Women category demonstrated the strength and tenacity of female athletes, with top-level performances and regulars on the podium who continue to make HYROX history.

1. Lucy Procter, 00:59:33 🇬🇧
2. Roisin Egan, 00:59:42 🇮🇪
3. Jess Towl, 01:02:35 🇬🇧
4. Lacey Mackenzie, 01:07:36 🇬🇧
5. Nadia Udalova, 01:09:13 🇺🇦

Lucy Procter 🇬🇧, a seasoned veteran with 11 HYROX races under her belt, once again proved her champion status by winning with a time of 00:59:33. Her consistency at the top is admirable. Right behind her, Roisin Egan 🇮🇪 created a sensation by taking second place with a new personal best of 00:59:42, smashing her World Championships Stockholm time by almost 7 minutes! An absolutely phenomenal progression that propels her into the spotlight.

Jess Towl 🇬🇧, also a veteran of 11 HYROX races, took the third step of the podium with a time of 01:02:35. Always at the forefront, she maintains an exceptional level of performance. Lacey Mackenzie 🇬🇧 finished 4th, setting a new personal best (01:07:36), improving her World Championships Stockholm time by over 2 minutes. Finally, Nadia Udalova 🇺🇦, with 5 HYROX races, completed this top 5 with a time of 01:09:13, showing great consistency on the international stage.

Doubles: Best Times, The Power of Teamwork

The Doubles categories highlighted the synergy and complementarity of teams. HYROX is also about pushing yourself further as a pair, and these athletes demonstrated it brilliantly.

Doubles Men, Top 5

1. David Morley Nick Collin, 00:52:48
2. Selman Kabasakal Enes Kurt, 00:54:45
3. MATT THREADGOLD EDUARDO VARELA, 00:55:29
4. Ahmed Alhashmi Rashed Rafiee, 00:55:32
5. Nabil Berrouigat Djamel Chalabi, 00:57:20

The duo David Morley Nick Collin simply dominated the Men's Doubles category with an exceptional time of 00:52:48. For their first HYROX team race, this performance is absolutely phenomenal and places them directly at the top. Selman Kabasakal Enes Kurt, also in their first race together, secured a strong second place in 00:54:45. The podium is completed by MATT THREADGOLD EDUARDO VARELA (00:55:29), proving that freshness and good synergy can go a long way.

Doubles Women, Top 5

1. Hannah Davies Claudia Franceschi, 01:03:22
2. Emily Watts Taylor Hood, 01:06:46
3. Jennifer Hannon Jordan Moog, 01:07:13
4. Bethany Chapman Natasha Mane, 01:07:42
5. Sarah Evans Shona Macpherson, 01:07:48

In Women's Doubles, Hannah Davies Claudia Franceschi shone brightly with a time of 01:03:22, securing first place. A controlled performance that highlights their cohesion. Emily Watts Taylor Hood and Jennifer Hannon Jordan Moog completed the podium with respectable times, proving the depth of talent in this category.

Doubles Mixed, Top 5

1. Lucy Johnson Kalern Thomas, 00:55:15
2. Jessica Brady Matt Threadgold, 00:55:34
3. Jake Hendry Jade Skillen, 00:55:38
4. Gabrielle Lake Barry Lomas, 00:56:37
5. Eimear Corr Gary Tynan, 00:56:40

The Mixed Doubles category was equally hotly contested. Lucy Johnson Kalern Thomas claimed victory with an impressive new personal best of 00:55:15, smashing their World Championships Stockholm time by over 2 minutes. A major improvement that propels them to the top. Jessica Brady Matt Threadgold followed closely with a new personal best of 00:55:34, showing perfect synergy. Finally, Jake Hendry Jade Skillen, in their first race as a duo, took the third step of the podium with a time of 00:55:38, a successful entry into the world of team HYROX.

Pro Doubles Men, Top 5

1. Johnny Daly Damien Bourke, 00:53:35
2. Aidan Dwyer Joe Turner, 00:53:47
3. Caden Penniket Dylan Penniket, 00:53:54
4. Mohamed Ali Mrabet Yahia Chlihi, 00:54:12
5. Jonathan Bathurst Karim Hegazy, 00:55:03

The Pro Men's Doubles delivered a display of power and endurance. Johnny Daly Damien Bourke claimed first place with a new personal best of 00:53:35, improving their Nice World Championships time by over 2 minutes, proof of their intense training. Aidan Dwyer Joe Turner delivered an exceptional performance in their first HYROX team race, securing second place with 00:53:47. Brothers Caden Penniket Dylan Penniket completed this very competitive podium with a new personal best of 00:53:54, a clear improvement over their World Championships Stockholm performance.

Pro Doubles Women, Top 5

1. Ellie Carmody Grace Fitzgerald, 00:58:17
2. Jade Griffiths Jessica Brady, 00:59:56
3. Gabby Lake Chloe Streets, 01:01:15
4. Kellylei Lowry Eimear Corr, 01:01:49
5. Charlotte Woolf Izzy Hathaway, 01:03:35

In Pro Women's Doubles, Ellie Carmody Grace Fitzgerald dominated the category with a time of 00:58:17, a time very close to their Oslo personal best, demonstrating consistent top-level performance. Jade Griffiths Jessica Brady delivered an impressive performance in their first team race, finishing second in 00:59:56. A successful entry into this demanding division. Gabby Lake Chloe Streets completed the podium, showing great cohesion in their first Pro Women's Doubles participation.

Key Figures from HYROX Abu Dhabi 2026

This Abu Dhabi edition was rich in significant figures, reflecting the scale and intensity of the competition:

• 3311 participants over a single main competition day (October 23-25 for the overall event)
• Average Open Men's time: 01:34:22 (763 finishers)
• Average Open Women's time: 01:44:01 (474 finishers)
• Fastest time across all divisions: the relay team Yahya Chlihi Mohamed Yassine Larhrib, Oroua Yaacoubi, Mohamed Ali Mrabet in 00:51:08 (HYROX TEAM RELAY, Men)
• Fastest individual time: Dylan Caruso in 00:56:29 (Pro Men)

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