HYROX Cardiff 2026 Results: top performers and rankings

HYROX Cardiff 2026: The Results Are In!

The Principality Stadium in Cardiff was the epic center of an unforgettable HYROX day on April 29, 2026! With no less than 12,914 participants from all corners of the globe competing on the circuit, the atmosphere was simply electric. The roars of encouragement, the sound of sleds gliding across the transformed pitch, and the palpable energy made this Cardiff edition truly memorable. From seasoned athletes to daring rookies, everyone pushed their limits, but some truly made their mark with performances that defied belief. Get ready to discover the heroes and heroines of this incredible day!

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Open Men: Top 10

The Open Men category delivered a high-octane spectacle in Cardiff, but it was a single time that will forever be etched in history: that of a newcomer who simply shattered all expectations! The competition was fierce, with many athletes finding their second wind to achieve personal bests.

1. Onur Koyuncu : 00:37:51 🇹🇷
2. Lee Tynan : 00:56:21 🇬🇧
3. Mark Sullivan : 00:57:11 🇬🇧
4. James Payne : 00:57:40 🇬🇧
5. Gavin Magner : 00:57:41 🇬🇧
6. Callum Rowlands : 00:57:44 🇬🇧
7. Jakub Riedel : 00:57:55 🇵🇱
8. Owen Drew : 00:58:01 🇬🇧
9. Stefan Edwards : 00:58:06 🇬🇧
10. Luke Dickson : 00:58:07 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

What can we say about Onur Koyuncu's performance? In his very first HYROX race, the Turkish athlete recorded an absolutely stratospheric time of 00:37:51! A performance that smashes all conceivable records for an Open Men competitor, propelling him directly into Cardiff's history books. This phenomenon is definitely one to watch!

Behind this astonishing debut, an intense battle unfolded for the podium spots. Veteran Lee Tynan, with 11 HYROX races under his belt, secured second place with a solid 00:56:21. A regular at London Olympia and Glasgow, Lee once again demonstrated his consistency and ability to perform under pressure.

The third step on the podium went to Mark Sullivan, who clocked 00:57:11, improving his personal best from Glasgow (01:01:12) by over four minutes. A rapid progression that speaks volumes about his hard training! He was closely followed by James Payne, who also shattered his Glasgow PB with an excellent 00:57:40, just 29 seconds shy of the podium. The fight was intense!

Right behind them, Gavin Magner (8 HYROX races) confirmed his place among the top competitors with 00:57:41, following strong performances in Mechelen and Bilbao. Sixth place went to Callum Rowlands, who improved his Manchester PB with 00:57:44. Finally, the remaining spots in the Top 10 were claimed by Jakub Riedel (PB with 00:57:55, improving his Malaga time), Owen Drew (PB of 00:58:01), Stefan Edwards (PB at 00:58:06), and the determined Scottish runner Luke Dickson (PB with 00:58:07).

Open Women: Top 10

On the women's side, the Open Women category also witnessed an absolutely phenomenal performance, demonstrating the incredible rise in female athleticism within HYROX. One athlete quite literally blew away the competition with her talent!

1. Charlotte Davey : 00:43:01 🇬🇧
2. Natalie Lawrence : 01:03:24 🇬🇧
3. Louise Mckenzie : 01:04:34 🇬🇧
4. Stephanie Dollimore : 01:05:04 🇬🇧
5. Georgia Armitage : 01:05:10 🇬🇧
6. Ellie Wilkinson : 01:05:29 🇬🇧
7. Beth Dennis : 01:06:35 🇬🇧
8. Lou Bates : 01:06:37 🇬🇧
9. Alice English : 01:06:40 🇬🇧
10. Iona McGuire : 01:06:41 🇬🇧

This is a performance that will be talked about for a long time: Charlotte Davey achieved an unbelievable time of 00:43:01! She crushed her personal best from London Excel (1:51:38) with an improvement of over an hour. This stratospheric time not only placed her at the top of Open Women but also among the fastest athletes of the entire day, across all categories. Truly remarkable!

Second place went to the consistent veteran Natalie Lawrence, with 4 HYROX races under her belt. Her 01:03:24 demonstrates impressive consistency, following strong performances at London Olympia and Manchester. Louise Mckenzie completed the podium with an excellent 01:04:34, a new personal best that beat her previous Glasgow time (01:05:30).

The top 5 was rounded out by two regulars: Stephanie Dollimore (5 HYROX races) with 01:05:04 and Georgia Armitage (5 HYROX races) with 01:05:10, who delivered a neck-and-neck race. They were closely followed by Ellie Wilkinson, who shattered her Manchester PB with 01:05:29.

Finally, to conclude this Women's Top 10, we commend the remarkable performances of Beth Dennis (01:06:35, a 6-race veteran), Lou Bates (01:06:37, just seconds off her London Olympia time), Alice English (01:06:40), and Iona McGuire (01:06:41), who set a new personal best compared to Glasgow. Inspiring athletes who prove that hard work always pays off!

Pro Men: Top 5

The Pro Men category fully lived up to expectations with an incredibly intense race. Elite athletes delivered a relentless battle, once again demonstrating why they are among the world's best.

1. Charlie Botterill : 00:55:09 🇬🇧
2. Luke Greer : 00:55:48 🇬🇧
3. Liam McCroary : 00:55:53 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
4. Jake Dearden : 00:56:30 🇬🇧
5. Adam Corlett : 00:57:17 🇬🇧

Charlie Botterill seized the crown in Cardiff with an impressive time of 00:55:09. This veteran, with 11 HYROX races, is a regular on the podiums and confirmed his status as an undisputed champion, following solid performances in Warsaw and London Olympia.

Second place was snatched by Luke Greer with 00:55:48. With 9 HYROX races under his belt, Luke is a fierce competitor who maintained an incredible pace throughout the course. He was closely followed by the flying Scot Liam McCroary, who took the third step on the podium with 00:55:53. A time very close to his recent performances in Warsaw and London, proving his consistency at the highest level.

Just off the podium, Jake Dearden (11 races) proved he's still a top contender with an excellent 00:56:30. Finally, Adam Corlett closed out the Top 5 in style, setting a new personal best of 00:57:17, improving his Bangkok time by over 30 seconds. A remarkable progression at this level of competition!

Pro Women: Top 5

In the Pro Women's category, the competition was equally captivating, with athletes proving their strength and endurance at every station. An intense tactical and physical battle!

1. Charlie Searle : 01:00:56 🇬🇧
2. Lauren Stockley : 01:03:12 🇬🇧
3. Alexia Yannaros : 01:04:45 🇬🇧
4. Lauren-Leigh Richardson : 01:06:27 🇬🇧
5. Bella Mercer : 01:06:28 🇬🇧

Charlie Searle was simply dominant, claiming first place with an excellent 01:00:56. This veteran, with 8 HYROX races, demonstrated absolute mastery, pushing her limits after notable races at London Olympia and Phoenix.

The consistent Lauren Stockley secured a well-deserved second place with 01:03:12. With 10 HYROX races under her belt, Lauren is a benchmark in the scene and confirmed her consistency at the highest level, matching her Glasgow time. Alexia Yannaros, another veteran with 11 races, took the third step on the podium with 01:04:45, proving that experience is a valuable asset on the HYROX circuit.

The battle for 4th and 5th place was intense! Lauren-Leigh Richardson (11 races) took fourth position with 01:06:27, just one second ahead of Bella Mercer. And what a performance from Bella! She set a new personal best of 01:06:28, improving her Glasgow time by nearly a minute.

Doubles: Top Times

Team spirit was at its peak in the Doubles categories, where synergy and coordination reign supreme. Whether in Men, Women, or Mixed divisions, duos gave their all to claim victory, and there was no shortage of surprises!

Doubles Men: Top 5

1. Liam Shallicker Joe Walker : 00:51:42
2. Tom Adams Jason Jones-williams : 00:52:40
3. Tom Barber Liam Seaward : 00:52:42
4. Robert Livesey Ricky Gibbins : 00:52:59
5. Ben Silence Callum Overton : 00:53:01

The duo Liam Shallicker and Joe Walker clinched victory in 00:51:42, confirming their excellent form and consistency, just seconds off their Malaga time. It was a strong performance showcasing their cohesion! Behind them, a wave of new talent emerged: Tom Adams and Jason Jones-williams (00:52:40) as well as Tom Barber and Liam Seaward (00:52:42) shone in their first HYROX race, taking second and third places respectively. Robert Livesey and Ricky Gibbins (00:52:59) showed great consistency, just ahead of another rookie duo, Ben Silence and Callum Overton (00:53:01).

Doubles Women: Top 5

1. Rachel Gibbons Megan Toohey : 00:59:15
2. Kaisa Larkas Kelly Parish : 01:00:53
3. Lucy Hodge Ellie Simpson : 01:01:01
4. Kate Wild Jessica Powell : 01:01:07
5. Julie Meredith Beth Bolton : 01:01:55

In the Doubles Women category, Rachel Gibbons and Megan Toohey dominated with a strong time of 00:59:15, confirming their standing after a great performance in Birmingham. The surprise came from Kaisa Larkas and Kelly Parish, who set a phenomenal new personal best of 01:00:53, improving their Rome time by over 8 minutes! A stunning progression. Lucy Hodge and Ellie Simpson (01:01:01) impressed in their first HYROX race, and the duo Kate Wild and Jessica Powell (01:01:07) maintained great consistency after Warsaw. Finally, Julie Meredith and Beth Bolton completed the top 5 in their HYROX debut with 01:01:55.

Doubles Mixed: Top 5

1. Nerea Izcue Callum Li : 00:54:55
2. Jamie Pollock Elli Robinson : 00:55:26
3. Alice Rogers Michael Stephens : 00:55:31
4. Elinor Thomas Ben McCarthy : 00:55:31
5. Travis Brown Esme Nickson : 00:55:35

The Mixed Doubles category offered a thrilling spectacle, with a very tight podium! The duo Nerea Izcue and Callum Li brilliantly won in their first participation with 00:54:55. Right behind them, Jamie Pollock and Elli Robinson set a new personal best of 00:55:26, improving their Poznan time. And what a fight for third place! Alice Rogers and Michael Stephens and Elinor Thomas and Ben McCarthy finished tied at 00:55:31 in their first race! Travis Brown and Esme Nickson completed this highly contested Top 5 with 00:55:35, also in their HYROX debut. A remarkable start for these new duos!

Pro Doubles: The Best of the Best

The Pro Doubles categories, both Men and Women, featured elite performances, with seasoned teams and surprising duos proving their worth under the Principality Stadium spotlights.

Pro Doubles Men: Top 5

1. Jake Dearden Charlie Botterill : 00:49:52
2. Tony Revell Ciaran Parkinson : 00:51:40
3. Sam Craig Beau Smith : 00:51:50
4. DYLAN CARUSO EUGENIO BIANCHI : 00:52:33
5. Lucas Parker Cam Rackham : 00:53:11

The duo Jake Dearden and Charlie Botterill, both well-known names on the Pro circuit, teamed up for the first time and crushed the competition with an exceptional time of 00:49:52. A debut victory in Pro Doubles that promises much for the future! Right behind them, veterans Tony Revell and Ciaran Parkinson (11 races combined!) showed their consistency with 00:51:40, a time very close to their previous performances in Warsaw and London Olympia. Sam Craig and Beau Smith took the third step on the podium with 00:51:50 in their first race, followed by DYLAN CARUSO and EUGENIO BIANCHI (00:52:33) and Lucas Parker and Cam Rackham (00:53:11), both impressive newcomers.

Pro Doubles Women: Top 5

1. Charlie Searle Lauren Stockley : 00:55:08
2. Sam Pretty Lauren Richardson : 00:57:49
3. Lauren Armstrong Kerri Hewitt : 00:58:24
4. Bliss Mason Aimee Gardiner : 01:00:46
5. Alice Rogers Beth Lloyd : 01:01:32

The power duo Charlie Searle and Lauren Stockley, both already mentioned for their individual Pro Women's performances, teamed up for their first Pro Doubles race and clocked an exceptional time of 00:55:08, securing an undisputed victory. They were followed by another promising duo, Sam Pretty and Lauren Richardson, who finished in 00:57:49 in their debut. Lauren Armstrong and Kerri Hewitt completed the podium with 00:58:24, also in their first HYROX event. Finally, Bliss Mason and Aimee Gardiner (01:00:46) and Alice Rogers and Beth Lloyd (01:01:32), who achieved a new personal best, rounded out this female top 5, proving the depth of talent in this category.

Key Figures from HYROX Cardiff 2026

• 12,914 participants over 1 day
• Average Open Men Time: 01:27:03
• Average Open Women Time: 01:37:33
• Fastest Time Overall: Onur Koyuncu : 00:37:51 (Open Men) 🇹🇷

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