Hong Kong hosted 9539 participants for an unforgettable HYROX edition on May 3, 2026. AsiaWorld-Expo saw exceptional performances, including a new stratospheric record in Open Men and fiercely contested podiums. Relive the highlights and discover all rankings and detailed times.
HYROX Hong Kong 2026: An Unforgettable Edition at AsiaWorld-Expo
Hong Kong vibrated to the rhythm of functional fitness on May 3, 2026, as the HYROX event lit up the AsiaWorld-Expo. Nearly 9539 participants from across the globe took on the 8 km of running and 8 signature Workouts, creating an electrifying atmosphere and breathtaking performances. From elite athletes to courageous beginners, every participant pushed their limits, delivering an unforgettable spectacle. Buckle up, as we break down the results of this intense day!
Open Men — The Leading Pack
The Open Men's category witnessed a fierce battle, with determined athletes aiming to make their mark. The podium saw both new faces and seasoned competitors proving their consistency, but it was a young talent who stole the show.
- Test Test — 00:36:21 🇹🇼
- Rayda Kezaz — 00:58:46 🇫🇷
- KIHUN PARK — 00:59:52 🇰🇷
- Kevin Le — 01:00:28 🇺🇸
- Uku Kruusamaee — 01:00:40 🇪🇪
- Kin Ho Jesse Tsoi — 01:01:05 🇭🇰
- Davit Khublaryan — 01:01:11 🇬🇧
- Jacob Boeding — 01:01:25 🇭🇰
- KA MAN TSE — 01:01:29 🇭🇰
- Stefan Pecelj — 01:01:50 🇿🇦
The overall winner of this edition, Test Test from Chinese Taipei, delivered an absolutely stratospheric performance of 00:36:21! This incredible time, significantly faster than all Pro athletes and even Doubles teams, marks his first HYROX race. A debut that shatters all imaginable records for the Open category. Behind this rising star, we find France's Rayda Kezaz, who secured a magnificent second place with a time of 00:58:46, improving his personal best by almost 5 minutes compared to his previous race in Hong Kong (01:03:34). What an improvement! South Korea's KIHUN PARK completed the podium in 00:59:52, breaking the one-hour mark for the first time and setting a new PB. Following closely, Kevin Le (USA, 01:00:28) and Uku Kruusamaee (Estonia, 01:00:40) also beat their personal bests, showcasing the intensity of the competition. British veteran Davit Khublaryan, with 11 races under his belt, placed 7th in 01:01:11, just ahead of Jacob Boeding, who, like Test Test, impressed in his first HYROX race.
Open Women — Inspiring Performances
The Open Women's category showcased exceptional strength and determination, with athletes pushing their limits and delivering impressive times. The top 10 featured a mix of seasoned athletes and promising newcomers.
- Kevalyn Wongvivatchai — 00:42:46 🇹🇭
- Test-六글ﺽ漢И Osteron-Éïâøȼÿð — 00:48:09 🇷🇺
- Batya Beard — 01:07:20 🇺🇸
- Soraya Saait — 01:07:52 🇹🇭
- Caoimhe Farrell — 01:08:56 🇮🇪
- Susan Hood — 01:10:56 🇬🇧
- Wing Yu Lau — 01:11:00 🇭🇰
- Gladys Fabiola Christanto — 01:11:12 🇮🇩
- 丽莎 翁 — 01:11:54 🇨🇳
- Mie Emilie Frankrig-Johannessen — 01:13:15 🇳🇴
In the Open Women's category, Thailand's Kevalyn Wongvivatchai absolutely dominated the competition, securing an incredible time of 00:42:46. This is not only a crushing new personal best (she improved her previous PB of 01:27:52 by over 45 minutes!) but also a time that propels her among the best female HYROX performances across all categories. In second place, we have Test-六글ﺽ漢И Osteron-Éïâøȼÿð from Russia, finishing in 00:48:09. It's noteworthy that her previous time in Mechelen was 00:31:43, indicating that this athlete has the potential to go much faster! Batya Beard (USA) claimed third place on the podium in 01:07:20, setting a new PB and demonstrating her growing strength. Soraya Saait (Thailand) and Caoimhe Farrell (Ireland) followed closely, both very near the podium times, with a PB for Caoimhe. Consistent Wing Yu Lau from Hong Kong, a veteran of 4 races, finished 7th, showing great consistency in her performances.
Pro Men — The Elite Face Off
The Pro Men's category always delivers a high-level spectacle, where every second counts and experience is a major asset. Hong Kong was no exception, with a strong field and athletes giving their all for qualification.
- Gabe Heck — 00:55:17 🇺🇸
- Daniel Hoy — 00:57:40 🇳🇿
- Jakob Cerneka — 00:59:54 🇦🇺
- Timothe DRIANNO — 01:02:14 🇫🇷
- Seunghyun Noh — 01:02:22 🇰🇷
The Pro Men's throne was claimed by American Gabe Heck, who dominated the category with an impressive time of 00:55:17, securing a new personal best. Close behind, New Zealander Daniel Hoy took second place in 00:57:40, also with a new PB compared to his race in Brisbane. Australian Jakob Cerneka, a veteran with 4 HYROX races and already an APAC Championship under his belt, completed the podium in 00:59:54. A special mention goes to France's Timothe DRIANNO, who, in his first HYROX Pro race, placed 4th in 01:02:14. A remarkable entry into the elite! Korea's Seunghyun Noh, a veteran of 5 races, rounded out the top 5 in 01:02:22.
Pro Women — Female Determination Shines
The female athletes in the Pro category once again proved their power and endurance. Their performances were remarkably consistent and intense, with minimal gaps between the leaders.
- Olivia Vareille — 01:06:14 🇬🇧
- Emily Fell — 01:06:22 🇬🇧
- Claire Nesbitt — 01:06:38 🇭🇰
- Saki Maekawa — 01:07:23 🇯🇵
- Emily Lankester — 01:08:24 🇬🇧
The Pro Women's podium was dominated by British athletes. Olivia Vareille clinched victory with a strong time of 01:06:14, setting a new personal best, beating her previous time in Brisbane. Right behind her, compatriot Emily Fell, a veteran with 5 HYROX races, secured second place in 01:06:22, just 8 seconds off the leader. Local athlete Claire Nesbitt from Hong Kong, a regular on the podiums with 7 HYROX races to her name, completed the top 3 in 01:06:38, once again demonstrating her consistency at the highest level. Japan's Saki Maekawa placed 4th in 01:07:23, with a new PB, and Emily Lankester (GBR) rounded out the top 5 in 01:08:24, also with a new personal best.
Doubles — The Power of Teamwork
The Doubles categories are always a matter of strategy and cohesion. In Hong Kong, the duos showed impressive coordination, proving that two is better when pushing, pulling, and carrying together.
Doubles Men — Top 5
The Doubles Men's competition was particularly tight, with many first-time participants creating surprises.
- Brian Lei Ka lai So — 00:48:28
- Jakob CERNEKA caden penniket — 00:52:16
- Daniel Ridgley Lewis Mulhall — 00:53:13
- Aaron Price Liam Reynolds — 00:53:21
- Dylan James Penniket Luke Ivan Penny — 00:54:48
The duo Brian Lei Ka lai So clinched first place with a time of 00:48:28, an outstanding performance for their first HYROX team race! They were followed by Jakob CERNEKA caden penniket who secured the second step of the podium in 00:52:16, also on their debut. Daniel Ridgley Lewis Mulhall completed the top 3 in 00:53:13, setting a new personal best compared to Singapore. Just 8 seconds off the podium, the duo Aaron Price Liam Reynolds showed great fighting spirit.
Doubles Women — Top 5
The women's Doubles teams demonstrated impressive synergy, with an extremely tight leading pack.
- Karen Ip Ka Yan Wong — 01:04:17
- Hei Tung Wong Sin Yin Ng — 01:04:28
- XINYI AO ANQI HUANG — 01:04:34
- Kimi Isom Vincy Yang — 01:04:39
- Amanda Wong Chloe Lau — 01:04:40
A true domination by new teams! The top five women's Doubles teams were all participating in their first HYROX race. The duo Karen Ip Ka Yan Wong won in 01:04:17, followed very closely by Hei Tung Wong Sin Yin Ng in 01:04:28. Only 11 seconds separated first and second place, highlighting the intensity of the battle. The podium was completed by XINYI AO ANQI HUANG in 01:04:34. The density of the leading pack was impressive, with only 23 seconds separating first and fifth place!
Doubles Mixed — Top 5
The always popular Doubles Mixed category delivered balanced and strategic performances, blending strength and endurance.
- Satoshi Matsunaga Saki Maekawa — 00:57:08
- Clare Cheung Jan Souleyman — 00:57:10
- Eadaoin McGuinness Conor McGuinness — 00:57:54
- 瑟 王 Lujiao Liao — 00:58:01
- Samantha Horton Hakim Naji — 00:58:02
The duo Satoshi Matsunaga Saki Maekawa claimed victory in 00:57:08 for their first HYROX participation. The competition was fierce, with Clare Cheung Jan Souleyman right behind them in 00:57:10, just 2 seconds off the winners, also in their first race! Eadaoin McGuinness Conor McGuinness took the third step of the podium in 00:57:54, a solid time despite a slight drop from their Bangkok performance.
Pro Doubles Hommes — Top 5
The Pro Doubles Men delivered exceptional performances, with impressive coordination and power.
- David Kelly Jeremy McConnell — 00:52:30
- Jayden Kemp Luke Penberthy — 00:53:19
- Jay Hogan Tom Hogan — 00:53:40
- dylan penniket Caden Penniket — 00:54:18
- Aaron Price Liam Reynolds — 00:55:25
The duo David Kelly Jeremy McConnell dominated this Pro Doubles Men's category with an excellent time of 00:52:30, impressive for their first HYROX race together. They were followed by Jayden Kemp Luke Penberthy in 00:53:19, also very promising debutants. The duo Jay Hogan Tom Hogan completed the podium in 00:53:40, showing their consistency after a strong performance in Dublin.
Pro Doubles Femmes — Top 5
The women in Pro Doubles also showcased great strength and cohesion, with teams making a lasting impression.
- Sara Gandola Clare Cheung — 00:58:31
- Hannah McMahon Caoimhe Farrell — 01:03:01
- Qian Qin Zhu Amal Hanyn — 01:03:15
- Melanie Nunan Emily Withell — 01:03:19
- Millie Hargreaves Alexa Hernandez — 01:03:44
The duo Sara Gandola Clare Cheung dominated the Pro Doubles Women's category, winning with an excellent time of 00:58:31, and this was their first HYROX race. A remarkable debut! The second duo, Hannah McMahon Caoimhe Farrell, took second place in 01:03:01, followed closely by Qian Qin Zhu Amal Hanyn in 01:03:15. The entire top 5 consists of duos making their HYROX debut, signaling a promising new generation.
Key Statistics from HYROX Hong Kong 2026
To better understand the scale of this event and the performances achieved, here are some key statistics:
- 9539 participants over 1 day
- Average Open Men's time: 01:40:47 (2096 finishers)
- Average Open Women's time: 01:47:10 (991 finishers)
- Fastest time of the day: Test Test — 00:36:21 (Open Men 🇹🇼)
- The most represented category was HYROX Men (Open) with 2096 finishers.
These figures attest to the growing popularity of HYROX and the demanding nature of the competition. Congratulations to all finishers!
View all HYROX Hong Kong 2026 Results
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