HYROX Rotterdam 2026 electrified the Ahoy Rotterdam with a record 12,372 participants in a single day. With personal bests shattered and historic performances, the competition delivered an unforgettable spectacle, notably with Vic Vandendaele's impressive victory in Open Men and Kate Davey's supremacy in Pro Women. Relive the highlights and discover all the detailed rankings from this memorable edition.
HYROX Rotterdam 2026: An Unforgettable Edition at Ahoy Rotterdam
Rotterdam was buzzing with functional fitness on April 15, 2026! The iconic Ahoy Rotterdam opened its doors to a tide of no less than 12,372 participants, ready to conquer the HYROX course. An intense day, filled with sweat, self-transcendence, and an electric atmosphere that proved, once again, why the Netherlands is fertile ground for our favorite sport. From rookies to seasoned athletes, everyone pushed their limits, creating stories of personal victories and performances that will remain etched in history. Let's dive into the highlights of this epic edition!
Open Men — The Battle for the Top Spot
The Open Men category saw fierce competition, with athletes from the Netherlands and neighboring countries vying for glory. The podium was dominated by impressive performances, notably from our Belgian champion...
- Vic Vandendaele — 00:55:32 🇧🇪
A regular on the podiums with 8 HYROX races under his belt, Vic demonstrated perfect mastery of the course. After solid times in Mechelen (00:56:45) and Amsterdam (00:58:19), he clocked a stellar time here, propelling him to the top step! - Jack Lawrence — 00:57:16 🇬🇧
With 11 races to his name, Jack is a respected veteran. Despite a faster time in London Olympia (00:55:34), his performance in Rotterdam secured him a strong second place, demonstrating his consistency at the highest level. - Felix Vercouter — 00:58:09 🇧🇪
What a debut! For his very first HYROX participation, Felix made a strong impression by immediately reaching the podium. A talent to watch very closely! - Jeroen Verbraeken — 00:58:16 🇧🇪
Just 7 seconds off the podium, Jeroen delivered an exceptional race, smashing his personal best by over three minutes compared to Mechelen (01:01:47). A spectacular progression! - Nick Slootman — 00:58:40 🇳🇱
Another rookie making waves! For his first HYROX, Nick secured a magnificent 5th place. - Jasper de Ridder — 00:58:46 🇳🇱
The Netherlands shines! Jasper, in his debut race, finished just behind his compatriot, only a few seconds off the top 5. - Max Bernard — 00:58:52 🇩🇪
The German warrior improved his personal best by over a minute, proving that hard work pays off! His previous PB was 01:00:16 in Frankfurt. - Mack Engbers — 00:58:55 🇳🇱
An inspired race for Mack, who achieved his best time with a significant improvement over Utrecht (01:02:09) and Rotterdam 2024 (01:12:09). Perseverance rewarded! - Marcel Beishuizen — 00:58:56 🇳🇱
Just one second behind Mack, Marcel broke the one-hour barrier for the first time in Open Men, improving his PB from Amsterdam (00:59:51). A performance of choice! - Niels Rutte — 00:59:24 🇳🇱
Niels closed the top 10 in style, with a significant improvement to his personal best (previous: 01:04:41 in Heerenveen). A testament to his commitment and consistent progress.
Open Women — Female Power in the Spotlight
The women of the Open category also delivered a top-tier spectacle, with times that pushed the limits. The podium was 100% Dutch, a sign of HYROX's vitality in the host country.
- Sarah Alders-Wiebers — 01:05:13 🇳🇱
A veteran of 4 HYROX races, Sarah masterfully managed her race to secure victory at home. Very close to her PB from Mechelen (01:04:43), she confirms her consistency at the top. - Maaike Geerdink — 01:05:45 🇳🇱
An astonishing performance for Maaike, who, in her first HYROX, clinched an incredible second place. A spectacular entry into the HYROX world! - Astrid Verhoeven — 01:06:05 🇧🇪
The podium is completed by Astrid, who, in her debut, demonstrated enormous potential and unwavering determination. - Lianne Kattevilder — 01:07:12 🇳🇱
Lianne delivered a stellar race, improving her personal best by almost 10 minutes compared to her previous race in Rotterdam (01:17:07). That's what HYROX progression is all about! - Hilke van der Pols — 01:07:30 🇳🇱
Another Dutch athlete who excelled in her first HYROX, proving the strength of the local contingent. - Mariska Brittijn — 01:07:37 🇳🇱
A seasoned competitor (4 races to her credit), Mariska delivered a solid time here, just seconds off her personal bests. - Julia Looman — 01:07:52 🇳🇱
Julia crushed her previous personal best (01:17:45 in Utrecht) with this performance, a sign of effective training and unwavering determination. - Ansofie Mertens — 01:07:59 🇧🇪
Ansofie, already performing well in Mechelen (01:06:35), confirmed her place among Belgium's HYROX elite. - Puck van Eijck — 01:08:00 🇳🇱
Just one second behind Ansofie, Puck delivered a very strong performance for her first participation. - Chayenne van Nielen — 01:08:04 🇳🇱
The Open Women's top 10 concluded with Chayenne, another Dutch rookie who shone in her very first race.
Pro Men — The Elite in Action
The Pro Men category is always a treat to watch, with athletes pushing the boundaries of endurance and strength. Rotterdam was no exception, offering a high-caliber field and memorable duels.
- Sam Schoeman — 00:56:43 🇳🇱
Dutchman Sam Schoeman, with 11 races under his belt, is a key figure on the circuit. Despite a time slightly above his PB from Mechelen (00:55:12), he dominated at home with a masterful performance. - Cem Ter Burg — 00:57:54 🇳🇱
Cem, also a veteran (10 races), delivered a solid race. He climbed to the second step of the podium, confirming his current form and consistency. - Theo Kis — 00:58:14 🇫🇷
Frenchman Theo Kis completed this international podium. With 5 HYROX races to his name, he demonstrated consistent progress and an ability to compete with the best. Just 37 seconds off his Rimini PB (00:57:37), an impressive performance! - Benjamin Desmet — 00:58:26 🇧🇪
Benjamin, a veteran with 4 races, finished just off the podium. Very close to his best times, he remains a formidable opponent. - Ward Lemmelijn — 00:59:18 🇧🇪
Ward, another regular in Pro races with 10 participations, secured a spot in the top 5, proving his resilience and his place among the elite.
Pro Women — Inspiring Performances
The Pro Women category saw a fierce battle, with athletes determined to leave their mark. The UK and the Netherlands shared the honors.
- Kate Davey — 01:05:14 🇬🇧
With 11 HYROX races under her belt, Kate Davey is a force of nature. She dominated in Rotterdam with a solid time, adding another victory to her impressive track record. Her time was just shy of her 2025 World Championships mark. - Kim Evers — 01:05:22 🇳🇱
Just 8 seconds off first place, Kim Evers (9 HYROX races) gave her all on home turf. A well-deserved second place and a confirmation of her status as a top-tier athlete. - Georgie Frost — 01:06:02 🇬🇧
Georgie, with 7 HYROX races, completed the podium, once again demonstrating her consistency and ability to perform at the highest level. - Laura GERMANI — 01:06:37 🇫🇷
What a debut for Laura! In her very first HYROX, she secured an incredible 4th place in Pro Women, a performance that speaks volumes about her potential. - Bo Grievink — 01:07:03 🇳🇱
Bo rounded out the top 5, confirming her consistency with 7 HYROX races to her credit.
Doubles — Synergy for Peak Performance
The Doubles categories are always thrilling, with team cohesion and strategy being as crucial as individual strength. Rotterdam saw teams smash records and showcase what true teamwork means. Here are the top times for each category:
Doubles Men — A Fierce Contest
- Roman van Eijk Nicky Verhoeven — 00:52:44
In their first HYROX race, this Dutch duo made a strong statement by winning with an impressive time. A resounding victory! - Ruben Boontje Nils van Dijk — 00:53:14
Another rookie duo on the podium! Just 30 seconds behind the winners, they proved that the new generation is ready to compete. - Dario Mulder Paul Hesselberth — 00:53:26
This pair not only secured 3rd place but also smashed their personal best, improving their Mechelen time (00:54:14). Proof that perseverance pays off! - Robert van Herk Ronald Mulder — 00:54:29
An excellent time for this rookie duo, finishing just off the podium, a solid performance for a debut. - Robert Hobbs Ryan Gackowski — 00:54:42
This experienced duo (5 races) managed their race well to secure a strong 5th place, consistent with their reliable performances.
Doubles Women — Strength in Unity
- Sophie Pieterson Jildau Hoekstra — 00:59:12
This Dutch duo triumphed brilliantly in their first HYROX, crossing the finish line in under an hour. A benchmark time! - Romy De Bruijne Avalon Fanis — 01:01:21
A well-deserved second place for these rookies, who showed great synergy and promising potential. - Ryanne Makarawung-Koelewijn Merel Makarawung-Koelewijn — 01:01:31
The Makarawung-Koelewijn sisters finished on the podium in their first team race, a remarkable family performance! - Marique Dieudonné Amber Brouwer — 01:02:46
A strong 4th place for this rookie pair, closing in on podium times. - Anne Buczynski Eline Schippers-Grevers — 01:02:55
The top 5 is completed by this duo who demonstrated resilience in their first participation.
Doubles Mixed — The Perfect Balance
- Joey Stol Michaela Disseldorp — 00:56:22
An explosive mixed duo that won with a remarkable performance in their first participation. The perfect alchemy! - Larissa Van meerten Marcel Beishuizen — 00:56:43
Just 21 seconds behind the winners, this rookie pair demonstrated impressive strength and coordination, securing a fantastic second place. - Tessa Rood Michel Rood — 00:56:46
The Rood duo not only secured bronze but also shattered their previous Utrecht record (01:01:00) by over four minutes! An exceptional performance. - Miranda van Bussel Joey Seetsen — 00:57:30
A solid performance for this duo who maintained a high pace in their first race. - Sofie Rijnsaardt Etienne Niestadt — 00:57:33
Veterans of 4 HYROX races, Sofie and Etienne rounded out the top 5, confirming their place among the best mixed doubles teams.
Pro Doubles Men — Professional Team Speed
- Ben Sutherland Harry Sutherland — 00:50:58
The Sutherland duo made a sensational entry into the Pro Doubles category, claiming victory in their very first participation with an astounding time, just under the 51-minute mark! - Aaron Woodman Lee Tynan — 00:51:17
This pair not only reached second place but also improved their personal best from Manchester (00:52:01), proving they are on the rise. - Pieter Maes Tom Franssens — 00:52:39
Veterans of 8 HYROX races, Pieter and Tom completed the podium. Despite a PB of 00:49:55 in London Excel, their performance remains very strong. - Jop Janssen Jordi Fuhler — 00:53:20
This Dutch duo beat their Amsterdam PB (00:54:49) with a strong 4th place, a sign of top-notch preparation. - Wilbert Jansen Julian Bosch — 00:53:55
An impressive first participation for this duo, making it into the Pro Doubles Men's top 5.
Pro Doubles Women — Elite Female Team Excellence
- Michaela Disseldorp Iza Tulkens — 00:57:56
This Dutch duo won the Pro Doubles Women category by smashing their personal best from Mechelen (00:58:00) by a few seconds. A hard-fought victory! - Dagmar van Eijk Fleur van Dijk — 01:00:41
In their first HYROX Doubles, Dagmar and Fleur went straight to the second step of the podium. A promising future awaits them! - Romy de Bruijne Reinie Boven — 01:01:10
Another duo who shone in their debut, completing an all-Dutch podium in this category. - suzanne deuss Henrike Mauersberger — 01:01:17
A strong performance for these rookies, very close to the podium. - Fabienne Albers Simone Kets — 01:01:33
This duo rounds out the top 5, a strong entry into the competition.
Key Figures from HYROX Rotterdam 2026
- 12,372 participants over 1 day
- Average Open Men Time: 01:29:03
- Average Open Women Time: 01:40:09
- Fastest Overall Time: Antoine Volral — 00:40:07 (HYROX ADAPTIVE, Men) 🇧🇪
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