The HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026 ignited the Strawberry Arena, gathering 4185 participants for a day of intense effort. Discover the champions, personal bests shattered, and all the rankings from this memorable edition.
HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026: Strawberry Arena Vibrated!
Stockholm, June 18, 2026. The Swedish capital played host to an extraordinary spectacle of endurance and strength: the HYROX World Championships 2026. With 4185 participants from all corners of the globe converging on the legendary Strawberry Arena, the atmosphere was electric from the very first strides. A unique day of intense competition where athletes, from novices to elites, pushed their limits through 8 stations and 8 kilometers of running. Get ready to dive into the results of this memorable edition, where personal bests and exceptional performances unfolded!
All eyes were fixed on the lanes and workout zones, where every stride, every rep, every transition counted. Who managed to conquer the HYROX beast to claim victory or smash their personal record? That's what we'll discover together, division by division.
OPEN MEN · The Leading Pack Makes its Mark
The Open Men's category delivered a fierce battle, with determined athletes aiming to leave their mark on these World Championships. The standard was high, and the margins were minimal for a podium finish.
- Sergio Benzio · 01:08:13 🇮🇹
- Sean Wade · 01:09:36 🇺🇸
- Nico Watkins · 01:11:19 🏴
- Wilhelm Lilge · 01:11:55 🇦🇹
- Frédéric Nivaux · 01:12:26 🇫🇷
- Simon Taylor · 01:13:48 🏴
- Art Smith · 01:13:57 🇺🇸
- Carlos Antunes · 01:13:59 🇵🇹
- Kevin Fee · 01:14:17 🇳🇿
- Frank Godulla · 01:14:27 🇩🇪
Italy's Sergio Benzio executed a flawless race! With a blistering time of 01:08:13, he shattered his personal best by almost a minute, improving on his previous 01:09:01 set in Rimini. A performance that propelled him to the top of the podium!
A seasoned veteran with 11 HYROX races under his belt, American Sean Wade confirmed his consistency by securing a strong second place. His experience in major events clearly played a role in this performance.
No stranger to big events with 10 HYROX races, Britain's Nico Watkins claimed third place, completing this highly contested podium and once again demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure.
Austria's Wilhelm Lilge, in his sixth HYROX participation, finished fourth, just 36 seconds off the podium. A respectable performance that highlights his steady progress.
France's Frédéric Nivaux secured a strong fifth place, with a time close to his 01:09:07 from Malaga. He proved he is a formidable competitor on the HYROX circuit.
Another strong veteran, Simon Taylor (11 races), positioned himself in sixth place. His consistency over the seasons is remarkable.
With 11 races under his belt, Art Smith maintained a top 10 spot, showing impressive consistency and a time identical to his Phoenix performance.
Portugal's Carlos Antunes set a new personal best! He smashed his previous time from Bilbao (01:14:07), a testament to his continuous improvement.
Hailing from New Zealand to surprise the competition, Kevin Fee delivered a dazzling new PB, improving on his 01:19:04 from Auckland. A performance that certainly didn't go unnoticed!
Germany's Frank Godulla rounded out the Open Men's top 10 with his 11th HYROX race. Great consistency for this experienced runner.
OPEN WOMEN · Inspiring Performances
The Open Women's category also witnessed intense battles, with female athletes pushing the boundaries of endurance and determination. The podiums were both close and inspiring.
- Elizabeth Schepis · 01:11:18 🇺🇸
- Annette Barry · 01:14:18 🇨🇦
- Janette Cox · 01:14:42 🇦🇺
- Nina Wavik Ytterstad · 01:15:04 🇳🇴
- Ruth Arnold · 01:15:06 🏴
- Rosemary Terribile · 01:16:20 🏴
- São Castanheira · 01:17:02 🇵🇹
- Sarah Coope · 01:17:03 🏴
- Edda Sterl-Klemm · 01:17:46 🇦🇹
- Helen Mansfield · 01:17:50 🏴
American Elizabeth Schepis dominated this category with a stunning new personal best of 01:11:18, obliterating her previous Miami time (01:13:28). A resounding victory at the World Championships!
Canada's Annette Barry claimed second place with flair, also achieving a new personal best of 01:14:18, improving her Ottawa time by almost 4 minutes. A meteoric rise!
Australia's Janette Cox, a veteran of 4 HYROX races, completed this podium with a solid performance, just 18 seconds off her best time. Her consistency paid off.
Just 22 seconds shy of the podium, Norway's Nina Wavik Ytterstad proved her worth with a very competitive time, close to her EMEA London Olympia performance.
Britain's Ruth Arnold continued her progression with a new personal best of 01:15:06, demonstrating that perseverance truly pays off.
Another Brit, Rosemary Terribile, secured a new PB by lowering her London Excel time. A strong performance showing constant improvement.
Portugal's São Castanheira maintained a high level, with a time similar to her Bilbao race, securing a spot in the top 10.
With 7 HYROX races under her belt, Sarah Coope brought her experience to secure an honorable ranking, just one second from 7th place.
Austria's Edda Sterl-Klemm achieved a new personal best, showing that it's always possible to improve, even as a regular on the circuit!
Wales's Helen Mansfield closed out the top 10 with a well-deserved new PB, improving her Cardiff time. A great finish for her!
PRO MEN · The Elite Clash
The Pro Men's category is the pinnacle of individual performance. Here, every second counts, and the world's best athletes engaged in a psychological and physical battle for supremacy.
- Ryan Douglas · 00:55:23 🇨🇦
- Jack Driscoll · 00:55:37 🇺🇸
- Roberto Viciedo Gimeno · 00:55:53 🇪🇸
- Jude Reynolds · 00:56:06 🏴
- Liam Mccroary · 00:56:07 🏴
Canada's Ryan Douglas is the Pro Men's World Champion! With an astonishing time of 00:55:23, he set a new personal best, beating his previous Ottawa time by almost a minute. A resounding victory that makes history.
American Jack Driscoll, a respected veteran of 11 HYROX races, fought to the very end for second place, just 14 seconds behind the winner. His consistency at the highest level is impressive.
Spain's Roberto Viciedo Gimeno secured a well-deserved third place by improving his personal best by just two seconds (00:55:55 in Berlin). A surgically precise performance for a podium spot.
Britain's Jude Reynolds approached the podium with a fourth-place finish and a new PB of 00:56:06. A rapid progression that places him among the future stars of the sport.
The robust Scot, Liam Mccroary, with 10 HYROX races to his name, closed out this top 5, just one second behind Reynolds. An athlete always to be reckoned with.
PRO WOMEN · Queens of Endurance
In Pro Women, the competition was equally fierce, with female athletes constantly pushing the limits of this sport. The spectacle lived up to all expectations.
- Saskia Millard · 00:57:15 🏴
- Madelyn Eybergen · 00:57:37 🇨🇦
- Rachael Wade · 00:58:53 🇺🇸
- Lea Sophie Pommerening · 00:59:04 🇩🇪
- Annie Emilsson · 00:59:52 🇸🇪
The Pro Women's World Champion is Saskia Millard! She snatched victory with an incredible 00:57:15, smashing her own Barcelona personal record (00:57:24) by almost 10 seconds. A masterful performance!
Canada's Madelyn Eybergen claimed second place on the podium with a colossal new PB of 00:57:37, improving her Vancouver time by over 6 minutes! A revelation to watch closely.
American Rachael Wade took third place and set a new personal best of 00:58:53. She improved her New York time and proved her place on the world podium.
Germany's Lea Sophie Pommerening, just 11 seconds off the podium, also recorded a new PB. She confirmed her consistency and speed among the elite.
Sweden's Annie Emilsson, with 6 HYROX races to her name, rounded out this top 5 in front of her home crowd. A performance applauded by the arena, even if it wasn't her personal best time.
DOUBLES · The Power of Teamwork
The Doubles categories showcased the importance of cohesion, strategy, and shared effort. Duos pushed their limits together for impressive performances.
DOUBLES MEN · Top 5
- Danny Wood Kevin Marshall · 01:06:13
- Myles Mcnulty Dermot Mcnulty · 01:07:37
- Arjen Radder Jos Lamers · 01:07:57
- Art Smith Jeff Fisher · 01:07:57
- Jon James Nicholas Stevens · 01:07:58
The duo Danny Wood and Kevin Marshall crushed the competition, winning with a time of 01:06:13 in their very first HYROX race! A sensational debut in the discipline.
Brothers Myles and Dermot Mcnulty confirmed their talent by finishing second, not far from their Turin performance. A consistently strong team.
The Dutch duo Arjen Radder and Jos Lamers secured third place. They continued their momentum from Heerenveen with impressive consistency.
Veteran Art Smith and his partner Jeff Fisher finished tied for third! A top-tier performance for this well-oiled duo, accustomed to sub-1:07 times.
Just one second off the podium, Jon James and Nicholas Stevens delivered a spectacular performance for their first HYROX race together. The potential is clearly there!
DOUBLES WOMEN · Top 5
- Bridget-Anne Kirwan Edda Sterl-Klemm · 01:14:15
- Karen Hockin Jo Church · 01:15:55
- María Ingimundardóttir Ásdís Guðnadóttir · 01:17:23
- Allison Aspinall Lorraine Ward · 01:17:47
- Claudia Hille Riitta Knodt · 01:17:51
The duo Bridget-Anne Kirwan and Edda Sterl-Klemm triumphed in Doubles Women, with a solid performance confirming their previous success at the EMEA London Olympia. A formidable team!
Veterans Karen Hockin and Jo Church (5 races) took second place on the podium. Their collective experience was a major asset.
For their very first HYROX race, María Ingimundardóttir and Ásdís Guðnadóttir delivered an impressive performance, securing third place. A promising start!
Allison Aspinall and Lorraine Ward set a new personal best, showing great progress and unwavering combativeness.
The duo Claudia Hille and Riitta Knodt completed this top 5 with a new PB as well. A race full of determination for these athletes!
DOUBLES MIXED · Top 5
- Luke Greer Holly Archer · 00:51:28
- Charlie Searle Jesse Owen · 00:51:55
- Moa Lundgren Gustav Kvarnbrink · 00:52:03
- Lauren-Leigh Richardson Ben Sutherland · 00:52:28
- Alen Ploj Meg Martin · 00:52:32
The duo Luke Greer and Holly Archer won commandingly in their very first HYROX race! A time of 00:51:28 that propelled them directly to the top of the mixed category.
Also in their first participation, Charlie Searle and Jesse Owen claimed second place on the podium, just 27 seconds behind the winners. A promising future!
The duo Moa Lundgren and Gustav Kvarnbrink secured third place with a dazzling new personal best. They improved their Berlin time by over a minute!
Another duo making their HYROX debut! Lauren-Leigh Richardson and Ben Sutherland delivered an impressive fourth-place finish.
The Mixed Doubles top 5 was completed by Alen Ploj and Meg Martin, who showed great potential in their first participation. Only 4 seconds separated them from fourth place!
PRO DOUBLES MEN · Top 5
- Paul Weindl Fabian Eisenlauer · 00:49:57
- Roberto Viciedo Gimeno Pedro Antonio Toral Leiva · 00:50:44
- Victor Cambaud-Pinon Arthur Blondeau · 00:50:49
- Michael Stephens Hakan Burton · 00:51:09
- Gabe Piepergerdes Caleb Green · 00:51:10
The Pro Doubles Men's World Champions are Paul Weindl and Fabian Eisenlauer! They shattered the 50-minute barrier and set a sensational new personal best of 00:49:57, down from 00:51:25. A historic performance!
The Spanish duo Roberto Viciedo Gimeno (also on the Pro Men's podium!) and Pedro Antonio Toral Leiva brilliantly secured second place. This veteran with 5 races confirms his place among the elite in Doubles as well.
The French pair Victor Cambaud-Pinon and Arthur Blondeau claimed third place on the podium with an impressive new personal best. They improved their Paris time by almost 3 minutes!
Michael Stephens and Hakan Burton secured fourth place with a very strong time, confirming their consistency after a great performance in London Olympia.
The American duo Gabe Piepergerdes and Caleb Green closed out this top 5 with a new personal best, significantly lowering their Anaheim time. A great reward for their teamwork.
PRO DOUBLES WOMEN · Top 5
- Holly Archer Saskia Millard · 00:55:00
- Gloria Corbetta Camilla Massa · 00:56:43
- Svenja Sommer Tanja Schuck · 00:57:37
- Michaela Disseldorp Iza Tulkens · 00:57:47
- Carolyn Watkins Carla Flores Perez · 00:58:07
The Pro Doubles Women's World Champions are Holly Archer and Saskia Millard! They delivered a legendary performance, setting a new personal best of 00:55:00. An incredible duo that continues to write HYROX history!
The Italian pair Gloria Corbetta and Camilla Massa secured second place with a time very close to their best performance in Warsaw. A consistently dangerous duo on the circuit.
The German duo Svenja Sommer and Tanja Schuck claimed third place on the podium with a new personal best. They smashed their Berlin time, a sign of top-notch preparation!
Veterans Michaela Disseldorp and Iza Tulkens (4 races) placed fourth. Their experience and consistency keep them at the top.
The duo Carolyn Watkins and Carla Flores Perez completed this top 5 with a new personal best, significantly lowering their Houston time. A great reward for their hard work.
Key Figures from the HYROX World Championships Stockholm 2026
- 4185 participants over 1 intense day of competition.
- Average Open Men's time: 01:37:56 (for 153 finishers).
- Average Open Women's time: 01:44:44 (for 110 finishers).
- Fastest time across all Championships: Tim Wenisch Alexander Roncevic · 00:48:57 (HYROX ELITE 15 DOUBLES, Men).
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