Hidde Weersma is the 2026 HYROX EMEA champion and has raised the standard for the men’s pro division with a 52:42 finish, becoming the first man to break the 53-minute barrier.
He led for much of the race but Tim Wenisch overtook him on the last run to be first to the Wall Balls. They stayed neck and neck at that last station with Tim actually finishing first but then having to wait for 30 seconds for penalties accumulated during the race.
Hidde has somewhat flown under the radar this season after qualifying for the world championships at the first attempt in Hamburg, then missing the majors in Melbourne and Phoenix. But what a way to return to the Elite 15.
The top of the HYROX field already looked incredibly competitive with veterans like Alex Roncevic, Dylan Scott, Tim Wenisch and Hunter McIntyre asserting their elite status with brilliant performances at the majors. With wins at the Regional Championships, now Weersma and Cole Learn have firmly put themselves in the mix.
And let’s not forget about the third-placed finisher in London – Tomas Tvrdik set a new personal best of 53:18, the fifth-fastest time ever and enough to earn him a World Championships qualification spot.
The season finale in Stockholm is going to be a very special race. Check out Hidde’s splits below:
Source/ HYROX Results
