Watch: Jean Claude Faenza's Sub-60 Performance At Hyrox Athens

Watch Maltese Hyrox athlete Jean Claude Faenza's standout performance at Hyrox Athens, completing the Pro Men race in an impressive 59:59, breaking the one‑hour mark and securing 7th place in the 30–34 age category group and 18th overall, against a field stacked with elite international competitors.

His metrics underline the strength of his performance: a 29:41 running split, 25:57 functional time, and 4:28 Roxzone, paired with an average pace of 3:55/km. These numbers reflect both endurance and precision key qualities in the demanding Hyrox format.

He shared that he is "super happy with how I felt," having "paced it perfectly," also remarking that "running felt good and I was actually enjoying it."

Faenza expressed that he is "so glad" for stepping on the start line "with the big dogs," admitting that every time I race these guys I learn something new."

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