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HYROX Essen2022

Official results, rankings & splits — 682 finishers, Messe Essen

Essen, GermanyOctober 1, 2022 - October 2, 2022
HYROX OfficialSeason 5Completed

About the event

HYROX Essen 2022 marks a key moment in season 5, hosting up to 2500 participants per day in a dynamic indoor arena. Located in the heart of the Ruhr, an industrial cradle turned cultural hub, this event transforms vast exhibition halls into a theater of intense challenges blending 1 km runs and functional exercises repeated eight times. Essen, with its UNESCO mining heritage, offers a revitalized urban setting where athletes' energy resonates with the region's working-class history. What makes HYROX Essen memorable are the exceptional performances: an absolute world record, two age-group records, and the presence of the sport's biggest names, despite some heated controversies. The electric atmosphere, world championship qualifications, and community spirit make it an unmissable stop on the circuit, where every finish is a shared victory in this repurposed industrial metropolis.

HYROX Essen 2022 Podium

Beyond HYROX Essen, explore the Zollverein, an iconic UNESCO site with its giant power plant turned interactive museum and landscape park. Stroll through Villa Hügel, a sumptuous mansion overlooking the city, or discover the Folkwang Museum, a treasure trove of modern art featuring masterpieces from Van Gogh to Picasso. For leisure, walk along Baldeneysee lake, ideal for invigorating hikes or bike rentals, perfect for recovery after the effort. Culturally, catch an opera at the Aalto Theatre or visit the creative Rüttenscheid district. Participants and spectators will enjoy typical North Rhine-Westphalia dishes: spicy currywurst, rheinischer sauerbraten, crispy tenderloins, and the famous Aachen printen gingerbread. Pair them with a local Altbier for an authentic, energizing culinary immersion.

Frequently asked questions

Tobias Lautwein (GER) won the Pro Men division at HYROX Essen in 58:46.

HYROX Essen gathered 682 participants across multiple competition categories.

Pro athletes typically finish HYROX in under 1h, top Open athletes between 1h and 1h15. See the full ranking above for exact times per division.

Select a category in the tabs above to see the complete ranking. You can filter by age group, nationality, and search for an athlete by name.

Use the checkboxes to select up to 4 athletes, then click the "Compare" button to see their performances side by side.