Hidde Weersma The First Man Under 53 Minutes in HYROX

No man had ever run a HYROX in under 53 minutes. Hidde Weersma crossed the line in London in 52:42 and changed that.

Here’s where Hidde started.

Quick facts


Nationality	🇳🇱 Netherlands
Born	December 1997
Height	192 cm (6’4”)
Division	HYROX Elite 15 (Pro)
Historic milestone	First man under 53 minutes (52:42, London 2026)
Fun fact	Pre-race meal: ketchup on rice. Every time.

From triathlon to the top of HYROX

Hidde’s engine was built over years of mixed sport: athletics (sprinting, high jump and throws), football, and triathlon from the age of 16. By his own description a “decent but not elite” triathlete, that blend of endurance and strength turned out to be the perfect foundation for HYROX.

Off the race floor he’s a strength & conditioning coach, having worked at Papendal, the Netherlands’ premier Olympic training centre, supporting Paralympic cycling, the speed-skating talent pathway and Olympic beach volleyball.

A rapid rise

Hidde discovered HYROX in 2022, racing his first event in Maastricht. By his second, Las Vegas 2022, he won the Men’s Pro 16-24 age group and placed 6th overall. From there: three age-group world titles, a 7th-place Elite finish at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago (56:09), a Hamburg Major podium (54:26), and Elite 15 qualification.

Then came London 2026 and that 52:42.

How he trains

Hidde trains high-volume, low-intensity: around 70km of running a week (mostly easy Zone 2 with one hard session), 6-8+ hours of cycling, and 18-23 hours total in heavy blocks. After over-reaching in 2024 he shifted to more volume, less intensity. He credits “consistency in training, sleep and nutrition” as the real 95% of success. He’s also the creator of the LO:HYROX training programs.

Hidde's Training Playlist

Hidde has a workout playlist in the ROXFIT app. Train to it on your next session.

Open Playlist in ROXFIT

Key results

Year	Event	Time	Position
2025	HYROX Hamburg Major	54:26	Podium
2025	HYROX World Championships, Chicago	56:09	7th (Elite)
2026	HYROX EMEA Championships, London	52:42	1st (EMEA Champion)

Questions about Hidde Weersma

What is Hidde Weersma's HYROX personal best?

52:42 at the EMEA Championships in London, March 2026. The first time any man had finished a HYROX in under 53 minutes.

How many age-group world titles has Hidde won?

Three. Men's Pro 16-24 at Las Vegas 2022, Manchester 2023, and Nice 2024.

What is Hidde Weersma's job?

He's a strength and conditioning coach who has worked at Papendal, the Dutch Olympic training centre, supporting Paralympic cycling, speed skating and beach volleyball.

How does Hidde train for HYROX?

High volume, low intensity. Around 70km of running per week, mostly Zone 2, with 6-8+ hours of cycling and 18-23 hours total in heavy blocks.

How did Hidde get into HYROX?

He came from a triathlon background and raced his first HYROX in Maastricht in 2022. By his second race in Las Vegas he had won his age group and finished 6th overall.