Putters and Meier are names to watch in Karlsruhe

HYROX Karlsruhe 2026 looks set to feature a strong Pro field. In the women's race, which gets underway on Friday at 12:50, no fewer than four athletes who have already broken the 59-minute barrier will be competing.

Lena Putters enters the field with the fastest time. She recorded that time during her fourth-place finish in the Elite race in Warsaw, a result that immediately makes her the top favourite in Karlsruhe.

Her biggest rival is likely Linda Meier, the reigning world champion. Meier claimed the world title in 2025 in Chicago and will do everything she can to reinforce her status.