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Who is Jake Dearden and when did he win the Pro Doubles Men’s HYROX World Championships with Marc Dean?
Plus everything you need to know about HYROX and its unique excercises
JAKE Dearden is a British athlete who has made a significant impact in the world of fitness racing sport HYROX.
Along with his partner with Marc Dean, he won the Pro Doubles Men's HYROX World Championships.
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What is HYROX?
HYROX is a global fitness racing competition that combines endurance and strength training in a standardised race format.
The event consists of eight one-kilometre runs alternating with eight functional workout stations, creating a comprehensive test of an athlete's fitness.
Founded in Germany in 2017 by Christian Toetzke and Moritz Furste, HYROX has rapidly grown to become a global fitness movement, with over 90,000 athletes participating in the 2022/2023 season.
Key characteristics
Participants complete a one-kilometre run followed by a specific functional exercise at a workout station, repeating this sequence eight times, meaning they cover eight kilometres in total.
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Races are typically held indoors in large venues to ensure consistent conditions
Workout stations include diverse exercises such as:
- SkiErg — a fitness machine designed to simulate the motion of Nordic skiing
- Sled pushes and pulls — strength-based exercises performed using a weighted sled
- Rowing
- Burpee broad jumps — a challenging combination exercise combining a burpee with a forward jump
- Farmer's carries — walking while carrying heavy weights in each hand
- Sandbag lunges — carrying a weighted sandbag while performing alternating lunges
- Wall balls — combination of a squat with throwing a weighted medicine ball against a wall above head-height
Accessibility and categories
HYROX is designed to be inclusive, offering multiple competition categories:
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- Open: For fitness enthusiasts and first-time racers
- Pro: For experienced athletes with heavier weights
- Doubles: Team-based format
- Relay: Team members split the race
Who is Jake Dearden?
Jake Dearden is a 25-year-old athlete from the UK.
He has achieved incredible success in HYROX competitions, including winning the Pro Doubles Men's HYROX World Championships with Marc Dean.
He is not only a competitor but also a HYROX master trainer, demonstrating his expertise in the sport.
His victory in the Pro Doubles category came after overcoming a significant setback earlier in the 2023/24 season when he was sidelined for six months due to a back injury.
It's a privilege, but it shows that all the hard work has paid off over the last couple of months and years
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The winning performance by Jake and Marc Dean was impressive, with the duo completing the course in a time of 52:34.
This victory was particularly notable as it came against strong competition in a field described as "stacked".
HYROX career highlights
Jake's HYROX career has been marked by consistent improvement and notable achievements:
- He has participated in 27 HYROX races across seven divisions.
- Prior to his World Championship win, Jake had already secured victories in several Pro Men's races including Cape Town 2024 and New York 2024.
- He has also excelled in team events, winning the Team Relay Men U40 in Berlin 2024 with partners Ben Haldon and Billy Blower.
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Speaking after his Pro Doubles HYROX World Championship win on June 9, 2024, in Nice, France, Jake said: "The race itself was tight and to come out on top was unbelievable.
"It's a privilege, but it shows that all the hard work has paid off over the last couple of months and years.
"I'm over the moon and joining the Red Bull family of athletes this week has made it even better — it’s been a week of dreams."
Training and dedication
Jake's success is a result of his intense dedication and training regimen.
He has demonstrated exceptional endurance and versatility, even completing an incredible feat of 11 HYROX races in one weekend in London.
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As a HYROX master trainer, Jake also contributes to the growth of the sport by sharing his knowledge and experience with others.
Jake remains a prominent figure in the HYROX world, inspiring both newcomers and seasoned athletes in this rapidly growing fitness racing sport.
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