Jake Williamson cements his place as one of HYROX’s brightest stars with history-making performance at HYROX Berlin.
World records don’t tend to last long in the high-octane world of HYROX — and British athlete Jake Williamson just helped rewrite the rulebook in stunning fashion.
At HYROX Berlin, Williamson and partner Fabian Eisenlauer became the first-ever team to dip below the 48-minute mark in the Men’s Open Doubles division. Their blistering 47:57 finish time now stands as the fastest ever recorded.
The duo powered through the eight functional stations and kilometre runs with incredible pace, smashing the previous 48:36 benchmark set by Rich Ryan and Pelayo Menéndez Fernández in Dallas back in 2023.
Their performance also bumped the pair to third on the all-time leaderboard, with UK brothers Ben and Harry Sutherland sliding into second after bettering the old record by just one second — also at HYROX Berlin.
Jake Williamson: Flying the Flag for British HYROX
While their sub-48 result may have surprised a few spectators, a breakout performance from Jake Williamson was always on the cards.
The 26-year-old — a former semi-pro footballer and standout voice in the LGBTQ+ fitness space — has seen his HYROX stock rise dramatically over the last 12 months.
He helped Team England take gold in the Mixed Relay Invitational in Nice last year, and recently qualified for the new Elite 15 Pro Doubles category at the HYROX World Championships.
At HYROX London Olympia, he teamed up with Slovenia’s Alen Ploj and came within touching distance of a win — finishing second in a tightly fought race.
Regardless, it was enough to see him secure a spot at the Worlds in Chicago, where Williamson will be hoping to bring home another podium finish.
Eisenlauer’s Comeback Story
Jake Williamson’s Berlin partner, Fabian Eisenlauer, has carved out an inspiring journey of his own.
A German athlete sponsored by ESN, Eisenlauer overcame mental health challenges and unhealthy relationships with alcohol to become an elite triathlete and hybrid athlete.
His HYROX résumé includes 11 completed races, and his most recent — a record-breaking turn in Berlin — had fans clamouring for his inclusion in Germany’s HYROX relay team for Chicago.
“Fabi for Team Germany Relay Chicago,” read one comment on Instagram.
Despite the calls, he wasn’t selected this time around, with team captain Tim Wenisch opting for Linda Meier, Seka Arning, and Jannik Czapla instead.
HYROX Berlin 2025: A New Benchmark for the Sport
HYROX Berlin 2025 took place from 16–18 May at the iconic Tempelhof Airport — a fitting stage for a performance that shook the sport.
The Men’s Open Doubles division follows the same format as other categories: eight functional workouts, broken up by eight 1km runs.
Teammates run side by side, splitting the functional workload. The Open division uses slightly lighter weights than the Pro division, making speed and strategy critical.
For Jake Williamson, Berlin was more than just a fast finish — it was a defining moment in a career that’s quickly becoming one to watch.
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