Concept2 World Records

By the Watta Team · Updated

Concept2 World Records: Concept2 maintains official indoor rowing world records across multiple distances, age groups, and weight categories on the Concept2 Ranking website.

What is Concept2 World Records?

Concept2 maintains the definitive database of indoor rowing records and rankings at log.concept2.com/rankings. Records are categorised by distance (100m, 500m, 1K, 2K, 5K, 6K, 10K, half marathon, marathon), machine type (RowErg, BikeErg, SkiErg), age group (in 10-year bands from teens to 90+), weight category (lightweight and heavyweight), and sex. Current notable records include: 2K men's open 5:35.8 (Josh Dunkley-Smith), 2K women's open 6:21.1 (Sian Maybank). The ranking system allows any Concept2 user to see where they rank globally for their age and weight category, providing motivation and benchmarking. Rankings are updated in real-time as users log workouts on the Concept2 Logbook.

How Watta Uses Concept2 World Records

Watta provides analytics beyond what the Concept2 ranking system offers — Effort Score, heart rate analysis, and training trends. While the Concept2 Logbook shows where you rank, Watta shows how you are training to improve that ranking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I see Concept2 world records?
At log.concept2.com/rankings. Select your machine type, distance, sex, age group, and weight category. Rankings show current season and all-time records. You can also view your own ranking position.
How do I submit a time to Concept2 rankings?
Log the workout in the Concept2 Online Logbook, either manually, via ErgData app sync, or via USB from the PM5. Times are automatically added to the ranking database. For record claims, Concept2 may request video verification.
What is the 2K world record?
Men's open: 5:35.8. Women's open: 6:21.1. These are among the most competitive records in indoor rowing. Age-group records are equally impressive relative to their categories.

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