Sampayo Alex
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Brisbane using our in-depth report. By comparing their results to those of similar athletes, we identify key strengths and areas in need of improvement.
For this specific race, our analysis is based on the performance of
1000 similar athletes.
Race Summary
This chart provides a visual summary of the race performance, displaying percentile rankings for all running and workout segments. You can quickly see the strength and the weakness of the athlete.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Running
We compare the athlete's running times with peers who have similar finish times.
This chart helps you quickly determine if your running pace was too fast or too slow for your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Workouts
We compare the athlete's workout times for each station with peers who have similar finish times.
This chart helps you quickly identify if any workouts were too fast or too slow relative to your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Sampayo Alex's performance at each station and run segment compared to the average.
It reveals strengths and areas for improvement, providing insights into how the athlete's times stack up against typical HYROX competitors with same finish time.
In HYROX racing, pacing is crucial. The pacing line highlights Sampayo Alex's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Spread of Splits Time
This chart illustrates the spread of splits of all athletes competing in the same division, providing a visual representation of the distribution of times for each split.
Use this chart to compare the Sampayo Alex's performance against the competition, identifying areas of strength and those needing improvement.
This chart includes Top 10%, Top 25%, Top 50%, Top 75%, Top 90%, and Top 100% of the athletes. The outliers have been removed for clarity.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Improvement Plan
Based on our analysis, here are the focus areas for improvement. The goal is
to determine how quickly the athlete could improve on some stations and where is the path of least resistance to improve Sampayo Alex's time.
The percentile rank is the current position of the athlete compared to the competition. It goes from 0 to 100, where 0 is the best and 100 is the worst.
It show the potential improvement for each station. The athlete should focus on the stations with the highest potential improvement and the biggest duration.
A big improvement in the Farmer's carry station will not be as impactful as a small improvement in the wall ball station for instance.
Just click on a station to see how easy it will be to improve and how important it is to focus on it during training.
For this athlete we identified a possible improvement of
06:00.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:29
Potential Improvement
58.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Alex Sampayo demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2024 Brisbane Hyrox race, finishing in the top 49% overall and top 54% in his age group. Notably, his total running time was 2:38 faster than the average, indicating a strong runner profile. His best running lap was an impressive 5:32. However, an analysis of his early running splits reveals that Alex may have started the race too fast, with a significant drop-off in pace by Running 4. This suggests that while his running capabilities are strong, he may benefit from improved pacing strategies to maintain his speed throughout the race. Additionally, his performance in strength-based segments such as Burpees Broad Jump and Sandbag Lunges indicates room for improvement in strength endurance.
Segments to Improve
- Burpees Broad Jump: With a time 3:29 slower than average, this segment reflects a need for improved explosive strength and endurance. To enhance performance, Alex should incorporate plyometric training, focusing on exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, and burpee variations. Emphasizing proper form and technique, such as maintaining a strong core and utilizing arm momentum during jumps, will also be beneficial.
- Sandbag Lunges: Finishing 1:35 slower than average, Alex can benefit from strengthening his lower body and improving his balance. Performing exercises like weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and step-ups with a focus on maintaining an upright posture can help. Additionally, practicing sandbag carries and dynamic balance drills will enhance stability and efficiency.
- Farmers Carry: Being 50 seconds slower than average suggests a need to boost grip strength and shoulder endurance. Integrating grip strength exercises such as dead hangs, kettlebell carries, and wrist curls into his routine will assist in improving this segment. Alex should also focus on his posture, ensuring that his shoulders are back and core engaged throughout the carry.
- Sled Pull and Push: Although Alex performed slightly better than average in these segments, additional strength training targeting the upper body and core could further enhance his performance. Incorporating sled drags, rope pulls, and core stabilization exercises will be beneficial.
- Roxzone: Although faster than average, Alex's time in the Roxzone can still be optimized. Focusing on transition drills, such as practicing quick equipment changes and maintaining a steady pace between zones, will help reduce time spent in these areas.
Race Strategies
- Pacing: Alex should focus on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout the race. Implementing negative splits during training—where the latter part of the run is faster than the first—can help develop better pacing strategies.
- Strength and Endurance Balance: Given his strong running capabilities, Alex should allocate additional training time to strength and endurance exercises, ensuring a balanced approach that enhances both running and strength-based segments.
- Transition Efficiency: Practicing efficient transitions by minimizing rest and maintaining momentum between exercise zones will shave off valuable seconds from the overall time.
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