Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 Chicago - North American Open Championship 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 155 similar athletes.
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Here’s the full breakdown of Funken Marcus's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Funken Marcus hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station. Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Funken Marcus’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Funken Marcus'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 01:12. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
| Splits | Potential Improvement | Time | Focus During Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sled Push | 00:39 | 02:21 to 01:42 | 54.2% |
| Sled Pull | 00:25 | 03:28 to 03:03 | 34.7% |
| Ski Erg | 00:07 | 04:01 to 03:54 | 9.7% |
| Farmers Carry | 00:01 | 01:27 to 01:26 | 1.4% |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 00:00 | 02:09 to 02:09 | 0.0% |
| Rowing | 00:00 | 04:02 to 04:02 | 0.0% |
| Sandbag Lunges | 00:00 | 02:55 to 02:55 | 0.0% |
| Wall Balls | 00:00 | 03:35 to 03:35 | 0.0% |
| Run Total | 00:00 | 31:45 to 31:45 | 0.0% |
| Funken Marcus | Perfect Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splits | Total | Average | Total | |
| Running 1 | 03:50 | 00:00 | 03:28 +00:22 | 00:00 +00:00 |
| Ski Erg | 04:01 | 03:50 | 03:58 +00:03 | 03:28 +00:22 |
| Running 2 | 03:38 | 07:51 | 03:41 -00:03 | 07:26 +00:25 |
| Sled Push | 02:21 | 11:29 | 02:05 +00:16 | 11:07 +00:22 |
| Running 3 | 03:47 | 13:50 | 03:52 -00:05 | 13:12 +00:38 |
| Sled Pull | 03:28 | 17:37 | 03:12 +00:16 | 17:04 +00:33 |
| Running 4 | 03:52 | 21:05 | 03:52 +00:00 | 20:16 +00:49 |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 02:09 | 24:57 | 03:01 -00:52 | 24:08 +00:49 |
| Running 5 | 04:00 | 27:06 | 03:57 +00:03 | 27:09 -00:03 |
| Rowing | 04:02 | 31:06 | 04:10 -00:08 | 31:06 +00:00 |
| Running 6 | 03:51 | 35:08 | 03:53 -00:02 | 35:16 -00:08 |
| Farmers Carry | 01:27 | 38:59 | 01:32 -00:05 | 39:09 -00:10 |
| Running 7 | 04:00 | 40:26 | 03:54 +00:06 | 40:41 -00:15 |
| Sandbag Lunges | 02:55 | 44:26 | 03:09 -00:14 | 44:35 -00:09 |
| Running 8 | 04:51 | 47:21 | 04:06 +00:45 | 47:44 -00:23 |
| Wall Balls | 03:35 | 52:12 | 03:54 -00:19 | 51:50 +00:22 |
| Roxzone | 04:01 | 59:39 | 03:55 +00:06 | 59:39 |
- Transition Efficiency: To improve the overall race time and reduce the time spent in the Roxzone, Marcus should focus on improving his transition efficiency. Incorporating specific transition drills into his training routine, such as practicing quick equipment changes and minimizing rest time between segments, can help him become more efficient during the race.
- Hybrid Training: Considering Marcus' overall performance and splits, it appears that he has a well-rounded skill set, with strengths in both running and strength-based segments. To continue improving his performance, he should maintain a balanced training regimen that includes both cardiovascular endurance exercises (such as running) and strength training exercises (such as weightlifting or bodyweight exercises). This hybrid approach will help him maintain his strengths while also addressing any areas for improvement.
Overall, Marcus Funken demonstrated exceptional athleticism and skill in the 2023 Chicago Hyrox race. By focusing on the identified areas for improvement, implementing specific training strategies, and optimizing his race strategies, he has the potential to further enhance his performance and achieve even greater success in future events.
| Similar Athletes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamba Dondich Valentin | 2024 Bilbao | 59:58 | |
| Vladyka Jan | 2024 Copenhagen | 59:53 | |
| Biedermann René | 2024 Köln | 59:09 | |
| Gornik Bret | 2024 Washington - North American Championships | 59:26 | |
| KumesuEgri Christopher | 2024 Birmingham | 59:34 | |
| Mcalary Steven | 2024 Dublin | 59:51 | |
| Stern Jonathan | 2024 Chicago Navy Pier | 59:13 | |
| Copley Reuben | 2024 Manchester | 59:28 | |
| Bird Harry | 2024 Malaga | 59:35 | |
| MoulamJones Chris | 2024 Dublin | 59:57 | |
| Other Results from this athlete | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Karlsruhe | 01:01:51 | |
| 2024 Berlin | 57:26 | |
| 2022 Hamburg | 01:03:09 | |
| 2022 Maastricht | 01:03:25 | |
| 2023 Hamburg | 01:04:36 | |
| 2023 Barcelona | 01:04:02 | |
| 2022 Amsterdam | 01:05:00 | |
| 2022 Las Vegas | 01:07:17 | |
| 2024 Köln | 01:01:11 | |
| 2023 Frankfurt | 01:05:14 | |
| 2022 Frankfurt | 01:15:36 | |
| 2023 World Championships Manchester | 01:06:26 | |
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