Romain Deveze Hyrox Result

Overall Performance

Deveze Romain, competing in the HYROX, Age Group 40-44 category, demonstrated a balanced performance at the 2024 Madrid event. His overall rank was 618, placing him in the top 40% of 1509 athletes, and a rank of 79 in his age group; an impressive achievement. He completed the race in 01:29:53, showcasing a strong endurance and stamina.

His total running time was 00:42:10, which is 02:28 faster than the average running time. This suggests a strong running profile. However, his roxzone time was slower than average, indicating that he took more time to rest or transition between exercises, an area that can be improved.

Looking at his pacing, it seems that he started slower than average but consistently improved his running time across the segments, finishing each running segment faster than the last and faster than average.

Segments to Improve

• Sandbag Lunges: Romain's performance in this segment was significantly slower than average. It suggests a need to improve leg strength and endurance. Incorporating lower-body strength exercises such as weighted lunges, squats, and deadlifts into his routine will likely improve his performance. Practicing lunges with a sandbag will also help familiarize him with the movement and improve his efficiency.
• Roxzone: The Roxzone time was longer than average, which indicates that Romain took more rest or had slower transitions. To improve this, he could work on his cardiovascular fitness and recovery time through High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts. Practicing transitions between exercises can also help reduce this time.
• Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slightly slower than average. Incorporating more plyometric exercises, like box jumps and broad jumps, could help improve his explosive strength and speed. Practicing burpees will also increase his overall stamina and efficiency in this exercise.
• Ski Erg: Despite the slower performance in this segment, Romain can improve his Ski Erg time by focusing on total body strength, particularly in the upper body and core. Exercises like pull-ups, rows, and core stability workouts will be beneficial. Additionally, technique training on the Ski Erg machine can enhance his efficiency and speed.
• Wall Balls: Romain performed this segment faster than average, but there is still room for improvement. He can improve his Wall Balls by working on his squat and throwing technique as well as his upper body strength. Squatting and throwing drills along with strength training exercises like shoulder press and kettlebell swings can help improve his performance.

Race Strategies

During the race, Romain should focus on maintaining a steady pace from the start, rather than starting slower and trying to make up time later. This will prevent early fatigue and ensure a more consistent performance across all segments. Additionally, he should aim to minimize rest time and make transitions between exercises as smooth and quick as possible. Given his strong running profile, he should maximize this strength by pushing himself a little more in the running segments. Lastly, focusing on correct form and technique in each exercise, particularly in the Sandbag Lunges and Ski Erg, will help him execute movements more efficiently and improve his overall time.