Botha Matthew Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Cape Town 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.

Performance Highlights

RSA RSA Flag Men 30-34 #103006 01:35:00 51st in AG | Top 77.3% 170th | Top 68.8%
+02:08
48:56
Run Total
+00:17
06:07
Avg. Lap
+00:34
05:31
Best Lap
-02:09
38:04
Workout Total
-00:16
04:45
Avg. Workout
+00:03
08:04
Roxzone

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 Botha Matthew'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 Botha Matthew'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 Botha Matthew'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 Botha Matthew'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 06:36. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

03:16 Potential Improvement 49.5% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 03:16 48:56 to 45:40 49.5%
Burpees Broad Jump 02:00 07:57 to 05:57 30.3%
Sled Pull 01:02 06:23 to 05:21 15.7%
Rowing 00:17 05:15 to 04:58 4.3%
Farmers Carry 00:01 02:20 to 02:19 0.3%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:15 to 04:15 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 01:56 to 01:56 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:07 to 04:07 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 05:51 to 05:51 0.0%

Splits Time

Botha Matthew Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:01 00:00 04:59 +00:02 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:15 05:01 04:35 -00:20 04:59 +00:02
Running 2 06:23 09:16 05:23 +01:00 09:34 -00:18
Sled Push 01:56 15:39 03:12 -01:16 14:57 +00:42
Running 3 07:03 17:35 05:53 +01:10 18:09 -00:34
Sled Pull 06:23 24:38 05:30 +00:53 24:02 +00:36
Running 4 06:30 31:01 05:52 +00:38 29:32 +01:29
Burpees Broad Jump 07:57 37:31 06:12 +01:45 35:24 +02:07
Running 5 06:16 45:28 06:05 +00:11 41:36 +03:52
Rowing 05:15 51:44 05:02 +00:13 47:41 +04:03
Running 6 05:31 56:59 05:54 -00:23 52:43 +04:16
Farmers Carry 02:20 01:02:30 02:24 -00:04 58:37 +03:53
Running 7 05:36 01:04:50 05:53 -00:17 01:01:01 +03:49
Sandbag Lunges 04:07 01:10:26 05:49 -01:42 01:06:54 +03:32
Running 8 06:40 01:14:33 06:47 -00:07 01:12:43 +01:50
Wall Balls 05:51 01:21:13 07:29 -01:38 01:19:30 +01:43
Roxzone 08:04 01:35:00 08:01 +00:03 01:35:00
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance

Matthew Botha completed the 2024 Cape Town Hyrox event with an overall time of 01:35:00, placing him in the top 43% of the competitors. His rank within the age group (30-34) was 51, positioning him within the top 52% of his peers. The analysis reveals that Matthew is a balanced athlete with strengths in certain strength-related exercises, as demonstrated by his exceptional performance in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls, where he ranked significantly higher than average. His total running time was 01:47 slower than the average, indicating a potential area for improvement. Early running segments suggest he started at a moderate pace but showed improvements in later segments, suggesting he conserved energy for the latter part of the race. Overall, Matthew has a hybrid profile with a leaning towards strength, yet there is room for enhancement in running efficiency.

Segments to Improve

  • Total Running Time: Matthew's running was consistently slower than average, indicating a need for enhanced running endurance and speed. To improve:
    • Interval Training: Incorporate sessions with short bursts of high-intensity running followed by recovery periods to boost speed and stamina.
    • Long, Slow Distance Runs: These will build aerobic capacity and endurance.
    • Hill Sprints: Enhance strength and power in the legs, translating to improved running efficiency.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Significantly slower performance suggests a need for better explosive power and endurance.
    • Plyometric Drills: Include box jumps and depth jumps to improve explosiveness.
    • Burpee Technique: Focus on form and efficiency to reduce transition time between movements.
  • Sled Pull: Performance indicates a need for improved upper body and core strength.
    • Core and Back Workouts: Incorporate exercises like deadlifts, bent-over rows, and planks.
    • Resistance Band Pulls: Simulate sled pull movements to focus on technique and strength.
  • Roxzone: Minor slower performance suggests a need for improved transitions.
    • Transition Drills: Practice rapid transitions between different exercise stations.
    • Overall Fitness: Enhance cardio fitness to reduce recovery time needed between stations.
  • Rowing: Slightly slower performance indicates room for improved technique and endurance.
    • Rowing Technique: Focus on stroke efficiency and power application.
    • Endurance Rowing: Incorporate longer rowing sessions to build stamina.

Race Strategies

  • Pacing: Start the race at a sustainable pace to conserve energy for more challenging segments. Consider a negative split strategy where the second half is run faster than the first.
  • Focus on Transitions: Minimize time in the Roxzone by practicing efficient transitions during training, ensuring equipment is prepared and movements are rehearsed.
  • Compromised Running: Incorporate drills that simulate running immediately after intense exercises like sled pushes and burpees to train the body to adapt quickly.
  • Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure a well-planned nutrition strategy before and during the race to maintain energy levels throughout the event.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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