Kessel David Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2023 New York 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.

Season 23/24 2023 New York (800) HYROX (613) Men (372) Kessel David

USA USA Flag Men 55-59 #103018 01:22:03 🥈 in AG | Top 8.7% 70th | Top 18.8%

Performance Highlights

-00:59
40:05
Run Total
-00:06
05:01
Avg. Lap
+00:14
04:39
Best Lap
+04:35
39:16
Workout Total
+00:34
04:54
Avg. Workout
-03:34
02:46
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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 Kessel David'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 Kessel David'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 Kessel David'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 Kessel David'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 07:18. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:58 Potential Improvement 40.6% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Pull 02:58 07:19 to 04:21 40.6%
Sandbag Lunges 01:39 06:10 to 04:31 22.6%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:15 05:52 to 04:37 17.1%
Sled Push 00:49 03:21 to 02:32 11.2%
Ski Erg 00:20 04:38 to 04:18 4.6%
Rowing 00:08 04:46 to 04:38 1.8%
Run Total 00:07 40:05 to 39:58 1.6%
Farmers Carry 00:02 01:58 to 01:56 0.5%
Wall Balls 00:00 05:12 to 05:12 0.0%

Splits Time

Kessel David Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:41 00:00 04:30 +00:11 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:38 04:41 04:23 +00:15 04:30 +00:11
Running 2 04:39 09:19 04:48 -00:09 08:53 +00:26
Sled Push 03:21 13:58 02:47 +00:34 13:41 +00:17
Running 3 05:00 17:19 05:12 -00:12 16:28 +00:51
Sled Pull 07:19 22:19 04:41 +02:38 21:40 +00:39
Running 4 05:00 29:38 05:09 -00:09 26:21 +03:17
Burpees Broad Jump 05:52 34:38 04:59 +00:53 31:30 +03:08
Running 5 05:07 40:30 05:19 -00:12 36:29 +04:01
Rowing 04:46 45:37 04:44 +00:02 41:48 +03:49
Running 6 05:06 50:23 05:12 -00:06 46:32 +03:51
Farmers Carry 01:58 55:29 02:07 -00:09 51:44 +03:45
Running 7 05:07 57:27 05:10 -00:03 53:51 +03:36
Sandbag Lunges 06:10 01:02:34 04:51 +01:19 59:01 +03:33
Running 8 05:28 01:08:44 05:42 -00:14 01:03:52 +04:52
Wall Balls 05:12 01:14:12 06:09 -00:57 01:09:34 +04:38
Roxzone 02:46 01:22:03 06:20 -03:34 01:22:03
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance


David Kessel had a strong performance in the 2023 New York Hyrox race, placing 70th overall out of 613 athletes and 2nd in his age group. This puts him in the top 11% of all athletes and the top 7% of his age group. His overall time of 01:22:03 is impressive, showing his dedication and fitness level.

While David performed well overall, there are a few areas where he can focus on improvement. His total running time of 00:40:05 was 00:41 slower than the average for his finish time, indicating that he could benefit from improving his running speed and endurance. Additionally, his splits in the Sled Pull, Sandbag Lunges, Burpees Broad Jump, Run Total, Best Lap, Running 1, Ski Erg, and Sled Push were slower than average, highlighting these segments as areas for improvement.

Segments to Improve


1. Sled Pull:
David's time of 00:07:19 was 02:19 slower than the average. To improve in this segment, he should focus on building overall strength and power. Exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and kettlebell swings can help improve his pulling strength. Additionally, practicing proper technique for the sled pull, including engaging the core and using the legs for power, can help him improve his time.

2. Sandbag Lunges:
David's time of 00:06:10 was 01:22 slower than the average. To improve in this segment, he should focus on building leg strength and endurance. Exercises such as walking lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and step-ups can help improve his lunging ability. Additionally, practicing proper form and maintaining a consistent pace during the lunges can help him improve his time.

3. Burpees Broad Jump:
David's time of 00:05:52 was 01:14 slower than the average. To improve in this segment, he should focus on building upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Exercises such as push-ups, bench press, and rowing can help improve his upper body strength. Additionally, practicing efficient burpee technique and maintaining a steady pace during the broad jumps can help him improve his time.

4. Running:
David's total running time of 00:40:05 was 00:41 slower than the average. To improve his running performance, he should focus on both speed and endurance. Interval training, such as sprint intervals and tempo runs, can help improve his speed. Long-distance runs and hill training can help improve his endurance. Additionally, incorporating strength training exercises for the lower body, such as squats and lunges, can help improve his running performance.

Strategies


During the race, David should focus on maintaining a consistent pace and avoiding going out too fast in the beginning. By pacing himself properly, he can avoid fatigue and ensure a strong finish. Additionally, he should focus on efficient transitions between segments to minimize time spent in the roxzone. Practicing quick transitions in training can help improve his overall race time.

David should also consider implementing a strategy of breaking the race into smaller segments. By focusing on one segment at a time and giving his best effort in each, he can maintain motivation and stay mentally engaged throughout the race.

Overall, David Kessel performed well in the 2023 New York Hyrox race. By targeting his areas of improvement, focusing on specific training strategies, and implementing effective race strategies, he can continue to enhance his performance and achieve even better results in future races.

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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