Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Paris 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
488 similar athletes.
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 488 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 488 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire Vanhaecke Gaetan'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 Vanhaecke Gaetan'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 488 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 Vanhaecke Gaetan'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 Vanhaecke Gaetan'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
05:54.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 488 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Gaetan Vanhaecke, competing in the HYROX category, showed commendable performance in the 2024 Paris race. Despite being in the top 94% of overall athletes and top 95% in his age group (30-34), Gaetan has shown potential for improvement in several areas. His overall time was 01:56:06, and he displayed a strong running profile with a total running time of 00:55:09, which was 01:03 faster than the average. His best running lap was clocked at 00:06:28.
Notably, Gaetan started the race at a fast pace, finishing the first running segment 00:54 faster than the average. However, his running times slowed down in subsequent segments, indicating potential fatigue or pacing issues. His roxzone time was faster than average, suggesting good overall fitness and efficient transition times.
Segments to Improve
Although Gaetan's overall performance was strong, there are specific segments where improvement is needed. His performance in the Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls, and Burpees Broad Jump segments were slower than average, impacting his overall race time.
Sandbag Lunges: Gaetan's time was 02:18 slower than the average. To improve, Gaetan should incorporate more lower body strength training into his routine, focusing on exercises like squats and lunges. Additionally, practicing sandbag lunges specifically will help Gaetan become more accustomed to the movement and increase his speed.
Wall Balls: Gaetan was 00:55 slower than average in this segment. Wall balls require both strength and precision. To improve, Gaetan could incorporate more functional training exercises into his routine, such as kettlebell swings and thrusters, to increase his power and accuracy.
Burpees Broad Jump: Gaetan's performance was 00:16 slower than average. This exercise requires both cardiovascular fitness and explosive power. Gaetan should incorporate plyometrics, like box jumps and power skips, into his training regimen to improve his performance in this area.
Race Strategies
In terms of race strategies, Gaetan should consider working on his pacing. While he started strong in the first running segment, his times began to slow in subsequent segments. This could indicate that he is starting too fast and burning out earlier in the race. Gaetan should practice pace training, starting at a comfortable pace and gradually increasing his speed throughout the race to maintain his energy and prevent early fatigue.
Additionally, Gaetan could benefit from incorporating more strength training into his routine, particularly focusing on exercises that mimic the movements in the race segments where he struggled. This could help him improve his overall strength and stamina, leading to better race times.