Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Madrid 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.
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 Van Dam Gijs'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 Van Dam Gijs'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 Van Dam Gijs'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 Van Dam Gijs'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
03:03.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Gijs Van Dam showcased an impressive performance at the 2024 Madrid HYROX race, placing in the top 43% of his age group (45-49) as well as overall amongst 1509 athletes. His overall time was 01:31:28, with a total running time of 00:43:14, which is 02:11 faster than the average. These results suggest that Van Dam tends to have a runner profile, as his total running time was significantly faster than average. His pacing throughout the race was mostly faster than the average, except at the beginning where he started slower in the Running 1 segment. His best running lap was 00:04:57, indicating his potential for high-speed running.
Segments to Improve:
Burpees Broad Jump: Van Dam's performance in this segment was slower than average by 01:36. To improve, he should incorporate more plyometric exercises into his training regimen such as box jumps and ladder drills. Practicing the exact movement - broad jump burpee - can also enhance his performance.
Roxzone: This segment was slower by 01:16, indicating that Van Dam may have rested more or took more time for transitions. To improve his Roxzone timing, Van Dam should focus on improving his overall fitness and transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) might help in building stamina while practicing transitions between exercises can make them more efficient.
Sandbag Lunges: Van Dam was slower by 00:38 in this segment. Incorporating more strength training, specifically targeting the lower body, can help improve performance. Weighted step-ups, walking lunges and squats can be particularly beneficial.
Wall Balls: Van Dam was faster by 00:23 in this segment, but there is still room for improvement. He could potentially benefit from exercises that improve lower body strength and power, as well as shoulder stability. Squats, deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and shoulder press drills could be beneficial.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Van Dam should consider the following strategies to improve his overall performance. First, he should work on pacing himself better at the beginning of the race to conserve energy for later segments. Considering his strength in running, he might want to take advantage of this by pushing himself slightly more in the running segments. However, he should not neglect strength-based segments and should aim for a more balanced training approach with a mix of cardio and strength training. Lastly, focusing on efficient transitions between exercises can also help cut down total time.