Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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 Simmonds Tom'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 Simmonds Tom'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 Simmonds Tom'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 Simmonds Tom'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
06:55.
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
Tom Simmonds delivered a solid performance in the 2024 Sydney Hyrox race, achieving a rank in the top 48% overall and top 50% in his age group. His overall time was 01:30:52. The analysis indicates that Tom might have started the race too fast, as evidenced by his impressive initial running segments. However, his total running time was slower than average, suggesting potential fatigue in later stages or a need for improved endurance. Tom demonstrates a strong hybrid profile with notable strengths in both running and strength-based exercises, although overall running could use some improvement.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: Tom's performance in the Wall Balls segment was significantly slower than average. To improve, focus on:
Drills: Practice wall ball shots with varying weights to improve muscle endurance and technique.
Exercises: Incorporate squats and shoulder presses into your routine to build the specific muscles used in wall balls.
Form Corrections: Ensure proper squat depth and a strong, consistent throw. Work on rhythm and timing to maintain efficiency.
Running (Total): Although Tom had some fast running segments initially, his total running time was slower than average.
Drills: Include interval training to boost speed endurance and tempo runs to improve mid-race pacing.
Exercises: Add long-distance runs to build cardiovascular endurance.
Sandbag Lunges: This segment was notably slower than average.
Exercises: Focus on lunge variations, including weighted lunges, to build strength and stability.
Form Corrections: Work on maintaining an upright torso and consistent stride length.
Burpees Broad Jump: Performance here was slower than average.
Drills: Practice burpees with focused explosive jumps to improve power.
Exercises: Incorporate plyometric exercises like box jumps to enhance explosive strength.
Race Strategies
Start Pacing: Aim for a more conservative start to maintain energy for the latter segments, preventing excessive fatigue.
Transition Efficiency: Although already strong in the roxzone, continue to practice swift transitions between segments to shave off additional time.
Compromised Running: Train in scenarios that simulate running after strenuous strength exercises to improve endurance and recovery time.