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.
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 Nießen Benedikt'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 Nießen Benedikt'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 Nießen Benedikt'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 Nießen Benedikt'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
06:28.
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:
Benedikt Nießen delivered a solid performance in the 2024 Cape Town Hyrox race, finishing in the top 46% overall and in the top 56% within his age group. His total running time was slower than average by 4 minutes and 12 seconds, indicating a need for improvement in this area. The athlete demonstrated strength in power-based exercises such as the Sled Push and Sled Pull, ranking in the top percentiles for these segments. The pacing analysis suggests that Benedikt started the race at a relatively moderate pace but faced a significant drop in performance during the Running 3 segment. Overall, Benedikt's profile leans more towards strength, given his exceptional performance in power exercises, and there is room for improvement in running efficiency.
Segments to Improve:
Running: Benedikt's total running time was slower than average, with a significant lag during Running 3. To improve running performance, he should focus on interval training to enhance speed and stamina. Incorporating tempo runs and hill sprints into his routine will help improve overall pace and endurance. Additionally, practicing negative splits in training could help maintain a consistent pace throughout the race.
Sandbag Lunges: To reduce time on sandbag lunges, Benedikt should focus on lower body strength training, emphasizing exercises like split squats, lunges, and step-ups. Practicing lunges under fatigue can simulate race conditions and improve performance in compromised scenarios.
Burpees Broad Jump: Improving explosive power and agility will enhance performance in this segment. Plyometric drills such as box jumps and burpee variations can help increase speed and efficiency.
Roxzone Transitions: Quicker transitions can be achieved by practicing race-specific drills that mimic the transitions between exercise zones. This includes managing heart rate and maintaining focus to reduce time spent in the Roxzone.
Rowing: Enhancing rowing technique and efficiency is crucial. Focusing on stroke rate, maintaining a strong posture, and engaging core and leg muscles will help achieve a more powerful and efficient row. Interval rowing sessions can improve race-day performance.
Race Strategies:
Pacing Strategy: Implement a pacing strategy that focuses on maintaining an even pace throughout the race, particularly during the initial running segments. Avoid starting too fast to conserve energy for later stages.
Energy Management: Develop energy management strategies, such as pre-race nutrition and hydration plans, to maintain energy levels throughout the race.
Transition Efficiency: Practice quick transitions between exercise zones to reduce Roxzone time. This includes setting up equipment efficiently and minimizing rest breaks.
Mental Preparation: Enhance mental resilience through visualization techniques and mindfulness practices to stay focused and calm during the race.