Achillea Costas Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London 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 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London (3094) HYROX (2737) Men (1435) Achillea Costas

GBR GBR Flag Men 30-34 #180014 01:28:27 225th in AG | Top 74.3% 1010th | Top 70.4%

Performance Highlights

+03:06
47:02
Run Total
+00:24
05:53
Avg. Lap
-00:08
04:32
Best Lap
-01:31
35:55
Workout Total
-00:11
04:29
Avg. Workout
-01:34
05:33
Roxzone

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 Achillea Costas'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 Achillea Costas'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 Achillea Costas'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 Achillea Costas'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 05:33. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:11 Potential Improvement 75.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 04:11 47:02 to 42:51 75.4%
Sled Pull 00:51 05:42 to 04:51 15.3%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:14 05:31 to 05:17 4.2%
Wall Balls 00:11 06:33 to 06:22 3.3%
Rowing 00:06 04:54 to 04:48 1.8%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:23 to 04:23 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:04 to 02:04 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 02:05 to 02:05 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 04:43 to 04:43 0.0%

Splits Time

Achillea Costas Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:51 00:00 04:43 +01:08 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:23 05:51 04:29 -00:06 04:43 +01:08
Running 2 05:37 10:14 05:05 +00:32 09:12 +01:02
Sled Push 02:04 15:51 02:59 -00:55 14:17 +01:34
Running 3 06:49 17:55 05:33 +01:16 17:16 +00:39
Sled Pull 05:42 24:44 05:06 +00:36 22:49 +01:55
Running 4 06:10 30:26 05:32 +00:38 27:55 +02:31
Burpees Broad Jump 05:31 36:36 05:36 -00:05 33:27 +03:09
Running 5 06:32 42:07 05:42 +00:50 39:03 +03:04
Rowing 04:54 48:39 04:52 +00:02 44:45 +03:54
Running 6 05:52 53:33 05:34 +00:18 49:37 +03:56
Farmers Carry 02:05 59:25 02:15 -00:10 55:11 +04:14
Running 7 05:42 01:01:30 05:33 +00:09 57:26 +04:04
Sandbag Lunges 04:43 01:07:12 05:21 -00:38 01:02:59 +04:13
Running 8 04:32 01:11:55 06:12 -01:40 01:08:20 +03:35
Wall Balls 06:33 01:16:27 06:48 -00:15 01:14:32 +01:55
Roxzone 05:33 01:28:27 07:07 -01:34 01:28:27
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Costas Achillea demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London, finishing in the top 36% of all athletes and the top 41% within his age group. His overall time was 01:28:27. A notable strength was his ability in the sled push and sandbag lunges, where he significantly outperformed the average. However, his total running time was slower than average by 02:39, indicating a potential area for improvement. The data suggests that Costas has a strong foundation in strength-focused events but may benefit from enhanced running efficiency and stamina. His pacing at the beginning appears slower, particularly in the first running segment, which set a precedent for his running performance throughout the race. This indicates a potential for improvement in pacing strategy and endurance training. His profile leans more towards strength but could evolve into a more balanced hybrid with focused running improvement strategies.

Segments to Improve:

  • Running Segments: The cumulative running time suggests that endurance and pacing are critical areas for improvement. Incorporating interval training, with a focus on varying distances and speeds, can enhance both anaerobic and aerobic capacity. Long, slow runs should be mixed with shorter, faster intervals to improve overall running efficiency and speed. Hill sprints and tempo runs can also be beneficial in building endurance and strength in the legs.
  • Sled Pull: The sled pull was notably slower than average. To improve, Costas should focus on building both lower and upper body strength, particularly targeting the posterior chain muscles. Deadlifts, rows, and pull exercises can enhance the pulling power required for this segment. Incorporating specific sled pull drills, with progressive overload in weight, will directly translate to better performance in future races.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: A slight delay in this segment suggests room for improvement in explosive power and efficiency in movement. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps, can increase explosive strength, while practicing burpees with a focus on minimizing ground contact time can improve efficiency and stamina in this challenging segment.
  • Wall Balls: To improve the wall balls segment, focusing on squat strength and shoulder endurance is key. High-repetition wall ball drills, coupled with strength training exercises like overhead presses and squats, will build the necessary stamina and power. Practicing wall balls in a fatigued state can also mimic race conditions, helping Costas to maintain performance even under duress.

Race Strategies:

  • Improved Pacing: Starting the race with a slightly faster pace than comfortable can prevent early lagging, especially in the running segments. Pacing strategies should be practiced during training, using heart rate zones to manage effort throughout the race.
  • Efficient Transitions (Roxzone): Minimizing time in transition areas by practicing quick and efficient movements between exercises will shave off crucial seconds. Setting up a mock transition area during training sessions can help Costas become more adept at moving between segments.
  • Strength and Endurance Balance: Focusing on a balanced training regime that enhances both running stamina and strength will ensure that Costas does not overly fatigue during the strength segments, allowing for consistent running times throughout the race.
  • Mental Preparation: Mental resilience and the ability to push through fatigue can be the difference in maintaining pace and performance through the race's latter stages. Visualization techniques and setting mini-goals throughout the race can help maintain focus and motivation.

By addressing these areas of improvement and implementing the suggested strategies, Costas Achillea can enhance his performance in future HYROX races, potentially achieving a more balanced profile between running and strength, leading to higher overall rankings.

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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