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 Ely Matthew'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 Ely Matthew'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 Ely Matthew'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 Ely Matthew'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
05:19.
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
Matthew Ely delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Sydney Hyrox race, securing an overall rank of 207, placing him in the top 19% of 1059 athletes. In his age group, he achieved a rank of 31, which situates him in the top 16% of 185 competitors. His overall finish time was 01:16:23, with a noteworthy total running time of 00:36:37, which is 02:15 faster than the average. This indicates a strong running profile. Matthew's pacing was efficient, starting strongly with the initial running segments being faster than average, suggesting a well-managed start. However, there were areas in the strength segments where his performance could be improved to match his running prowess.
Segments to Improve
Ski Erg and Rowing: Matthew was slower than average by 00:19 and 00:14 in these segments, respectively. To enhance performance:
Drills: Focus on technique refinement, with emphasis on maintaining a consistent stroke rate and power per stroke.
Exercises: Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on both the ski erg and rowing machine to build endurance and power.
Technique: Engage core muscles and focus on efficient energy transfer from the legs and arms.
Sled Pull: This segment was significantly slower, with a time of 01:18 behind average. To improve:
Strength Training: Implement exercises like heavy sled pulls, deadlifts, and bent-over rows to build the necessary muscle groups.
Form Correction: Focus on body positioning, ensuring a strong posture and optimal grip technique.
Sandbag Lunges: Matthew lost time here, 00:46 slower than average. To enhance:
Strength and Conditioning: Include weighted lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and core stabilization exercises.
Endurance Drills: Practice lunges with varying weights and repetitions to simulate race conditions.
Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls: These segments were slower by 00:14 and 00:03, respectively. To improve:
Plyometric Training: Incorporate box jumps, burpee variations, and wall ball drills focusing on explosive power and accuracy.
Technique Tips: For wall balls, ensure proper squat depth and efficient ball trajectory.
Race Strategies
Pacing Strategy: Balance the initial fast pace with energy conservation techniques to maintain strength for later segments.
Transition Efficiency: Although his roxzone time was faster than average, further improvements can be made by practicing quick transitions in training.
Strength and Running Hybrid Training: Given his stronger running profile, Matthew should incorporate more strength-focused sessions into his routine to achieve a balanced hybrid fitness level.
Compromised Running Scenarios: Train running segments immediately following strength exercises to simulate and adapt to race conditions.