Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 World Championships Nice 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
554 similar athletes.
Performance Highlights
NED Men #173012 01:14:34
58th in
AG
| Top 7.0%
441st | Top 53.2%
-01:20
34:55
Run Total
-00:10
04:22
Avg. Lap
+00:07
03:59
Best Lap
+01:03
34:18
Workout Total
+00:08
04:17
Avg. Workout
+00:23
05:26
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.
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 21 to 59.
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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 232 to 301.
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Based on 554 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 119 to 368.
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Based on 554 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of De Smet Kevin's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where De Smet Kevin hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
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Race Comparison
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from -29 to 68.
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Based on 554 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
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Expected Finish Time
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 4474 to 4713.
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Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare De Smet Kevin’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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Column range of splits time
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 82 to 840.
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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro 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 De Smet Kevin'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
03:18.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 554 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance:
Kevin De Smet showcased a commendable performance at the 2024 World Championships in Nice, placing in the top 29% of all athletes and top 27% in his age group. His total running time was notably faster than average, indicating a stronger running profile. However, there's a clear indication of pacing issues, as he started off slower in the initial running segment but improved significantly in subsequent runs. This suggests that Kevin could benefit from a more evenly distributed pace throughout the race. His overall profile leans towards a runner, but there is ample room for improvement in strength-focused exercises to achieve a more hybrid capability.
Segments to Improve:
Sled Pull: Kevin's sled pull was significantly slower than average, indicating a need for improved pulling strength and technique. Focused training on posterior chain exercises such as deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, and kettlebell swings could enhance his pulling power. Additionally, incorporating specific sled pull drills, with gradual increases in weight, will help improve both technique and endurance for this segment.
Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was another area where Kevin struggled. To improve, Kevin should incorporate plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and broad jumps, into his training to enhance explosiveness. Burpee efficiency can also be improved with interval training focusing on burpee variations to decrease fatigue and increase speed.
Roxzone: The slower Roxzone time suggests that Kevin could enhance his overall fitness and transition speed. Implementing circuit training, combining strength exercises with short, high-intensity running intervals, can improve his fitness. Practicing transitions between exercises can also reduce time spent in the Roxzone.
Sled Push: Although not as critical as the sled pull, improving the sled push time could contribute to a better overall performance. Strength training focusing on the quadriceps, glutes, and calves, combined with actual sled push practice, will help Kevin gain speed in this area. Technique adjustments, such as maintaining a low, powerful stance, can also make a significant difference.
Race Strategies:
Pacing: Kevin should work on finding a sustainable pace from the start. This can be achieved by training at race pace and learning to distribute his energy more evenly throughout the event. Interval training with a focus on maintaining consistent split times can be particularly beneficial.
Transitions: Reducing time in the Roxzone is crucial. Kevin can achieve this by practicing transitions between running and strength exercises to minimize rest times and improve efficiency. Setting up mock transition zones in training sessions could simulate race conditions and improve his transition speed.
Strength and Endurance Balance: Given Kevin's stronger running profile, incorporating more strength training into his routine will help build a more balanced athlete profile. This would involve targeted resistance training and incorporating exercises that mimic the movements and demands of the race's strength segments.
Mental Preparation: Mental toughness and race strategy are as important as physical preparation. Visualization techniques, setting small, achievable targets during the race, and staying mentally engaged with each segment can help Kevin maintain focus and perform optimally throughout the event.
By addressing these specific areas of improvement with targeted training and strategic race planning, Kevin De Smet has the potential to significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX races. Achieving a more balanced profile as a hybrid athlete will be key to his success.
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.
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The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 2 to 59.
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Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men