Van Cutsem Hugh Hyrox Result

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.

Performance Highlights

GBR GBR Flag Men 45-49 #155026 01:20:22 42nd in AG | Top 31.3% 669th | Top 46.6%
-01:09
39:13
Run Total
-00:08
04:54
Avg. Lap
-00:14
04:08
Best Lap
+02:39
36:33
Workout Total
+00:20
04:34
Avg. Workout
-01:29
04:41
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 Van Cutsem Hugh'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 Van Cutsem Hugh'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 Van Cutsem Hugh'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 Van Cutsem Hugh'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 05:35. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:48 Potential Improvement 50.1% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 02:48 07:15 to 04:27 50.1%
Wall Balls 01:40 07:07 to 05:27 29.9%
Sandbag Lunges 01:03 05:27 to 04:24 18.8%
Sled Pull 00:04 04:17 to 04:13 1.2%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:03 to 04:03 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:05 to 02:05 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:34 to 04:34 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:45 to 01:45 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 39:13 to 39:13 0.0%

Splits Time

Van Cutsem Hugh Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:54 00:00 04:23 +00:31 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:03 04:54 04:21 -00:18 04:23 +00:31
Running 2 04:35 08:57 04:43 -00:08 08:44 +00:13
Sled Push 02:05 13:32 02:44 -00:39 13:27 +00:05
Running 3 04:55 15:37 05:07 -00:12 16:11 -00:34
Sled Pull 04:17 20:32 04:34 -00:17 21:18 -00:46
Running 4 04:52 24:49 05:05 -00:13 25:52 -01:03
Burpees Broad Jump 07:15 29:41 04:52 +02:23 30:57 -01:16
Running 5 05:34 36:56 05:14 +00:20 35:49 +01:07
Rowing 04:34 42:30 04:40 -00:06 41:03 +01:27
Running 6 05:07 47:04 05:07 +00:00 45:43 +01:21
Farmers Carry 01:45 52:11 02:03 -00:18 50:50 +01:21
Running 7 05:11 53:56 05:05 +00:06 52:53 +01:03
Sandbag Lunges 05:27 59:07 04:43 +00:44 57:58 +01:09
Running 8 04:08 01:04:34 05:34 -01:26 01:02:41 +01:53
Wall Balls 07:07 01:08:42 05:57 +01:10 01:08:15 +00:27
Roxzone 04:41 01:20:22 06:10 -01:29 01:20:22
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Hugh Van Cutsem's performance in the 2024 Sports Direct HYROX London placed him well within the top quarter of participants overall and the top sixth in his age group, showcasing a strong competitive edge among a vast field of athletes. His total running time was notably faster than average, indicating a pronounced runner's profile. However, the initial running segment suggested a slower start than average, which could imply a strategic pacing approach or a need for a more aggressive start. Hugh demonstrated exceptional strength in the Ski Erg, Sled Push, and Farmer's Carry segments, highlighting a balanced hybrid profile of endurance and strength. Nevertheless, areas such as the Burpees Broad Jump, Wall Balls, and Sandbag Lunges stood out for potential improvement, significantly impacting his overall time.

Segments to Improve:

  • Burpees Broad Jump: This was Hugh's most challenging segment, far slower than average. To improve, focus on plyometric exercises like box jumps and broad jumps to build explosive power. Incorporating burpee drills with an emphasis on the broad jump component can also enhance efficiency. Practicing these in a fatigued state will simulate race conditions more accurately, improving both speed and stamina.
  • Wall Balls: Performance could benefit from targeted strength training, specifically on squat depth and power, as well as shoulder endurance. Wall ball-specific drills, including high-rep sets with lighter medicine balls to focus on speed and form, followed by lower-rep sets with heavier balls for strength, can be effective. Additionally, integrating wall balls into circuit training can help improve the transition and recovery between high-intensity efforts.
  • Sandbag Lunges: This segment's slower pace suggests a need for increased lower body strength and stability. Lunges with varied weights and heights, including walking lunges, reverse lunges, and weighted step-ups, will build endurance and power in the legs. Sandbag-specific training, focusing on grip strength and transition efficiency, will also be beneficial. Core strengthening exercises are essential to maintain posture and efficiency throughout this challenging segment.

Race Strategies:

  • Start Pace: Considering the slower start in the initial running segment, a slightly more aggressive start may be beneficial to capitalize on fresh energy reserves, provided it doesn't lead to early burnout. Interval training can help improve speed and teach the body to recover more quickly between high-intensity efforts.
  • Transitions (Roxzone): Hugh's faster-than-average Roxzone time indicates efficient transitions, but continuous emphasis on minimizing rest and optimizing movement between exercises will further enhance overall performance. Practicing specific exercise-to-exercise transitions in training can reduce time spent in the Roxzone.
  • Endurance and Strength Balance: Given Hugh's stronger running performance, maintaining this strength while incrementally increasing the focus on strength training for targeted improvement areas can create a more balanced athlete profile. Including compound lifts like deadlifts, squats, and overhead presses can build overall strength, beneficial for the strength-focused segments of the race.

By addressing these targeted areas with specific drills and incorporating strategic pacing and transition techniques, Hugh Van Cutsem has the potential to significantly improve his performance in future HYROX events, capitalizing on his already strong running and endurance base while bolstering his capabilities in more challenging segments.

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