Season 23/24 2024 Köln (1618) HYROX (1307) Men (817) Olf Markus

Olf Markus Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Köln 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

GER GER Flag Men 25-29 #145030 01:44:31 136th in AG | Top 88.3% 718th | Top 87.9%
-02:28
48:33
Run Total
-00:17
06:04
Avg. Lap
+00:00
05:13
Best Lap
-00:58
43:25
Workout Total
-00:07
05:25
Avg. Workout
+03:24
12:37
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 Olf Markus'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 Olf Markus'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 Olf Markus'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 Olf Markus'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 04:00. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:31 Potential Improvement 37.9% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sled Pull 01:31 07:34 to 06:03 37.9%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:22 08:13 to 06:51 34.2%
Rowing 00:31 05:42 to 05:11 12.9%
Farmers Carry 00:24 03:01 to 02:37 10.0%
Sled Push 00:12 03:45 to 03:33 5.0%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:36 to 04:36 0.0%
Sandbag Lunges 00:00 02:52 to 02:52 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 07:42 to 07:42 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 48:33 to 48:33 0.0%

Splits Time

Olf Markus Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 05:20 00:00 05:17 +00:03 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:36 05:20 04:43 -00:07 05:17 +00:03
Running 2 05:13 09:56 05:47 -00:34 10:00 -00:04
Sled Push 03:45 15:09 03:29 +00:16 15:47 -00:38
Running 3 05:56 18:54 06:23 -00:27 19:16 -00:22
Sled Pull 07:34 24:50 06:04 +01:30 25:39 -00:49
Running 4 05:53 32:24 06:22 -00:29 31:43 +00:41
Burpees Broad Jump 08:13 38:17 07:05 +01:08 38:05 +00:12
Running 5 05:52 46:30 06:39 -00:47 45:10 +01:20
Rowing 05:42 52:22 05:13 +00:29 51:49 +00:33
Running 6 05:44 58:04 06:26 -00:42 57:02 +01:02
Farmers Carry 03:01 01:03:48 02:36 +00:25 01:03:28 +00:20
Running 7 06:15 01:06:49 06:27 -00:12 01:06:04 +00:45
Sandbag Lunges 02:52 01:13:04 06:34 -03:42 01:12:31 +00:33
Running 8 08:24 01:15:56 07:34 +00:50 01:19:05 -03:09
Wall Balls 07:42 01:24:20 08:39 -00:57 01:26:39 -02:19
Roxzone 12:37 01:44:31 09:13 +03:24 01:44:31
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance:

Markus Olf's performance in the 2024 Köln HYROX race places him in the top 55% overall and top 50% in his age group, indicating a competitive but improvable performance. His total running time was 02:42 faster than average, showcasing a strong running capability which suggests a more runner-oriented profile. However, the significant time lost in the Roxzone indicates a need for improved efficiency in transitions and overall fitness to minimize downtime between exercises. His pacing at the start showed a slightly slower beginning compared to averages but improved significantly in later running segments, suggesting a good pacing strategy that can be further optimized.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sled Pull: The sled pull was significantly slower, indicating potential weaknesses in pulling strength or technique. To improve, Markus should incorporate more posterior chain exercises such as deadlifts, kettlebell swings, and pull-throughs. Specific sled drills, focusing on maintaining a low, powerful stance with continuous leg drive, can also help improve efficiency in this segment.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was also slower, which could be improved with plyometric training to enhance explosive power and coordination. Exercises like box jumps, broad jumps, and plyometric push-ups, coupled with burpee efficiency training, focusing on minimizing ground contact time and optimizing jump distance, will be beneficial.
  • Farmers Carry: Slowness here suggests grip strength and endurance may be limiting factors. Grip strengthening exercises (e.g., dead hangs, farmer's walks with progressively heavier weights, and wrist curls) alongside core strengthening workouts will help improve performance in this segment.
  • Roxzone: The excessive time spent in transitions points to a need for improved overall fitness and efficiency. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit training that mimic race conditions (transitioning quickly between different exercises) can help reduce this time. Practicing specific transitions between the known segments will also ensure smoother, faster switches during the race.

Race Strategies:

  • Optimize Pacing: Analyzing the splits, Markus should aim for a more evenly distributed pace throughout the race. Starting slightly faster could help avoid playing catch-up in later segments. Integrate interval running training with varying intensities to better manage energy expenditure across the race.
  • Segment-Specific Training: Based on the identified weaker segments, Markus should tailor his training sessions to focus intensively on these areas. This includes not only strength and endurance but also technique and form adjustments to improve efficiency.
  • Transitional Training: To improve Roxzone times, Markus must practice transitioning quickly between exercises. This can be simulated by setting up a circuit training routine that includes short running segments followed by a strength exercise, mimicking race conditions as closely as possible.
  • Mental Preparation: Endurance races not only test physical but also mental strength. Visualization techniques, setting small achievable goals throughout the race, and maintaining a positive mental attitude can help Markus stay focused and push through challenging segments.

By focusing on these targeted improvements and implementing the suggested strategies, Markus Olf can significantly enhance his performance in future HYROX races, potentially improving both his overall and age group ranks.

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
Similar Athletes
Gallagher Adam 2022 Birmingham 01:44:12
Soberanes Jorgeluis 2024 Ciudad de Mexico 01:44:08
Versloot Tycho 2024 Rotterdam 01:44:53
Yore Niall 2024 London 01:44:10
Ortega Zarak 2023 Dallas 01:44:16
Grogan Mike 2024 Dublin 01:44:47
Linkenheil Ralph 2024 Karlsruhe 01:44:31
Tange Leendert 2022 Los Angeles 01:44:23
Huizinga Lars 2024 Rotterdam 01:44:55
Madsen Christian 2024 Paris 01:44:24

Measure Your Performance Against Top Athletes

Other Results from this athlete
2024 Melbourne 01:28:58

Ready to conquer your next race?

Unlock your potential with our pace calculator tool, designed to help you craft your ideal race splits and propel yourself to new heights.

Pace Calculator

Share Your Result on Instagram

We've generated the perfect instagram story for you. Don't forget to tag us @roxcoach and redirect to your result page.

Download