Hickey Rory
Performance Analysis
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Dublin 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.
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 Hickey Rory'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 Hickey Rory'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 Hickey Rory'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 Hickey Rory'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.
02:43
Potential Improvement
48.9%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Rory Hickey demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race. His overall rank in the top 31% showcases his strong athletic capabilities. However, his total running time is slower than average, indicating a stronger leaning towards strength exercises rather than running. This was further reflected in his impressive performance in strength-based segments such as the Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Rowing. Rory's pacing in the race also suggests a fast start, with the first running segment significantly faster than average. However, this pace was not sustained throughout the race, with later running segments falling behind the average time.
Segments to Improve
- Running: As indicated by the total running time, this is an area that requires significant improvement. To enhance his running performance, Rory should incorporate more interval training into his regimen. This could include short sprints followed by active recovery periods. Tempo runs, where he maintains a slightly uncomfortable pace for 20-30 minutes, could also help improve his endurance. Hill training could also help build strength and speed.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment had one of the biggest time losses. To improve in this area, Rory should focus on increasing his explosive power and agility. Plyometric exercises like box jumps, power push-ups, and jump squats could be beneficial. Practicing the burpee broad jump movement itself would also help Rory become more efficient and faster in this segment.
- Wall Balls: Rory lost some time in this segment too. He needs to work on his form and endurance to improve his efficiency and speed. Squats and strength training targeted at the lower body and core can help improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
Moving forward, Rory should consider adjusting his pacing strategy during the race. Starting out too fast may lead to premature exhaustion, and result in slower times in later segments. Rory would benefit from a more consistent pace throughout the race, conserving energy for the more challenging segments. In addition, focusing on smooth transitions between segments can help save time and energy. Finally, incorporating more running training into his fitness regimen will help address his overall running time, and balance out his strength-based profile for a more well-rounded performance.
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