O Brien Stephen
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 O Brien Stephen'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 O Brien Stephen'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 O Brien Stephen'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 O Brien Stephen'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
10:24.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:36
Potential Improvement
34.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Stephen O Brien showed a commendable performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox race. His overall rank of 1243, which places him in the top 46% of all athletes and top 44% in his age group, indicates a solid performance. Stephen's total running time was 6:13 faster than the average, indicating his strength in running. In terms of pacing, Stephen started strong with his first running segment being 1:55 faster than average. This speed was consistently maintained until the fifth running segment where he was 1:00 slower than average, implying a possible fatigue at this point. His best running lap, however, showed a remarkable time of 4:10, indicating his potential for speed. Stephen's profile, therefore, leans more towards a runner, with exceptional running skills but a need for improvement in strength exercises.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: Stephen’s Wall Balls segment was 3:11 slower than the average, indicating a significant area for improvement. Stephen should incorporate exercises like squats, thrusters, and kettlebell swings into his routine to build the necessary strength and conditioning for this segment. Practicing the wall balls with correct form and under fatigue conditions can help improve performance in this area.
- Rowing: Another area for improvement is the Rowing segment, where Stephen was 3:26 slower than the average. To improve this, he should focus on enhancing his cardiovascular endurance and lower body strength. Incorporating rowing intervals and steady-state sessions in the training routine will be beneficial. Additionally, specific strength training exercises like deadlifts and leg presses could help increase rowing power.
- Sled Pull: Stephen was 1:07 slower than average in the Sled Pull segment. He needs to improve his overall strength, particularly in his legs and core. Exercises such as weighted squats, lunges, and rope pulls can help increase strength for this segment.
- Other Segments: Stephen also needs to work on Sandbag Lunges, Farmers Carry, Ski Erg, and Burpees Broad Jump segments. Incorporating more strength and conditioning workouts focused on these areas, along with practicing the specific movements under fatigue, can help improve his performance in these segments.
Race Strategies:
Stephen should consider the following strategies for better performance during the race:
- Consistent Pacing: Stephen tends to start strong but shows signs of fatigue in later running segments. He should work on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race to prevent early exhaustion and optimize his performance.
- Improve Transitions: Although Stephen’s Roxzone time was faster than average, there's always room for improvement. He can focus on enhancing his transition times between exercises.
- Strength Training: As his running performance is notable, Stephen should focus more on strength training to improve in the segments where he is currently slower than average.
- Recovery: Lastly, incorporating effective recovery techniques post-race and post-training will be crucial to maintain his performance and health.
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