O'Connell Sean
Hyrox Result
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'Connell Sean'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'Connell Sean'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'Connell Sean'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'Connell Sean'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
05:10.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:38
Potential Improvement
31.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Sean O'Connell had an impressive performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, ranking in the top 25% of all participating athletes and the top 30% in his age group. Despite a slower-than-average total running time, Sean managed to finish with an overall time of 01:20:19. He demonstrated remarkable strength in the first running segment, finishing much faster than average. On the other hand, some of the strength-based exercises like Sled Pull and Sandbag Lunges seemed to slow him down. Sean's performance indicates that he may have a more runner-oriented profile and thus could potentially benefit from additional strength training.
Segments to Improve
- Run Total: Sean's total running time was slower than average by 1 minute and 47 seconds. This indicates a need for more aerobic conditioning. A progressive running program, focusing on both speed and endurance, can help in this regard. Interval training, such as alternating between high-intensity sprints and low-intensity jogs, can also improve his running performance.
- Sled Pull and Sled Push: Sean's performance in these strength-focused segments was slower than average. Incorporating more strength-based exercises into his training routine, like deadlifts and squats, can help improve his pulling and pushing power. Focused sled workouts, where he alternates between high-intensity pulls/pushes and rest, can also be beneficial.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Sean was 1 minute and 4 seconds slower than average in this segment. This exercise requires both aerobic capacity and lower body power. Incorporating exercises like box jumps and kettlebell swings can help improve power, while high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve his aerobic capacity.
- Sandbag Lunges: Sean was slower than average by 58 seconds in this segment. This exercise requires lower body strength and stability. Incorporating exercises like weighted lunges and squats into his training can improve his performance in this segment.
Race Strategies
Sean should consider pacing himself better during the first running segment. While he performed exceptionally well here, it may have cost him energy for later segments. An even pace throughout the race, with a focus on maintaining form during strength-based segments, could improve his overall time.
Additionally, Sean could work on his transitions between exercises, as he was faster than average in the Roxzone. Practicing quick transitions between different movements, as well as efficient setup and teardown for exercises like the Sled Pull, can help shave off valuable seconds from his overall time.
Lastly, incorporating specific, targeted strength training into his routine can help balance his performance, allowing him to excel not just in running segments, but also in the strength-based exercises.
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