O'Connell Tom
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
984 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 984 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 984 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Pacing Quality
This section showcases the entire O'Connell Tom'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 Tom'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 984 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 Tom'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 Tom'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
06:15.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
04:23
Potential Improvement
70.1%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Tom O'Connell's performance in the 2024 Dublin Hyrox event was commendable, with his overall rank placing him in the top 58% of all athletes. His total running time was notably strong, being 02:49 faster than the average. His best running lap time of 00:05:22 also showcases his running prowess. This indicates that Tom is more of a runner-profile athlete. His performance in the Roxzone was also impressive, finishing 02:15 faster than average, suggesting good overall fitness and efficient transition time.
However, there was a clear pattern of starting out strong, but losing steam as the race progressed. His running splits started out faster than average, but gradually became slower than average in the later segments. This suggests that his pacing strategy could be improved. He may need to conserve more energy in the early stages of the race to maintain a strong pace throughout.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: This was Tom's weakest segment, with a time of 04:17 slower than average. He could benefit from incorporating more plyometric training into his routine to increase power and explosivity. Exercises such as box jumps, squat jumps, and broad jumps could be beneficial.
- Wall Balls: Tom's performance in this segment was slower than average. To improve, he could focus on incorporating more functional strength exercises into his training. This could include kettlebell swings, medicine ball throws, and squats. Also, working on his form could help improve efficiency and speed in this segment.
- Sled Pull and Farmers Carry: These strength-based segments were also slower than average. Incorporating more compound lifting exercises, such as deadlifts and farmer's walks could help build the necessary strength for these tasks. Also improving his grip strength could be beneficial for the Farmers Carry.
- Rowing: Tom's rowing was slower than average. He could benefit from incorporating more specific rowing exercises into his training, focusing on both technique and power. Also, high-intensity interval training on the rowing machine could help improve his speed in this segment.
Race Strategies:
Going forward, Tom should focus on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout the race. Starting out a little slower could help conserve energy for the later segments. He may also benefit from focusing more on his transition times, to make sure he's not losing unnecessary time between segments. Finally, incorporating more strength training into his routine could help improve his performance in the strength-based segments of the race.
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