O'Shea Daniel
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'Shea Daniel'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'Shea Daniel'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'Shea Daniel'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'Shea Daniel'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
05:04.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:00
Potential Improvement
59.2%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Daniel O'Shea has demonstrated an impressive performance in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, especially considering his age group (35-39) and overall rank. He placed in the top 44% of a total of 2696 athletes in the race, and in the top 51% within his age group. His total running time was 00:43:15, which is 01:34 faster than the average, suggesting a strong proficiency in running. This running strength was particularly evident in the first and last running segments where he ranked in the 1st percentile, significantly outpacing the average times. However, it appears that Daniel may have started the race too quickly, as his running times gradually slowed down in the middle segments. This suggests a potential area for improvement in pacing strategy.
Segments to Improve:
- Burpees Broad Jump: Daniel's time in this segment was 02:46 slower than the average, placing him in the 100th percentile. This presents a significant opportunity for improvement. Specific exercises to improve performance in this area could include plyometric training to enhance explosive strength and endurance. Incorporating exercises like box jumps, jumping lunges, and weighted squat jumps into his training routine could potentially enhance his performance in this segment.
- Sandbag Lunges: Daniel's performance in this segment was slower than average by 00:43, placing him in the 82nd percentile. To improve in this segment, he could focus on strengthening his lower body and core. Training with exercises such as weighted lunges, kettlebell swings, and goblet squats could help build muscular strength and endurance necessary for this segment.
- Farmers Carry: Daniel was 00:59 slower than average in this segment, ranking him in the 97th percentile. This segment requires grip strength and overall body stability. Grip-enhancing exercises like dead hangs, farmer's walks with increasing weights, and wrist curls can be beneficial. Additionally, core-stabilizing exercises like planks, Russian twists, and yoga can enhance overall stability.
- Wall Balls: Despite being faster than average by 00:31 in this segment, Daniel fell into the 41st percentile. To improve performance, he could incorporate exercises focused on improving squat strength and power, such as weighted squats, thrusters, and kettlebell swings. Also, improving his throwing technique could help to increase efficiency in this segment.
Race Strategies:
In future races, Daniel should work on pacing strategy, particularly in the early stages of the race, to avoid slowing down significantly in the middle and later segments. He could also work on improving his transition times in the roxzone by training with simulated race environments, where he transitions between different exercises. This could help him reduce rest time and improve his overall race time. As Daniel has a good running profile, he should aim to maintain this strength while focusing on improving the strength segments to become a more well-rounded athlete.
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