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.
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 OBrien Cian'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 OBrien Cian'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 OBrien Cian'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 OBrien Cian'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
06:09.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Cian O'Brien performed exceptionally well in the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, ranking in the top 31% of all participating athletes and among the top 26% in his age group of 16-24. His overall time was 01:23:15, demonstrating a solid level of fitness and endurance.
One of O'Brien's notable strengths is his running speed. His total running time was 00:39:10, which was faster than the average by 02:40. This indicates that he has a strong runner's profile. He also displayed a strong start in the race, with his Running 1 time being 01:32 faster than the average, placing him at the 1 percentile rank. His performance in the Roxzone segment was also impressive, outpacing the average time by 01:30.
However, O'Brien's performance varied in several areas, indicating potential areas for improvement. In particular, his performance in the Sled Pull, Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls segments were slower than average.
Segments to Improve:
Sled Pull: The Sled Pull was one of O'Brien's most challenging segments, with a finishing time of 00:06:49, which was slower than the average by 02:05. To improve in this area, O'Brien should incorporate specific strength training exercises into his routine, such as deadlifts and squats. He should also practice the sled pull technique to ensure a more efficient movement.
Sandbag Lunges: Another challenging segment for O'Brien was the Sandbag Lunges, which he completed in 00:06:21, slower than average by 01:27. To improve his performance in this segment, O'Brien should focus on strengthening his lower body, particularly his quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Lunges and squats with weights could help build strength and stability. It may also be beneficial to practice lunges with a sandbag to mimic the race conditions.
Wall Balls: O'Brien's Wall Balls segment was completed in 00:07:24, slower than the average by 01:08. To enhance his Wall Balls performance, O'Brien should work on improving his squat technique and upper body strength. Exercises like thrusters and medicine ball cleans can help increase strength and coordination for this segment.
Race Strategies:
In addition to targeted training for specific segments, O'Brien could also benefit from refining his race strategies. Given his strength in running, he may want to conserve energy during the running segments by maintaining a steady pace rather than sprinting, this will allow him to have more power for strength-based segments. Practicing transitions between running and strength segments could also help reduce his overall time.
Finally, incorporating a regular stretching and recovery routine into his training can help to prevent injuries and enhance performance on race day. Flexibility and mobility exercises will also assist in improving form and efficiency in challenging segments like the Sled Pull and Sandbag Lunges.