ODonnell Simon
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 ODonnell Simon'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 ODonnell Simon'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 ODonnell Simon'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 ODonnell Simon'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
06:53.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
03:20
Potential Improvement
48.4%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance:
Simon O'Donnell performed strongly in the 2024 Dublin HYROX event, ranking in the top 15% of all athletes and the top 8% in his age group. His running was particularly impressive, with a total running time that was 02:54 faster than average. This suggests that Simon has a runner's profile, excelling in endurance-based activities. His fastest running lap was timed at 00:03:37, further highlighting his speed and endurance.
Examining Simon's pacing reveals that he started the race strongly, completing Running 1 at a time which was 01:32 faster than average. However, his performance in the Ski Erg and subsequent running segments slowed down slightly but he picked up the pace towards the end of the race, reflected in his Running 8 time which was 01:35 faster than average. This suggests that Simon could work on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout the race.
His transition time in the roxzone was also commendable, being 01:10 faster than average. This indicates that Simon has good overall fitness and efficient transition skills between exercises.
Segments to Improve:
- Wall Balls: This was Simon's most challenging segment, taking 02:48 longer than average. To improve, he could incorporate more functional and strength-based training into his routine. Exercises such as thrusters, kettlebell swings or medicine ball slams can help develop the required strength and endurance. Additionally, working on form and technique can help improve efficiency and performance.
- Sandbag Lunges: Simon also struggled in this segment, finishing 01:10 slower than average. To improve, he should focus on strengthening his lower body and core. Exercises such as weighted lunges, squats, and deadlifts can help build strength in these areas. He could also practice lunges with a sandbag to become more comfortable with the movement.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was completed 00:39 slower than average. To improve, Simon could incorporate more plyometric exercises into his training, such as box jumps or squat jumps. He could also practice the burpees broad jump movement specifically to improve his speed and efficiency.
- Sled Pull: Simon performed this segment on average time. However, to improve his rank, he could focus on developing his pulling strength with exercises like cable rows, deadlifts, and band pull-aparts.
Race Strategies:
Simon could benefit from implementing a few strategies during the race:
- Pacing: Simon started the race strong but slowed down in the middle segments. He should aim for a more consistent pace throughout the race to avoid fatigue in later stages.
- Strength Training: As the Wall Balls and Sandbag Lunges were challenging for Simon, he should focus on strengthening these areas before the race. This can be achieved through targeted exercises in his training routine.
- Form and Technique: Proper form and technique can greatly improve efficiency and performance. Simon should consider working with a trainer to ensure his form is correct in all exercises.
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