Sweeney Stephen 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.

Season 24/25 2024 Dublin (2985) HYROX (2696) Men (1758) Sweeney Stephen

IRL IRL Flag Men 35-39 #172033 01:21:05 180th in AG | Top 44.7% 724th | Top 41.2%

Performance Highlights

+00:56
41:33
Run Total
+00:08
05:12
Avg. Lap
-00:16
04:08
Best Lap
-00:02
34:12
Workout Total
+00:00
04:16
Avg. Workout
-00:53
05:24
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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 Sweeney Stephen'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 Sweeney Stephen'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 Sweeney Stephen'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 Sweeney Stephen'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 05:15. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:07 Potential Improvement 40.3% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 02:07 41:33 to 39:26 40.3%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:14 05:44 to 04:30 23.5%
Wall Balls 00:43 06:13 to 05:30 13.7%
Sandbag Lunges 00:41 05:07 to 04:26 13.0%
Sled Push 00:30 02:58 to 02:28 9.5%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:08 to 04:08 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 03:44 to 03:44 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 04:35 to 04:35 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:43 to 01:43 0.0%

Splits Time

Sweeney Stephen Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 03:08 00:00 04:24 -01:16 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:08 03:08 04:22 -00:14 04:24 -01:16
Running 2 05:20 07:16 04:45 +00:35 08:46 -01:30
Sled Push 02:58 12:36 02:45 +00:13 13:31 -00:55
Running 3 05:19 15:34 05:09 +00:10 16:16 -00:42
Sled Pull 03:44 20:53 04:38 -00:54 21:25 -00:32
Running 4 05:26 24:37 05:07 +00:19 26:03 -01:26
Burpees Broad Jump 05:44 30:03 04:56 +00:48 31:10 -01:07
Running 5 05:39 35:47 05:16 +00:23 36:06 -00:19
Rowing 04:35 41:26 04:42 -00:07 41:22 +00:04
Running 6 05:27 46:01 05:09 +00:18 46:04 -00:03
Farmers Carry 01:43 51:28 02:04 -00:21 51:13 +00:15
Running 7 07:10 53:11 05:07 +02:03 53:17 -00:06
Sandbag Lunges 05:07 01:00:21 04:46 +00:21 58:24 +01:57
Running 8 04:08 01:05:28 05:37 -01:29 01:03:10 +02:18
Wall Balls 06:13 01:09:36 06:01 +00:12 01:08:47 +00:49
Roxzone 05:24 01:21:05 06:17 -00:53 01:21:05
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Stephen Sweeney performed exceptionally well in the 2024 Dublin HYROX event, placing in the top 26% of all athletes and in the top 32% of his age group. His overall time was 01:21:05, which reflects a strong performance. His total running time, however, was slightly slower than average by 00:44 minutes. This suggests that Stephen has a runner's profile but needs to focus more on improving his strength to optimize his performance. His best running lap was 00:04:08, which is impressive.

Stephen's pace during the race seems to have been inconsistent. He started off significantly faster than the average in Running 1, but his pace slowed down in later running segments, particularly Running 7. This could indicate that he started the race too fast, which may have affected his performance in the later stages. It is advisable for Stephen to work on his pacing strategy to ensure a more consistent performance throughout the race.

Segments to Improve:

Stephen's performance had a few areas that could benefit from improvement:

  • Run Total: Stephen's total running time was slower than average. He should consider incorporating speed work into his training routine, such as interval training or tempo runs. This can help improve his running pace and endurance. Also, focusing on proper running form can help improve efficiency and reduce the risk of injury.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Stephen was slower than average in this segment. He could benefit from incorporating more plyometric exercises into his routine to improve his explosive power. Drills such as box jumps or jump squats may be beneficial.
  • Wall Balls: Stephen was slightly slower than average in this segment. He should focus on improving his functional strength and conditioning. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings can help build strength and endurance for this segment.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Stephen was slower than average in this segment. Incorporating weighted lunges into his strength training routine can help improve his performance in this area. Also, focusing on proper form during lunges can help prevent injury and increase efficiency.
  • Sled Push: Stephen was slower than average in this segment. He could benefit from incorporating more strength training into his routine, particularly exercises that target the lower body such as deadlifts and squats. This would help build the strength needed for the sled push.

Race Strategies:

Stephen should consider implementing the following strategies during his races:

  • Pacing Strategy: Rather than starting off too fast and slowing down later, Stephen should aim for a more consistent pace throughout the race. This can help conserve his energy and prevent fatigue in the later stages of the race.
  • Transition Strategy: Stephen should work on improving his transition times between exercises. This can be done by practicing transitions during training to make them more efficient. Also, ensuring he is properly rested and hydrated before each race can help maintain energy levels during transitions.
  • Strength Training: Given that his running time is faster than average but his strength segments are slower, Stephen should focus more on strength training in his workout routine. This will help improve his overall performance in the HYROX event.
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