Season 24/25 2024 Hamburg (2116) HYROX PRO (263) Men (180) Merkt Raphael

Merkt Raphael Hyrox Result

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Hamburg 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 431 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

GER GER Flag Men 30-34 #203037 01:07:56 5th in AG | Top 11.6% 27th | Top 15.0%
+00:15
33:24
Run Total
+00:03
04:11
Avg. Lap
+00:27
04:03
Best Lap
-01:40
28:39
Workout Total
-00:13
03:34
Avg. Workout
+01:28
05:57
Roxzone

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 Pro 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 431 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 431 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Merkt Raphael'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 Merkt Raphael'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 431 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro 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 Merkt Raphael'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 Pro 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 Merkt Raphael'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 03:59. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

01:39 Potential Improvement 41.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Run Total 01:39 33:24 to 31:45 41.4%
Burpees Broad Jump 01:16 04:07 to 02:51 31.8%
Sandbag Lunges 00:44 04:17 to 03:33 18.4%
Rowing 00:12 04:19 to 04:07 5.0%
Ski Erg 00:08 03:59 to 03:51 3.3%
Sled Push 00:00 02:16 to 02:16 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 03:49 to 03:49 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:20 to 01:20 0.0%
Wall Balls 00:00 04:32 to 04:32 0.0%

Splits Time

Merkt Raphael Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:10 00:00 03:41 +00:29 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 03:59 04:10 03:59 +00:00 03:41 +00:29
Running 2 04:06 08:09 03:53 +00:13 07:40 +00:29
Sled Push 02:16 12:15 03:01 -00:45 11:33 +00:42
Running 3 04:03 14:31 04:09 -00:06 14:34 -00:03
Sled Pull 03:49 18:34 04:42 -00:53 18:43 -00:09
Running 4 04:07 22:23 04:11 -00:04 23:25 -01:02
Burpees Broad Jump 04:07 26:30 03:19 +00:48 27:36 -01:06
Running 5 04:14 30:37 04:15 -00:01 30:55 -00:18
Rowing 04:19 34:51 04:14 +00:05 35:10 -00:19
Running 6 04:12 39:10 04:12 +00:00 39:24 -00:14
Farmers Carry 01:20 43:22 01:46 -00:26 43:36 -00:14
Running 7 04:17 44:42 04:15 +00:02 45:22 -00:40
Sandbag Lunges 04:17 48:59 03:59 +00:18 49:37 -00:38
Running 8 04:19 53:16 04:32 -00:13 53:36 -00:20
Wall Balls 04:32 57:35 05:19 -00:47 58:08 -00:33
Roxzone 05:57 01:07:56 04:29 +01:28 01:07:56
Based on 431 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Pro Men

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Overall Performance:

Raphael Merkt's overall performance in the 2024 Hamburg HYROX PRO race was remarkable, placing him within the top 10% of all athletes and top 7% in his age group. His total running time was slightly slower than average, indicating that he has a balanced athlete profile with a slight lean towards strength-based exercises. Notably, Raphael showed excellent performance in exercises such as the Sled Push, Sled Pull, and Farmers Carry, where he significantly outperformed the average times. However, he should be mindful of his pacing, as he seemed to start the race slower in the first running segments and might benefit from a more evenly distributed effort.

Segments to Improve:

  • Roxzone: Raphael's time in the Roxzone was slower than average, indicating that he might be taking more time to rest or transition between exercises. To improve this, he should focus on enhancing his overall fitness and reducing transition times. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve his endurance and recovery times. Practicing quick transitions between different exercises can also help improve his Roxzone performance.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was slower than average as well, suggesting a need for improvement in explosive strength and coordination. Incorporating plyometric exercises such as box jumps, power squats, and clap push-ups into his training routine can help enhance power and speed. He should also practice the technique of the burpees broad jump to ensure optimal form and efficiency.
  • Total Running: While Raphael's running segments were generally on par with the average, his total running time was slower. To improve this, he should incorporate more running drills into his training, focusing on both speed and endurance. Interval running, hill sprints, and long-distance runs can help improve his overall running performance.
  • Sandbag Lunges: Raphael's time in this segment was slower than average, indicating a potential need for improved leg strength and endurance. He should add more lower body strength training to his routine, such as squats, deadlifts, and lunges. Additionally, practicing sandbag lunges can help improve his technique and efficiency in this exercise.

Race Strategies:

For future races, Raphael should consider implementing the following strategies:

  • Even Pacing: Instead of starting out slow and speeding up towards the end, Raphael might benefit from maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. This can help conserve energy and prevent burnout towards the end.
  • Efficient Transitions: Minimizing rest and transition times can significantly improve overall time. Raphael should practice moving quickly and efficiently between different exercises during his training.
  • Strength Training: As Raphael's performance in strength-based exercises was generally strong, continuing to focus on strength training can help him gain an edge in future races.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Pro Men
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Other Results from this athlete
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2024 Manchester 01:09:39
2024 Hamburg 01:03:54
2024 Stuttgart 01:16:30
2023 München 01:29:14
2024 Karlsruhe 01:21:21
2023 Frankfurt 01:22:44
2024 Köln 01:20:09
2024 Frankfurt 01:15:22
2024 Vienna - European Championship 01:14:55

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