Devlin Sam
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham 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 Devlin Sam'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 Devlin Sam'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 Devlin Sam'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 Devlin Sam'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
04:27.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:05
Potential Improvement
46.8%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Sam Devlin demonstrated a balanced performance in the 2024 Birmingham HYROX race, ranking in the top 22% of all athletes and top 21% in his age group (40-44). Despite a slower start in the first run, he showed resilience and managed to improve his pacing as the race progressed. His total running time was slightly slower than average by 38 seconds, indicating that he may benefit from a focused running training regimen. However, he excelled in strength-based exercises such as the Sled Pull, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls, where he consistently performed faster than average.
Segments to Improve
- Running: Although Sam showed improvement over the course of the race, his overall running performance needs to be enhanced. He should incorporate speedwork into his training, such as interval training and tempo runs. Drills like high knees, butt kicks, and strides can also help improve his running form and efficiency.
- Burpees Broad Jump: This segment was one of Sam's weakest, with a finish time significantly slower than average. To improve in this area, he might focus on plyometric exercises to increase power and speed. Specific exercises could include box jumps, jump squats, and single-leg hops.
- Roxzone: Sam's Roxzone time was slower than average, indicating that he rested more or took longer for transitions. To improve this, Sam can work on his overall fitness and transition time. Cross-training activities like swimming or cycling could help enhance his endurance. Additionally, practicing quick transitions during training can help reduce time spent in the Roxzone.
- Sled Push and Ski Erg: Although Sam performed well in other strength segments, he struggled with the Sled Push and Ski Erg. For the Sled Push, he could focus on lower body strength exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts. For the Ski Erg, Sam might benefit from upper body strengthening, particularly his back and shoulder muscles, with exercises such as pull-ups, rows, and overhead presses.
Race Strategies
Sam should consider setting a more conservative pace at the start of the race to conserve energy for later segments. This strategy could help improve his overall running time. Furthermore, he should focus on maintaining a steady rhythm during the strength segments to avoid exhausting himself prematurely. Regular hydration and nutrition during the race can also greatly enhance his stamina and recovery. Finally, Sam should work on his transition speed between segments to spend less time in the Roxzone.
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 Men
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