Basson Cobus
Hyrox Result
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 Basson Cobus'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 Basson Cobus'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 Basson Cobus'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 Basson Cobus'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
03:09.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:13
Potential Improvement
38.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
In the 2024 Dublin HYROX race, Cobus Basson exhibited a commendable performance, ranking in the top 42% of all the competitors and in the top 31% in his age group (50-54). Interestingly, Cobus appears to have a runner profile, as suggested by his total running time which is 00:56 faster than the average. His best running lap was completed in a swift 00:05:06. In terms of pacing, Cobus started off strong with his first running segment being significantly faster than average, however, there was a noticeable slowdown in his running segments towards the end of the race. This may indicate that he may have started off too fast, leading to a decrease in energy levels towards the end of the race.
Segments to Improve
- Sandbag Lunges: This segment was considerably slower than average, indicating room for improvement. Incorporating more functional and resistance training into his routine can help build the necessary strength for this exercise. Goblet squats and walking lunges with weights are good exercises to strengthen the lower body and improve lunging form.
- Wall Balls: Cobus's performance in this segment was slower than the average. To enhance his performance in this area, he should focus on improving his squat and throwing form. Wall ball drills can be incorporated into his training routine, starting with lighter balls and gradually increasing the weight as his strength improves.
- Roxzone: Cobus's performance in this segment was slightly slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in transitions and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help improve his cardiovascular fitness and endurance, while transition drills can help increase efficiency and speed during transitions.
- Sled Push: This segment was slower than average. Incorporating more strength training, specifically targeting the lower body, can help improve his performance in this segment. Exercises like weighted squats and leg presses can be beneficial.
Race Strategies
Based on his performance, Cobus should consider the following strategies for future races:
- Pacing: Cobus started off strong but slowed down towards the end of the race. He should focus on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race to conserve energy for the latter half of the race. Practice runs focusing on pacing can help achieve this.
- Strength Training: As his performance in strength-based segments was slower than average, Cobus should incorporate more strength training into his routine to improve overall strength and endurance.
- Transition Efficiency: Improving transition speed and efficiency can help Cobus cut down his overall time. Practicing transitions between different exercises can help increase speed and fluidity.
- Endurance: Cobus should focus on improving his endurance to maintain a consistent pace and energy level throughout the race. Long distance running and HIIT workouts can help improve cardiovascular endurance.
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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