Gibbs Nicholas
Hyrox Result
Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Melbourne 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 Gibbs Nicholas'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 Gibbs Nicholas'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 Gibbs Nicholas'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 Gibbs Nicholas'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
06:16.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
02:40
Potential Improvement
42.6%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Nicholas Gibbs delivered a commendable performance at the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox race, securing an overall rank in the top 24% and an age group rank in the top 26%. His total running time was 2:35 faster than average, indicating a strong running ability and suggesting a runner profile. The consistent outperformance in running segments, particularly Running 2 and Running 3, indicates a well-paced start. However, his strength segments, such as Burpees Broad Jump and Wall Balls, were notably slower than average, suggesting areas for improvement in strength endurance.
Segments to Improve
- Wall Balls: Nicholas was 2:11 slower than average, placing in the 95th percentile. To improve, focus on exercises that enhance shoulder endurance and explosive power, such as:
- Overhead Press – 3 sets of 8-12 reps for shoulder strength.
- Wall Ball Drills – High-rep practice with lighter balls to improve form and endurance.
- Box Jumps – 3 sets of 10 reps to increase explosive power.
- Burpees Broad Jump: Nicholas was 1:46 slower than average. Focus on:
- Plyometric Drills – Incorporating exercises like squat jumps and burpee variations to build explosive strength.
- Core Stability Work – Planks and Russian twists to improve core engagement during jumps.
- Sandbag Lunges: Slower by 19 seconds than average. Enhance performance with:
- Weighted Lunges – 3 sets of 10 reps with increasing weights.
- Balance Exercises – Single-leg deadlifts and step-ups for stability and strength.
- Farmers Carry: Slower by 27 seconds. Focus on grip strength and core stability:
- Heavy Farmers Walk – Progressively increase distance and weight to build grip and core strength.
- Dead Hangs – 3 sets of maximum hold time to enhance grip endurance.
- Sled Pull: Slightly slower by 1 second. Improve with:
- Backward Sled Drags – Build leg strength and pulling power.
- Rowing Drills – Incorporate high-resistance rowing to simulate sled pulling mechanics.
Race Strategies
- Transition Efficiency: Although Nicholas's Roxzone time was faster than average, further improvement can be achieved by practicing quick transitions and minimizing rest during these phases.
- Pacing Strategy: Maintain the strong pacing observed in the first half of the race, but ensure energy conservation for later strength segments, especially Wall Balls and Burpees Broad Jump.
- Compromised Running Scenarios: Incorporate training that simulates running after heavy strength exercises to prepare for the race's unique demands and improve overall endurance and recovery.
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