Torcaso Samuel
Performance Analysis
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 Torcaso Samuel'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 Torcaso Samuel'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 Torcaso Samuel'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 Torcaso Samuel'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
04:25.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
01:30
Potential Improvement
34.0%
Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Samuel Torcaso delivered a commendable performance in the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox event, ranking in the top 51% overall and top 45% in his age group. His total running time of 00:46:36 was notably 03:30 faster than the average, indicating that he has a strong running profile. Samuel's pacing was well-managed, as evidenced by his consistent running times, with improvements in later segments suggesting a strong finish. This implies that he did not start too fast, maintaining a sustainable pace throughout the race.
Segments to Improve
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Wall Balls: Samuel was 01:17 slower than average in this segment, placing him in the 78th percentile rank. To improve, he should focus on:
- Form Technique: Ensure proper squat depth and use momentum from the legs to aid the throw.
- Exercises: Incorporate thruster exercises and medicine ball throws into his training routine.
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Sled Pull: With a time 01:14 slower than average, placing him in the 82nd percentile, improvement can be achieved by:
- Strength Training: Focus on building back and grip strength through exercises like deadlifts and rows.
- Technique Drills: Practice sled pulling with varying loads to improve efficiency and speed.
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Roxzone: Samuel's transition time was 00:44 slower than average, indicating a need to work on overall fitness and transition efficiency:
- Transition Drills: Practice quick transitions between exercises to reduce downtime.
- Cardiovascular Training: Incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to enhance overall fitness.
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Burpees Broad Jump: Being 01:01 slower than average, placing him in the 78th percentile, suggests he should:
- Technique Refinement: Focus on explosive power through plyometric exercises.
- Endurance Drills: Include burpee intervals in his training to improve endurance and speed.
Race Strategies
- Pacing Strategy: Maintain the consistent pacing strategy observed in this race, ensuring energy conservation for strength segments.
- Segment Focus: Prioritize improved performance in the identified segments of Wall Balls and Sled Pull, as these have the most room for improvement.
- Transition Efficiency: Work on reducing Roxzone time by practicing seamless transitions between exercise zones to minimize downtime.
- Compromised Running: Incorporate compromised running drills post-strength exercises to simulate race conditions and improve running efficiency under fatigue.
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