Ben Hassen Slim Hyrox Result

Overall Performance:

Slim Ben Hassen put up a remarkable performance in the 2024 Paris Hyrox race. He finished at an overall rank of 155, placing him in the top 59% of the total 259 athletes. In his age group, the 45-49 category, he ranked 12th, placing him in the top 54% of 22 athletes.

His overall time was 01:40:43, while his total running time was 00:41:29, which was 04:52 faster than the average running time. This indicates that Slim has a strong running profile and was able to maintain a consistent and fast pace throughout the race.

His pacing across the running segments, from Running 1 to Running 4, was faster than average, indicating a strong start to the race. However, his time in the roxzone was faster than average, suggesting that the transition time and overall fitness could be improved.

Segments to Improve:

• Wall Balls: This was Slim's weakest segment, with a time of 00:11:51, which was 03:05 slower than average. Improvement in this area could be achieved through specific strength and conditioning drills such as kettlebell swings and medicine ball slams. These exercises will help improve his power and coordination.
• Sandbag Lunges: With a time of 00:08:17, this segment was 01:37 slower than average. Incorporating more lunges into his routine with and without weight will help to improve strength and stability. Additionally, practicing lunges with a sandbag can help improve his form and efficiency for this specific task.
• Sled Pull and Sled Push: These segments were both slower than average, indicating a need for improvement in overall strength and power. Adding more sled exercises into his training routine, including both pushes and pulls, will help to enhance performance in these areas.
• Farmers Carry: With a time of 00:04:29, this segment was 01:34 slower than average. Training with farmer's walks and other grip-strengthening exercises will be beneficial. It's also important to practice the transition and pick-up speed for this exercise to reduce time spent in transition.

Race Strategies:

Considering Slim's strong running profile, a key strategy for him would be to maintain a steady and fast pace throughout the running segments. However, he should also focus on improving his transition times, particularly between the strength exercises and the running segments.

Furthermore, dedicated strength training sessions aimed at improving performance in exercises such as Wall Balls, Sandbag Lunges, Sled Pull, Sled Push, and Farmers Carry should be incorporated. This may involve a combination of specific drills for each exercise, as well as overall strength and conditioning workouts.

Finally, Slim should aim to conserve energy and maintain form during the strength exercises to ensure that he can transition quickly and efficiently into the running segments. This will help to improve his overall race time and performance.