Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Paris 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.
Inconsistency detected: Overall Time does not match the total workout and running time on result.hyrox.com. It might impact our analysis.
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 Defays Pierre'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 Defays Pierre'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 Defays Pierre'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 Defays Pierre'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
03:32.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
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Overall Performance
Pierre Defays showed a commendable performance in the 2024 Paris Hyrox race. He finished in the top 58% of all athletes and top 63% of his age category. His overall time was 01:28:59 which is a solid performance for his age group.
Pierre's total running time of 00:43:15 is 01:05 faster than the average, indicating that he has a strong runner's profile. He started the race well, with the Running 1 being only 00:04 faster than the average and maintained a steady pace throughout. His best running lap of 00:05:14 is a testament to his endurance capabilities.
However, his Roxzone time was 00:31 slower than average, suggesting that he spent more time resting or transitioning than the average competitor. This indicates that there is room for improvement in his overall fitness and transition time.
Segments to Improve
Wall Balls: Pierre's performance was 01:19 slower than the average. He should focus on improving his throw and squat technique. Incorporating exercises like kettlebell swings, goblet squats, and med ball cleans can help him build the necessary strength and endurance.
Roxzone: Pierre's time in this segment was 00:31 slower than the average. He needs to focus on improving his overall fitness and reducing his transition time. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be beneficial for improving stamina and reducing recovery time. Additionally, practicing efficient gear changing and transition drills can reduce the Roxzone time.
Burpees Broad Jump: Pierre was 00:16 slower than average in this segment. He could benefit from plyometric exercises like box jumps and long jumps to improve his explosive power. Regular practice of burpees will also help him improve his speed and endurance in this segment.
Sled Pull: He was 00:23 slower than average in this segment. Incorporating strength training exercises focusing on the back and leg muscles like deadlifts, squats, and kettlebell swings can help improve his sled pull performance.
Race Strategies
Pierre should maintain his strong performance in running, as it is one of his strengths. However, he should also focus on conserving energy during the early stages of the race to ensure he has enough stamina for the latter stages, especially the strength-based segments.
He should work on improving his transition times, as quicker transitions can shave off significant time from his overall race performance. Practicing transitions during training can help him become more efficient on race day.
Lastly, focusing on form and technique during strength-based segments can also lead to improvements in time, without necessarily requiring an increase in strength. He should consider working with a coach who can provide feedback on his form during these exercises.