Queiros Mathilde Hyrox Result

Overall Performance:

Mathilde Queiros demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2024 Paris HYROX race, placing in the top 12% of all competitors and ranking in the top 13% for her age group. Her overall running time of 00:44:27 is a clear highlight, being 02:40 faster than the average time. This suggests that Mathilde has a strong runner's profile and should continue to leverage this strength in future races.

Her pacing throughout the race was generally consistent, with her taking off at a significant speed, as evidenced by her first running segment being 00:43 faster than average. This fast start did not seem to negatively impact her performance in subsequent segments, indicating a high level of fitness and endurance.

Segments to Improve:

• Sandbag Lunges: This segment was Mathilde's weakest, with a time of 00:08:34, which was 03:39 slower than average. To improve in this area, Mathilde might benefit from incorporating more lower-body strength and endurance training into her routine. Exercises such as barbell lunges, goblet squats, and deadlifts can help to build strength and endurance in the muscles used during this segment. Additionally, practicing the actual movement of the sandbag lunges with varying weights could help Mathilde improve her form and efficiency.
• Roxzone: Mathilde's Roxzone time was 01:36 slower than average indicating she might have taken longer rests or transitions between exercise zones. To improve this, Mathilde should focus on enhancing her overall fitness level and work on reducing transition times. Incorporating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) into her routine could aid in improving her cardiovascular fitness, while practicing quick transitions between different exercises can help reduce her Roxzone time.
• Burpees Broad Jump: Mathilde's time was slightly better than average in this segment, but there is still room for improvement. To enhance her Burpees Broad Jump performance, she could include plyometric exercises such as box jumps, burpees without the broad jump, and squat jumps in her training routine. These exercises can help improve explosive power, which is crucial for this segment.
• Wall Balls: Another area for potential improvement is the Wall Balls segment. Mathilde could benefit from incorporating exercises into her training routine that target the muscles used in wall balls, such as squats, kettlebell swings, and medicine ball throws. Also, practicing the wall ball movement with different weights can help improve her form and efficiency.

Race Strategies:

Mathilde should consider focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race rather than starting too fast. While her initial speed didn't negatively impact this race, a more consistent pace could help conserve energy for more challenging segments later in the race.

Given her strong running profile, Mathilde might benefit from pushing herself a little harder in the running segments, as her current strategy already allows her to recover in the Roxzone. However, she should also focus on improving her Roxzone times as they can significantly affect her overall race time.

For the strength-based segments, Mathilde should ensure she is using correct form to maximize her efficiency and prevent injury. This is particularly important for the Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls segments, where form can greatly impact performance.