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.
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.
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.
This section showcases the entire De Smet Christophe'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 De Smet Christophe's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.
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 De Smet Christophe'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.
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 De Smet Christophe'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 03:52. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
| Splits | Potential Improvement | Time | Focus During Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sled Pull | 01:13 | 05:49 to 04:36 | 31.5% |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 00:57 | 05:55 to 04:58 | 24.6% |
| Wall Balls | 00:33 | 06:34 to 06:01 | 14.2% |
| Sled Push | 00:26 | 03:07 to 02:41 | 11.2% |
| Ski Erg | 00:24 | 04:46 to 04:22 | 10.3% |
| Rowing | 00:13 | 04:56 to 04:43 | 5.6% |
| Farmers Carry | 00:06 | 02:08 to 02:02 | 2.6% |
| Sandbag Lunges | 00:00 | 04:35 to 04:35 | 0.0% |
| Run Total | 00:00 | 41:28 to 41:28 | 0.0% |
| De Smet Christophe | Perfect Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splits | Total | Average | Total | |
| Running 1 | 04:23 | 00:00 | 04:35 -00:12 | 00:00 +00:00 |
| Ski Erg | 04:46 | 04:23 | 04:26 +00:20 | 04:35 -00:12 |
| Running 2 | 04:57 | 09:09 | 04:56 +00:01 | 09:01 +00:08 |
| Sled Push | 03:07 | 14:06 | 02:52 +00:15 | 13:57 +00:09 |
| Running 3 | 05:07 | 17:13 | 05:23 -00:16 | 16:49 +00:24 |
| Sled Pull | 05:49 | 22:20 | 04:53 +00:56 | 22:12 +00:08 |
| Running 4 | 05:19 | 28:09 | 05:21 -00:02 | 27:05 +01:04 |
| Burpees Broad Jump | 05:55 | 33:28 | 05:17 +00:38 | 32:26 +01:02 |
| Running 5 | 05:29 | 39:23 | 05:31 -00:02 | 37:43 +01:40 |
| Rowing | 04:56 | 44:52 | 04:48 +00:08 | 43:14 +01:38 |
| Running 6 | 05:24 | 49:48 | 05:22 +00:02 | 48:02 +01:46 |
| Farmers Carry | 02:08 | 55:12 | 02:10 -00:02 | 53:24 +01:48 |
| Running 7 | 05:00 | 57:20 | 05:22 -00:22 | 55:34 +01:46 |
| Sandbag Lunges | 04:35 | 01:02:20 | 05:04 -00:29 | 01:00:56 +01:24 |
| Running 8 | 05:53 | 01:06:55 | 05:57 -00:04 | 01:06:00 +00:55 |
| Wall Balls | 06:34 | 01:12:48 | 06:28 +00:06 | 01:11:57 +00:51 |
| Roxzone | 05:59 | 01:25:13 | 06:48 -00:49 | 01:25:13 |
Christophe De Smet demonstrated a strong performance in the 2024 Paris Hyrox race, finishing in the top 48% of both the overall and age group categories. His total running time of 00:41:28 was 01:11 faster than average, indicating a strong runner profile. He maintained a relatively consistent pace throughout the race, with his best running lap at 00:04:57. While his performance was commendable, there were segments where he fell below the average, indicating potential areas for improvement.
Sled Pull: Christophe's time was 00:58 slower than the average, placing him in the 87th percentile. To improve his strength and efficiency in this segment, he should incorporate more strength training into his routine, specifically targeting his upper body and core. Exercises such as lat pulldowns, rows, and planks can help build the required muscle groups. Additionally, practicing the movement of the sled pull can help improve form and efficiency.
Burpees Broad Jump: His performance was 00:40 slower than the average, indicating a lack of explosive power. Plyometric exercises, such as box jumps and power cleans, can help enhance his power. It would also be beneficial to incorporate more burpees into his training, focusing on the speed and efficiency of his movements.
Wall Balls: Although only 00:06 slower than the average, this segment still offers room for improvement. More frequent practice of the movement, along with strength training focusing on the legs and shoulders, can enhance his performance. Squats, lunges, and shoulder presses are recommended exercises.
Sled Push: He was 00:15 slower than average, indicating a need to improve lower body strength. Exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts can help improve his performance in this segment.
Ski Erg: Christophe was 00:20 slower than the average, suggesting a need for improved upper body strength and cardio endurance. Training on the Ski Erg machine along with rowing can help improve these areas.
Christophe should focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race, avoiding the temptation to start too quickly and risk exhausting himself early on. He should also concentrate on efficient transitions between the running and strength segments, as quick transitions can significantly reduce overall time. Specific endurance training for running post strength exercises could also be beneficial, as this would better prepare him for the compromised running scenarios that occur during the race. Finally, regular practice of the specific movements involved in each strength segment will help improve not only strength but also technique, leading to a more efficient and successful race performance.
| Similar Athletes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Henric Fabien | 2024 Marseille | 01:25:23 | |
| Hammett Luke | 2022 Birmingham | 01:25:27 | |
| Caliari Andrea | 2024 Rimini | 01:25:41 | |
| Bell David | 2024 Dallas | 01:25:35 | |
| De Kam Joost | 2024 Amsterdam | 01:24:57 | |
| Campbell Archie | 2024 Birmingham | 01:25:09 | |
| Johnson Charles | 2024 Singapore National Stadium | 01:24:52 | |
| Moore Steve | 2024 Marseille | 01:25:24 | |
| De Jonge Adrie | 2022 Amsterdam | 01:25:26 | |
| Finn Kevin | 2024 New York | 01:25:29 | |
| Other Results from this athlete | ||
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