Sparks Darryl Hyrox Result

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 938 similar athletes.

Performance Highlights

AUS AUS Flag Men 55-59 #144018 01:46:53 15th in AG | Top 33.3% 991st | Top 40.4%
-05:55
46:13
Run Total
-00:43
05:47
Avg. Lap
-00:18
05:04
Best Lap
+06:54
52:19
Workout Total
+00:52
06:32
Avg. Workout
-00:58
08:26
Roxzone

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 938 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 938 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Sparks Darryl'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 Sparks Darryl'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 938 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 Sparks Darryl'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 Sparks Darryl'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 10:41. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

04:42 Potential Improvement 44.0% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Burpees Broad Jump 04:42 11:47 to 07:05 44.0%
Sandbag Lunges 03:41 10:14 to 06:33 34.5%
Wall Balls 02:11 10:45 to 08:34 20.4%
Rowing 00:07 05:22 to 05:15 1.1%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:42 to 04:42 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 02:14 to 02:14 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 05:28 to 05:28 0.0%
Farmers Carry 00:00 01:47 to 01:47 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 46:13 to 46:13 0.0%

Splits Time

Sparks Darryl Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 04:47 00:00 05:20 -00:33 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:42 04:47 04:45 -00:03 05:20 -00:33
Running 2 05:04 09:29 05:54 -00:50 10:05 -00:36
Sled Push 02:14 14:33 03:36 -01:22 15:59 -01:26
Running 3 05:31 16:47 06:28 -00:57 19:35 -02:48
Sled Pull 05:28 22:18 06:20 -00:52 26:03 -03:45
Running 4 05:42 27:46 06:30 -00:48 32:23 -04:37
Burpees Broad Jump 11:47 33:28 07:12 +04:35 38:53 -05:25
Running 5 06:02 45:15 06:49 -00:47 46:05 -00:50
Rowing 05:22 51:17 05:16 +00:06 52:54 -01:37
Running 6 05:45 56:39 06:34 -00:49 58:10 -01:31
Farmers Carry 01:47 01:02:24 02:41 -00:54 01:04:44 -02:20
Running 7 06:03 01:04:11 06:34 -00:31 01:07:25 -03:14
Sandbag Lunges 10:14 01:10:14 06:44 +03:30 01:13:59 -03:45
Running 8 07:23 01:20:28 07:55 -00:32 01:20:43 -00:15
Wall Balls 10:45 01:27:51 08:51 +01:54 01:28:38 -00:47
Roxzone 08:26 01:46:53 09:24 -00:58 01:46:53
Based on 938 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer

Overall Performance

Darryl Sparks demonstrated a strong running capability in the 2024 Melbourne Hyrox event, with a total running time of 46:13, which is significantly faster than the average by 06:04. This indicates a strong runner profile. However, his performance in strength-based exercises like Burpees Broad Jump, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls showed room for improvement. His pacing strategy was well-calibrated initially, as he started strong with runs 1 through 4 faster than average, indicating a controlled start. However, performance declined in strength segments, suggesting a need to balance his running prowess with strength endurance.

Segments to Improve

  • Burpees Broad Jump: With a time of 11:47, Darryl was 04:40 slower than the average. To improve:
    • Drills: Incorporate plyometric exercises such as box jumps and squat jumps to enhance explosive power.
    • Techniques: Focus on maintaining a consistent rhythm and reducing rest periods between jumps.
    • Exercises: Implement high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions to build endurance and speed.
  • Sandbag Lunges: With a time of 10:14, Darryl was 03:31 slower than average. To improve:
    • Drills: Practice sandbag lunges with lighter weights to refine form and gradually increase the load.
    • Techniques: Focus on maintaining a straight back and ensuring knee alignment over the toes for stability.
    • Exercises: Include lunges with barbells or dumbbells to build strength and control.
  • Wall Balls: With a time of 10:45, Darryl was 01:57 slower than average. To improve:
    • Drills: Perform wall ball drills focusing on depth and explosive upward movement.
    • Techniques: Ensure proper squat form, and use legs to drive the ball upwards to conserve upper body strength.
    • Exercises: Squats with medicine balls and overhead presses to improve power and endurance.
  • Roxzone: Although faster than average, improving transition efficiency can save more time. To improve:
    • Drills: Practice quick transitions between exercises to minimize time lost.
    • Techniques: Focus on controlled breathing and maintaining composure to avoid unnecessary delays.
    • Exercises: Incorporate circuit training to simulate race conditions and enhance transition speed.
  • Rowing: With a time of 05:22, Darryl was slightly slower than average. To improve:
    • Drills: Work on rowing technique with a focus on leg drive and consistent stroke rate.
    • Techniques: Ensure efficient power transfer from legs through the core to the arms.
    • Exercises: Include rowing machine workouts with intervals to build stamina and power.

Race Strategies

  • Pacing Strategy: Maintain the initial strong pace in running segments but ensure energy conservation for strength-based exercises.
  • Balanced Training: Incorporate a mix of running and strength training, focusing particularly on exercises that simulate race conditions.
  • Improved Transitions: Work on reducing transition time by practicing race-specific drills that enhance efficiency between segments.
  • Nutrition and Hydration: Ensure a well-planned nutrition and hydration strategy to maintain energy levels throughout the race.
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