Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Sydney 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.
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
Run, Baby, Run!
We stack your running times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you measure up. This chart breaks it down, showing whether you were blazing fast, cruising steady, or losing pace.
It’s all about finding out if your running strategy matched your overall finish time!
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Station Showdown
We pit your station times against athletes with similar finish times to see how you stack up. This chart shows if you crushed it, coasted, or found that sweet spot for your overall finish time.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Fast, slow, or steady?
Here’s the full breakdown of Merlevede Kenny's race, station by station and run by run, stacked against the average of athletes with similar finish times.
In HYROX, pacing is the name of the game. The pacing line shows where Merlevede Kenny hit the gas, tapped the brakes, or nailed it perfectly—guiding the way to a more balanced and dominant race strategy.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
Expected Finish Time
With the RoxCoach Simulation machine, you can see how your predicted finish time evolves as you power through your race. This next-level tech recalculates your estimated finish time after every run and every station.
Crushing the sled pull? Gaining ground on the row? Or holding strong in the Wall Balls? RoxCoach tracks it all, giving you the inside scoop on where you shined and where there’s room to level up.
Spread of Splits Time
This chart breaks down the splits for every athlete in the division, giving you a clear look at how times are distributed across the pack.
Compare Merlevede Kenny’s performance to the competition, spotting where they dominated and where there’s room to improve.
You’ll see how they stack up against the Top 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and beyond. Outliers are out—so the focus stays on the real competition.
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 Merlevede Kenny'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
05:35.
Check the detail of the improvement plan below.
Based on 1000 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men
A word from RoxCoach - Your AI Powered Trainer
Overall Performance
Kenny Merlevede delivered an impressive performance at the 2024 Sydney Hyrox Race, securing an overall rank of 55, placing him in the top 5% of 1059 athletes, and 7th in his age group, placing him in the top 4% of 153 athletes. Kenny showcased strong capabilities in strength-based exercises, particularly excelling in the Sled Push (19th percentile) and Sled Pull (9th percentile), as well as an outstanding performance in Wall Balls (5th percentile). However, his total running time was 2:26 slower than the average, indicating a need to enhance his running efficiency.
In terms of pacing, Kenny started relatively strong in the first running segment but gradually slowed down, evident from progressively slower times in subsequent runs. This pattern suggests a need to maintain a more consistent pace throughout the race. Kenny's performance indicates a strength-focused profile, excelling in strength-based exercises but requiring improvements in running.
Segments to Improve
Total Running Time: Kenny's running performance was notably behind with a 2:26 deficit compared to the average. To improve this, he should integrate interval training and tempo runs into his routine to build speed and endurance. Incorporate weekly interval sessions, such as 5x800m at a pace faster than his goal race pace, with 2 minutes of rest in between. Additionally, include tempo runs of 20-30 minutes at a comfortably hard pace to build lactate threshold.
Sandbag Lunges: With an 18-second delay compared to the average, Kenny can benefit from improving his lunge technique and lower body strength. Implement weighted lunges and plyometric exercises like box jumps and squat jumps to enhance power and efficiency. Focus on maintaining an upright posture and engaging the core during lunges to improve form and reduce fatigue.
Race Strategies
Pacing: Start the race at a more conservative pace to ensure energy is conserved for the latter half. Focus on maintaining a steady pace during the initial running segments, avoiding the temptation to start too fast.
Transition Efficiency: Practice swift transitions between exercise zones to reduce time spent in the Roxzone. This can be improved by rehearsing transitions during training, focusing on minimizing rest and optimizing equipment setup.
Compromised Running: Practice running immediately after completing strength exercises, like sled pushes or lunges, to simulate race conditions. This will help adapt to the transition from strength to running, reducing the impact on running segments.
By targeting these specific areas for improvement and implementing strategic race-day techniques, Kenny can enhance his overall performance and aim for a higher rank in future Hyrox competitions.