Nathanial Sparks's Race Results

Below you'll find a detailed table of race results. The "Performance Score" reflects the rating for that specific race, while the "Updated Rating" represents your cumulative rating, influenced by past performances. This distinction is key, as your overall rating is a weighted average that slowly responds to your most recent race's performance score. For a visual representation of how these ratings evolve, refer to the graph below.

Event Date Event Name Race Name Finishing Place Finishing Time Performance Score Updated Rating
2023-08-26 Iowa Falls-Alden XC Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity Boys 79 24:37.59 1500 1500
2023-08-29 Newman Catholic Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 67 23:34.20 1582 1544
2023-09-07 50th Bobcat XC Invitational 50th Bobcat XC Invitational 9-10 Boys 219 22:17.29 1496 1516
2023-09-11 43rd Mike Carr Invitational 43rd Mike Carr Invitational XC Meet A & B Boys 143 22:17.59 1542 1529
2023-09-14 Independence Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Boys Varsity 5K 37 21:11.09 1619 1562
2023-09-18 Humboldt Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 59 22:36.29 1607 1583
2023-09-25 Nevada XC Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity Boys 69 22:42 1532 1557
2023-09-30 Steve Johnson Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Boys Varsity Orange 5000M 368 23:09 1513 1536
2023-10-03 Dike-New Hartford Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity Boys 122 22:02.79 1526 1532
2023-10-10 NCC Conference Meet Boys 5k Run Varsity 37 20:55.03 1609 1567
2023-10-18 Iowa State Qualifier - 3A - Clear Lake Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 78 21:22.09 1588 1578

Performance Trends Over Time

Explore the visual trends of performance scores and updated ratings across different events. This graphical representation helps in understanding the progression and fluctuations in performance over time.

Ratings are dynamic estimates, representing a range of potential future performance outcomes. The box plots above illustrate these ranges, with the red dotted line indicating the "Performance Score" and the solid blue line showing the "Updated Rating". A performance score falling outside the expected range can lead to significant adjustments in the updated rating, reflecting the dynamic nature of performance evaluation.