Sam Nelson'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
2023-08-29 Williamsburg Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 34 19:55.90 1807 1802
2023-09-02 Pella Dutch XC Invite Pella Dutch XC Invite Boys 55 18:58.59 1891 1850
2023-09-07 Fairfield Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 36 19:20 1861 1856
2023-09-12 Oskaloosa Invite 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 39 19:26.40 1858 1857
2023-09-19 Mt. Pleasant Invitational 2023 Large School Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 20 19:30.05 1871 1864
2023-09-26 Knoxville invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 27 19:00.5 1893 1877
2023-10-03 Centerville CC Invite Boys 5k Run Varsity 32 18:22.96 1902 1889
2023-10-09 Little Hawkeye Conference XC Little Hawkeye Conference XC Championship 4 - Varsity Boys 30 17:52.40 2024 1941
2023-10-18 Iowa State Qualifier - 3A - Pella Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 42 18:09.66 1941 1941
2024-09-03 2024 Williamsburg Raider Invitational Varsity Boys 5K 53 20:27.5 1758 1763
2024-09-07 2024 Pella HS XC Invite Pella - Dutch XC Invitational Boys 57 18:56.29 1906 1851
2024-09-12 Fairfield Invitational XC HS Boys 43 19:32 1891 1876
2024-09-17 Oskaloosa Invite - 2024 HS Boys 31 19:16.5 1949 1909

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.