Eli Whitaker'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
2023-09-01 Bob Brown Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 215 32:02.16 868 878
2023-09-09 All-American Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 328 28:24.70 1068 1021
2023-09-14 Cascade Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 166 29:18.20 1101 1068
2023-09-21 Eastern Iowa Classic Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 173 26:22.84 1174 1184
2023-09-26 Iowa City West Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 137 29:56.29 989 1043
2023-09-30 Steve Johnson Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Boys JV 5000M 357 31:52.40 1021 1031
2024-09-05 2024 BOB BROWN CROSS COUNTRY CLASSIC Boys 5k 210 28:43.02 1059 1058
2024-09-10 Tipton XC JV Boys 35 28:54.70 1016 1035
2024-09-14 Luther All-American Invitational McGrew-Sundet-Bohach-Busche All-American Race Boys Junior Varsity 5k (Junior Varsity) 278 25:30.40 1271 1102
2024-09-19 Cascade Invitational Boys 5K 156 27:35.40 1229 1201
2024-09-26 Eastern Iowa Classic JV Boys 281 25:51.59 1174 1184
2024-10-01 Iowa City West Invitational JV Boys 122 25:43.20 1165 1174
2024-10-07 Hillcrest Academy Invitational HS Boys 120 26:18.74 1156 1166
2024-10-12 Bob Mudd Lynx Invitational JV Boys 72 26:01.59 1081 1130
2024-10-15 River Valley XC High School Boys 125 25:35.09 1185 1155

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.