Ben Byers'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
2023-08-31 Okoboji Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 3 17:18.44 2320 2307
2023-09-05 Sibley-Ocheyedan Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 4 17:42.31 2303 2305
2023-09-09 Tim Thomas XC Classic 2023 Division B Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 3 17:19.52 2321 2312
2023-09-14 Chris Smith Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 6 17:21.35 2280 2299
2023-09-21 Sioux Center XC Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 3 16:49.25 2333 2314
2023-09-25 Alta-Aurelia Invitational 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 3 17:11.48 2326 2319
2023-10-05 George-Little Rock Invitational 2023 Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 2 17:30.42 2327 2323
2023-10-10 Siouxland Conference @ West Lyon 2023 Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals 2 16:58.13 2373 2345
2023-10-19 Iowa State Qualifier - 1A - Spencer Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 2 16:40.12 2388 2367
2023-10-27 Iowa State Class 1A Championships Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity 13 16:31.39 2345 2356
2024-09-05 Spirit Lake/Okoboji XC Meet Boys 5000m Varsity 4 16:54.75 2505 2501
2024-09-10 Sibley XC Invite Boys 5000m Varsity 2 17:09.49 2461 2478
2024-09-14 Tim Thomas Classic Boys 5000m High School Class B 6 17:18.48 2368 2431
2024-09-17 2024 Chris Smith Invitational Varsity Boys 4 16:54.83 2446 2439

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.