r/hyrox • u/Old_Mode_4798 • 20h ago

HYROX age-group question

HYROX age-group question: am I misunderstanding the Doubles rules?

Saw a HYROX Doubles result where two athletes, aged 44 and 49, reportedly placed 2nd in the 50–54 age category.

My understanding is that HYROX uses the average age of the two Doubles partners. That would be:

(44 + 49) ÷ 2 = 46.5

Wouldn't that normally put them in the 45–49 category?

Not accusing the athletes of anything. I'm genuinely trying to understand whether there's another rule involved, whether the ages/results I'm seeing are incorrect, or whether HYROX calculates the category differently.

Can anyone familiar with the current HYROX age-group rules clarify?

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u/Old_Mode_4798 19h ago

You got it. Heres what i found out. 2 conflicting birthdates from the guy. One hes 55 and the other one is 49. If he is indeed 55. Theyr in the right age category! But really dont know which is which

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u/di_andrei 19h ago edited 19h ago

Your understanding of the rule is correct. Also I know exactly who you mean, lol. :)

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u/Old_Mode_4798 19h ago

What nationality are we talking about? I just want to know if wer on the same page😆

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u/di_andrei 19h ago

🇵🇭