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Harry Lightfoot Joins Adidas Roster Ahead of the 2025 CrossFit Games

Leading up to the 2025 CrossFit Games, Adidas has expanded its roster of signed athletes and refined its line of training footwear with the Dropset and Training Spezial. Adidas Athletes at the 2025 ... Continue Reading

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How to Follow the 2025 CrossFit Games: Newsletters, Athlete Instagrams, and More

We’re just hours away from the start of the 2025 CrossFit Games, and the anticipation is reaching a fever pitch.  Whether you're at the event in Albany, NY, or watching via live stream from afar, ... Continue Reading

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Does the Affiliate Community Still Care About the CrossFit Games? We Asked Gym Owners

It’s safe to say this year’s season has been anything but normal. Or have they? We spoke to a few dozen gym owners to find out where their community stands and posed this question: What the ... Continue Reading

Athletes competing in the CrossFit Games

What We Know (and Don’t) About the 2025 CrossFit Games Workouts

The 2025 CrossFit Games begin on August 1, and from a programming standpoint, we’re starting to see a clearer picture of what the weekend will look like. Well, sort of. Currently, we have details for ... Continue Reading

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Where to Eat, Caffeinate, and Explore During the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany

Watching elite athletes throw down all weekend is hard work — and you’re gonna need coffee, carbs, and a break from the bleachers.  Spectating is a marathon, not a sprint, and that’s where this ... Continue Reading

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A New Era? Why the CrossFit Games Men’s Field Feels Different This Year

The 2025 CrossFit Games begin in a few short days in Albany, NY, and the men’s field is arguably more balanced and competitive than it’s ever been.  The roster features 30 elite athletes, including ... Continue Reading

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How to Watch the 2025 CrossFit Games

Be sure to keep up with our live 2025 CrossFit leaderboard to get event results in real time! The 2025 CrossFit Games are scheduled to take place from August 1 to 3.  The top 30 Individual men and ... Continue Reading

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Tia and Then Who? The Most Unpredictable Women’s CrossFit Games Field in Years

The women’s race at the 2025 CrossFit Games feels like a mystery waiting to unfold. After we take Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr out of the equation, that is.  In fact, we believe that one-third of the ... Continue Reading

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Last One, Best One: Brooke Wells’ 10th and Final CrossFit Games Run 

Brooke Wells has reached CrossFit Legend status. She is now in an exclusive club of athletes who have qualified for the Games 10 times — an extraordinary accomplishment by any standard.  However, this ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Demo Team

Meet the 2025 CrossFit Games Demo Team 

On Thursday morning, CrossFit announced the demo team for the 2025 CrossFit Games, which start on Friday, August 1, in Albany, NY. Remind me: Each year, Dave Castro assembles a demo team composed of ... Continue Reading

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Mayhem, Kriger, Invictus – Top Teams to Watch in a Balanced 2025 CrossFit Games Field

The team division at the CrossFit Games is always full of grit, chemistry, and chaos — and 2025 looks to be no different. That said, the CrossFit Games is compressed this year, with only 20 teams ... Continue Reading

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CrossFit HQ Delivers Safety Updates Ahead of 2025 CrossFit Games 

The 2025 CrossFit Games kick off in Albany, NY, on August 1. Following the tragic death of Lazar Ðukić during the first event of last year's competition, all eyes are on CrossFit HQ to deliver on the ... Continue Reading

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How Much Does It Cost to Chase the CrossFit Games Dream?

Ask any athlete aiming to qualify for the CrossFit Games, and they'll tell you it’s not an easy life. For most aspiring Games athletes, the dream comes with a steep price, forcing them to work ... Continue Reading

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Kineon to Launch Next-Gen Recovery Tech, Eyes $3 Million Investment Round

Kineon has helped pave the way for red light therapy, achieving massive success in providing relief from joint pain and inflammation for individuals.  To such an extent that the company has ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Event 5

2025 CrossFit Games Event 5 Revealed – 1RM Back Squat

Event 5 for individuals and Event 6 for teams at the 2025 CrossFit Games will feature a one-rep max back squat. The details were announced on July 22, and the event itself is presented by LUXIAOJUN, the ... Continue Reading

Athletes compete at the CrossFit Games

Our Top 5 “New Movements” in CrossFit Games History

Some new movements introduced at the CrossFit Games become instant staples in the sport. Others appear once and vanish.  As we count down the minutes to Albany, we decided to rank our five ... Continue Reading

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Grit Over Everything – CrossFitter Danielle Fiorito’s Fight for a Kidney and a Future

Imagine being a college student, excited to celebrate Labor Day, but instead of pool parties and cocktails, you're hit with a 104-degree fever and full-body aches. This marked the start of Danielle ... Continue Reading

Mat Fraser roars for the cameras

Relive Mat Fraser’s Most Iconic Workouts — The Moments That Made a Champion

Earlier this year, Mat Fraser revisited some of his greatest and lowest moments from his CrossFit Games career with the help of videographer and creator Carlos Bown. On the first-ever “Legacy Day” on ... Continue Reading

Rookie Lucy McGonigle trains for the CrossFit Games with legend Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr

Training With Tia — Games Rookie Lucy McGonigle Learns From the Best at PRVN

For the last four weeks, CrossFit Games training has been in full effect for 18-year-old Lucy McGonigle, a rookie this season, whose training days start at 9:30 a.m. and wrap up at 5 p.m. Par for the ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Event 4

2025 CrossFit Games Event 4 Revealed – Axle-Bar Deadlifts, Handstand Walks, and Running

Another workout has just been released as the 2025 CrossFit Games inch closer – and this one will wreak some havoc on the athletes’ midlines.  Remind me: A few days ago, we learned that ... Continue Reading

Ben Beck talks about Forging Elite Finance

Forging Elite Finance – Ben Beck’s Plan to Help Athletes and Gym Owners Build Wealth

When Ben Beck retired from professional baseball, his next steps in life weren’t clear.  He had studied criminal justice at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and had considered a career in law ... Continue Reading

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9 Iconic Strength Events From CrossFit Games History

When the heavy barbells hit the floor at the CrossFit Games, the energy shifts. It’s loud, it’s electric, and everyone’s locked in. Athletes love the chance to clang-and-bang and make a statement, while ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games

5 Burning Questions Heading Into the 2025 CrossFit Games

We’re only two weeks away from the 2025 CrossFit Games, and with this comes a wave of speculation, excitement, and plenty of unanswered questions. Whether you're a dedicated fan or a curious newcomer ... Continue Reading

2025 CrossFit Games Event 2 Revealed – Heavy Dumbbells, High Skill, Shoulder Burn 

The second workout for the 2025 CrossFit Games just dropped on social media, and it packs a heavy punch.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading

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