For the first time in the Quarterfinals era, the Age Group athletes tackled the same workouts as the Individuals. Remind me: This year, the age groups will have their own CrossFit Games separate ... Continue Reading
5 Epic Odd Object Workouts From CrossFit’s History
A few weeks back, we published an article highlighting some of our favorite “big lift” moments from recent CrossFit competitions. Among the highlights were Gui Malheiros’ 305-pound snatch at the ... Continue Reading
By the Numbers: 9 Intriguing Stats From the 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals
With the 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals wrapped up and the leaderboards finalized, we are looking back at some compelling numbers before we move on. Some of these stats may surprise you, but as Jay-Z ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals Programming: Was It a Success?
In terms of competitions, the 2024 CrossFit season is halfway done for Individuals. We leave the online portion behind and move on to in-person competitions from here. No more blind leaderboards, ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Semifinals — Individual and Team Workouts Released
The CrossFit Games team has released the 2024 Semifinals workouts for individuals and teams just weeks before the in-person events begin on May 16. The Semifinals represent the first in-person ... Continue Reading
Video Review Penalties Shake Up Oceania’s CrossFit Semifinal Lineup
Individual Quarterfinals leaderboards have been finalized, but not without controversy. The video review process has caused a major shake-up to the top 40 athletes in all seven regions, and ... Continue Reading
“Staying the Course”: Dave Castro Comments on the Recent CrossFit Quarterfinals Penalties
Dave Castro, general manager of sport at CrossFit HQ, said the review process for workout video submissions is being looked at but won’t change for the remainder of the 2024 CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
Is CrossFit’s Video Review Working? Questions Surround an Uncertain Process
Throughout a tumultuous and, for some, heartbreaking week, the 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals leaderboards continued to shift as more and more athletes were hit with minor and major penalties. This ... Continue Reading
Was the 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals Missing a Strength Test?
Since CrossFit launched Quarterfinals in 2021, there has always been at least one workout that could be considered a strength test. In 2021, it was the four-rep max front squat. In 2022, it was The ... Continue Reading
Of Moms and Masters Athletes: 6 Inspiring Women Who Just (Unofficially) Qualified for the CrossFit Semifinals
Qualifying for the CrossFit Semifinals is no easy feat. You could even argue that earning an invitation to Semifinals in the most competitive regions of the world — North America West and East, ... Continue Reading
8 Quick Takeaways From the (Unofficial) CrossFit Quarterfinals Leaderboard
The second window for submitting scores closed on Monday night, revealing a complete picture of the unofficial 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals leaderboard. (See the whole thing here.) While things are ... Continue Reading
4 Morning Chalk Up Writers Took on the 2024 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals — Here Are Their Reactions
Four Morning Chalk writers — Teaganne Finn, Scotty Freymond, Nicky Freymond, and Julia Papworth — took on the 2024 Indy and Age Group Quarterfinals…these are their stories. As we have in years past, we ... Continue Reading
10 Eye-Opening Stats From the 2024 CrossFit Team Quarterfinals
With the Individual Quarterfinal leaderboard just beginning to shake out, let’s take a quick look back at the worldwide Team Quarterfinals (finalized leaderboard here) to highlight 10 interesting things ... Continue Reading
4 Morning Chalk Up Writers Take on the 2024 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals — Here Are Their Thoughts
Four Morning Chalk writers — Teaganne Finn, Scotty Freymond, Nicky Freymond, and Julia Papworth — crushed the 2024 CrossFit Open and have moved on to Quarterfinals! As we have in years past, we will use ... Continue Reading
8 Tips for CrossFit Quarterfinals Success, With Advice From Alexis Raptis, Anikha Greer, and More
First, I want to say “Congratulations!!” on making it to this step in the 2024 CrossFit Games season. You are amongst the top 25 percent of the Fittest People on Earth. Whether this is your first ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Individual and Age Group Quarterfinals Workout Descriptions
The 2024 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals workouts for individuals and age groups have been released. This stage of competition differs from the CrossFit Open in that athletes have to submit their ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Games Team Quarterfinals Leaderboard Wrap-Up
The leaderboards are set. After four workouts, teams from each of the seven regions have punched their tickets to Semifinals. The top 30 teams from each region will move on from the Quarterfinals and have ... Continue Reading
Grit Haus Team Disqualified From 2024 CrossFit Season
CrossFit CLT The Grit Haus is faced with yet another early exit to their team's CrossFit season. Last year, an injury cut their 2023 CrossFit Games week short, and now they've officially been disqualified ... Continue Reading
4 Potential CrossFit Games Rookies Who Could Have a Big 2024 Season
At the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals, amid the excitement and celebration of Games qualification, some athletes fell just short of punching their ticket to Madison. Crestfallen and discouraged, stuck watching ... Continue Reading
To Redo or Not to Redo? The Annual Debate
The 2024 CrossFit Open has come and gone, but many of us are likely still having flashbacks (good and bad). The Open format is unique because it allows athletes to redo a workout if they see fit ... Continue Reading
Reps Ahead Pro 2 Showcase Results: Dallin Pepper and Alexis Raptis Claim Victory
On Saturday, March 30, the Reps Ahead Pro 2 Showcase — the second Reps Ahead event with professional athletes — went down in Jacksonville, FL, at CrossFit Tailwinds. While this is the 10th overall ... Continue Reading
Morning Chalk Up’s Guide to the 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals
By Nicky Freymond and Teaganne Finn The next stage of the 2024 CrossFit Games season is approaching quickly as qualifying athletes and teams move on to Quarterfinals. The Open brought what felt like a ... Continue Reading
The Reps Ahead Pro 2 Showcase Preview: Dallin Pepper, James Sprague, Fee Saghafi, and Alexis Raptis Square Off
One on one. Face to face. Mano a mano. There is nowhere to hide during a Reps Ahead event. All eyes are on the two competitors, who know they are either going to win or lose. There is no ... Continue Reading
2024 CrossFit Open Results — Mirjam von Rohr and Jonne Koski Top the Leaderboard
The battle for the top spot in the 2024 CrossFit Open was a close one, with less than 10 points separating first and second place in the men's and women's divisions. Here's who took home the wins — ... Continue Reading