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CrossFit Fittest in Cape Town Organizer Responds to Drug Testing Legitimacy Questions, States Everything was ‘Watertight’ and ‘Done By the Book’

Tiaan Visser, the Event Director for CrossFit Fittest in Cape Town semifinal has responded to statements made by Lize Burns – of team CrossFit Commit Okavango – who has publicly called the legitimacy of ... Continue Reading

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The Guide to CrossFit Gym Etiquette: It’s More Than Just Lifting

Everybody starts somewhere. You might be an expert Olympic lifter by the time you find your way into a CrossFit gym. Or, you might just be learning what a barbell is. Either way, CrossFit boxes — that’s ... Continue Reading

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2022 CrossFit Semifinal Last-Chance Qualifier Results

The 2022 Last-Chance Qualifier (LCQ) came to a close on July 1, 2022. The virtual contest was the last 2022 CrossFit Semifinal left to determine who heads to Madison, WI, to compete at the 2022 NOBULL ... Continue Reading

Graciano Rubio

Watch Graciano Rubio Press and Then Overhead Squat 200 Kilograms (440 Pounds)

Loading 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) on a barbell would be a respectable deadlift for seasoned gymgoers, but what about as a press to a squat? On Jun. 30, 2022, U105KG strongman and CrossFit coach ... Continue Reading

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Josh Bridges Gives a Tour of His New Garage Gym

Josh Bridges is one of the all-time great CrossFit Games competitors. His top career finishes are a silver medal at the 2011 Games and a fourth-place finish in 2014. Since leaving competitive CrossFit, ... Continue Reading

Sara Sigmundsdottir

2022 CrossFit Semifinal Last-Chance Qualifier Workouts Announced

The 2022 CrossFit Semifinals still have one event left before the 2022 CrossFit Games roster is finalized. The 2022 Last-Chance Qualifier (LCQ) will occur virtually on June 29 through July 1, 2022. ... Continue Reading

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2022 CrossFit Adaptive Semifinal Results and Recap: Who is the Fittest and Who is Heading to Madison?

The third weekend of the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals saw a lot of action around the world. From the in-person Far East Throwdown in Busan, South Korea and Granite Games in Eagan, MN to the virtual ... Continue Reading

Rob Kearney

Watch Rob Kearney Deadlift Battle Against CrossFitters Mal O’Brien and Jake Marconi

It's the strength sports battle the world has been waiting for. 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competitor Rob Kearney competed against 2021 CrossFit Rookie of the Year Mal O'Brien and fellow HWPO athlete ... Continue Reading

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CrossFit Joins ArmyIgnitED Program, Offering Active-Duty Military Up To $4,000 Per Year In CrossFit Courses

CrossFit has joined the ArmyIgnitED Program, a resource for military personnel for continuing education and tuition assistance. The ArmyIgnitED Program offers up to $4,000 per year for active-duty military ... Continue Reading

Jeff Adler and Emma Lawson

2022 CrossFit Semifinal Atlas Games Results — Jeffrey Adler and Emma Lawson Triumphant

The last three of the 10 2022 CrossFit Semifinals are the Atlas Games, Strength in Depth, and Copa Sur. The Atlas Games took place in Montréal, Canada, and featured the Individual Male and Individual ... Continue Reading

Guilherme Malheiros and Victoria Campos

2022 CrossFit Semifinal Copa Sur Results — Malheiros & Campos Top the Podium

—The final weekend of the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals has arrived. The remaining Semifinals are the Atlas Games, Strength in Depth, and Copa Sur. The latter of the competitions took place in Enseada do Suá, ... Continue Reading

Davidsdottir Fails to Climb Leaderboard on Day 3, Moves On to Last Chance Qualifier

With the fastest split on the women’s side at 8:31, nine-time CrossFit Games competitor Katrin Davidsdottir crossed the Strength in Depth finish line with an arm pump to celebrate an Event 6 win. But ... Continue Reading

Willy Georges and Dahlstrøm

2022 CrossFit Semifinal Strength In Depth Results — Georges and Dahlstrøm Win

The last three of the 10 2022 CrossFit Semifinals are the Atlas Games, Strength in Depth, and Copa Del Sur. Strength In Depth took place in London, England, and featured the Individual Male and Individual ... Continue Reading

Atlas Games Shakes Up CrossFit Competitions With NFT Medals

The Atlas Games take place on June 10-12, providing the final set of athletes with an opportunity to secure spots in the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games. These competitors will also make CrossFit history while ... Continue Reading

Dave Castro

Dave Castro is Returning to CrossFit HQ in Affiliate-Focused Role

Five months after being fired, former CrossFit Manager of Sport Dave Castro is reportedly working for CrossFit HQ. However, the specifics of his job remain a mystery. On June 8, 2022, Morning Chalk Up ... Continue Reading

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How to Watch the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals

The wide world of CrossFit is getting amped up for the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games. The 10-event Semifinals kick off in three different countries on May 20. Across four weeks and six continents, the ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Blends Technology and Fitness With New Partnership

CrossFit has announced a new partnership that will further blend the worlds of technology and fitness. The CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP) team is joining forces with Colorado-based ... Continue Reading

‘Eva Strong’ Set Up as Hero WOD for Slain Uvalde Teacher Eva Mireles

A Hero WOD for slain Uvalde teacher Eva Mireles has been set up and will take place June 18. Mireles was one of two teachers killed along with 19 students at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, ... Continue Reading

Anthony Davis wears a yellow shirt that reads, "Jesus Saves, Bro" after completing a winning lift.

2022 Granite Games CrossFit Semifinals Results and Recap: Breaking Records in Eagan

The first weekend in June saw the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals continue with the Far East Throwdown in Busan, South Korea and the virtual competitions for the Age Group (50+) and Adaptive Semifinals. At the ... Continue Reading

CrossFit masters athlete Jenn Ryan starts an intense rowing workout.

2022 CrossFit Age Group Semifinals Results and Recap: Who’s Off to Madison?

The 2022 CrossFit Semifinals kicked off on May 20 in three different countries and has now wrapped up its third week. During weeks two and three, the Age Group Semifinals went virtual across the globe. ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Invictus and Mal O’Brien Shine, Brent Fikowski Climbs While Colten Mertens and Emily Rolfe Survive at Epic Granite Games

It was a story of two groups of three in the Granite Games women's field. At the top of the leaderboard Games veterans Mal O’Brien, Amanda Barnhart, and Dani Speegle were the class of the field all ... Continue Reading

Roman Khrennikov

2022 CrossFit Semifinal Far East Throwdown Results

The third week of the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals closed with the Far East Throwdown from June 3-5, 2022, in Busan, Republic of Korea​. The competition featured the 30 Individual men, 30 Individual women, and ... Continue Reading

2022 CrossFit Semifinals Preview: 50-65+ Age Group and Adaptive Divisions

The second part of the NOBULL CrossFit Games Age-Group and Adaptive Division Semifinals takes place this weekend. Over 400 athletes from eight Age-Group and six adaptive divisions will be competing online ... Continue Reading

2022 CrossFit Semifinals Preview: Granite Games

Week 3 of the North American Semifinals brings us to Eagan, MN for the 11th iteration of the Granite Games. Just like last year, the Minnesota Vikings Training Center, will play host to this storied ... Continue Reading

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