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Shannon Aiken, the reigning Men’s 60-64 Champion from the 2022 CrossFit Games, has withdrawn from the 2023 iteration. Aiken’s news comes per an ongoing withdrawal tracker from CrossFit HQ. Aiken withdrew during the Gymnastics “Chipper” workout due to undisclosed reasons. As a result, there will officially be a new champion crowned in the Men’s 60-64 class toward the weekend in Madison, WI. At the time of this article’s publication, it is unclear why Aiken withdrew from the contest.
According to his resume on CrossFit’s website, Aiken began competing as a professional CrossFit athlete in 2014 in the Men’s 50-54 category. He would seemingly only continually improve from there.
In 2015, he qualified for the Age Group Quarterfinal for the first time. By 2017, he started nothing consistent top 10 finishes in said Quarterfinal. That was also the same year he won his first CrossFit Games title in the Men’s 55-59 category. Aiken fell just short of a repeat performance in 2018, taking home the runner-up to Brig Edwards. After a short Games hiatus, Aiken then regrouped with a title in the Men’s 60-64 class in 2022. His withdrawal once again ends a shot at a hopeful repeat for one of the better Age Group athletes at the Games over the last approximately half-decade.
For what it’s worth, Aiken wasn’t the only athlete to withdraw on Wednesday; it all happened during the same workout. Lars Kristensen (Men 35-39), Chelsea Nichols (Women 35-39), and Veronika Voříšková (Girls 16-17) also pulled out around the same time.
At the time of this writing, the Men’s 60-64 Age Group class appears to be a three-horse race between Eric Cohen (360 points), Stuart Swanson (360 points), and Tony Turski (350 points) with two events remaining until the contest’s end. Aiken leaves behind a sizable chasm that someone will have to fill at the 2023 Games, and it just might be one of these athletes.
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John Haack already had a reputation for being a prolific powerlifter. The athlete holds the bench press and total World Records in both the 90-kilogram and 100-kilogram weight classes. He also possesses the all-time squat mark in the 90-kilogram division. Plus, per his page on Open Powerlifting, he has lost just four times in an extended career dating back to June 2013. At only 30 years old, Haack is already a living powerlifting legend with his name all over the record books. He now may well become a strongman icon soon enough.
On July 23, 2023, in Lytham St. Annes, England, Haack finished in third place during the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic. The competition served as his strongman debut, potentially adding a degree of impressiveness for an athlete who was only getting his feet wet in a new strength sport.
Here are the final standings from the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic:
2023 U90KG Kaos Classic Standings
Dan Benson — 117.5 points
Nick O’Hare — 102 points
John Haack — 102 points
Benjamin Donin — 100 points
Jim Mitchell — 98.5 points
Mike Deli — 98 points
Tyler Davis — 91 points
CJ Krause — 89 points
Leigh Shaw — 87.5 points
Tyler Young — 83 points
The 2023 Kaos Classic featured six events, which were as follows: Max Log Press, Axle Deadlift, Husafell Distance, Farmer’s Carry, Yoke Into Sandbag Load, and Power Stairs. Here’s how Haack fared in his overall performance en route to his third-place finish.
John Haack | Event Performance, 2023 U90 Kaos Classic
Max Log Press — 130 kilograms (286.6 pounds) | 11th place
Axle Deadlift — 10 repetitions of 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) | Second place
Husafell Distance — 65.90 meters | Third place
Farmer’s Carry — 27.09 seconds | Fourth place
Yoke Into Sandbag Load — 21.26 seconds | 15th place
Power Stairs — 27.92 seconds | First place
If not for his 15th-place result on the Yoke Into Sandbag Load, Haack could’ve made a legitimate run on points into the overall victory. Alas, it remains something to work on in his potential strongman future.
At the time of this writing, it is unclear if Haack has any future strongman plans down the line. Based on his debut, it could be a fruitful endeavor if he chooses to pursue it. For now, the dynamite athlete is preparing in earnest for the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro 2. He is the defending champion in the 90-kilogram division and will assuredly look to add to his powerlifting trophy case.
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On July 29, 2023, powerlifter Jimmy Kolb recorded a 635.4-kilogram (1,401-pound) equipped bench press during the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Tri-Star Bash in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The lift is not only an all-time equipped World Record — surpassing the athlete’s own previous mark of 612.5 kilograms (1,350.3 pounds) from the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc — it is officially the heaviest single lift in powerlifting history. Kolb is the first-ever athlete to break the 1,400-pound barrier on a single lift and was also the first to break the 1,200-pound and 1,300-pound barriers.
Kolb wore a lifting belt, wrist wraps, and a custom bench shirt to support his remarkable milestone. Kolb initially made two unsuccessful attempts at the bench press mark before pushing through to break the record on his third and final try. It did not come without a challenge as Kolb seemingly struggled to lift his loaded barbell up off his chest in a clip of the lift.
With Kolb’s equipped bench World Record in the account, here’s an overview of the current equipped World Record for each of the staple exercises in powerlifting:
Bench Press — Jimmy Kolb (635.4 kilograms/1,401 pounds)
Deadlift — Andy Bolton (457.5 kilograms/1,008.6 pounds)
Here’s a rundown of the athlete’s all-time equipped competition bests:
Jimmy Kolb | All-Time Equipped Competition Bests
Squat — 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds)
Bench Press — 635.5 kilograms (1,401 pounds) — Heaviest Lift In Powerlifting History and All-Time World Record
Deadlift —317.5 kilograms (700 pounds)
Total — 1,093.1 kilograms (2,410 pounds)
Beyond a penchant for incredible, jaw-dropping lifts, Kolb is similarly prolific in overall competitions. After notching the win in the 140-plus kilogram class at the 2023 IPA Tri-Star Bash, the athlete has now emerged triumph in 42 of 51 career contests dating back to April 2009, per his page on Open Powerlifting.
In his Instagram, Kolb was appropriately humbled by his achievement and all the people who have helped him along his strength journey.
“1,400 pounds, we did it,” Kolb wrote. “The number of people I have in my corner that are genuinely good humbles me and this absolutely wouldn’t have happened without them. Thank you.”
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On August 1, the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games kicked off with athletes in the Age Group divisions taking the field to determine The Fittest on Earth®. With age groups ranging from 14-15 to 65+, these elite athletes continue to provide prime examples of the health and fitness benefits of consistent, dedicated training.
As time marches on, several athletes have “aged up” and entered new categories, including 2022 14-15 Girls champion Lucy McGonigle and 2022 14-15 Boys champion RJ Mestre. Mestre has the added challenge of facing off against the reigning 16-17 Boys champion, Ty Jenkins. Meanwhile, the 16-17 Girls title is undefended as 2022 champion Olivia Kerstetter has entered the Individual Women division.
2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Age Group Overall Leaderboard
The field of competitors — two Teen divisions and seven Masters divisions — will compete in multiple events from Tuesday, August 1 through Wednesday, August, 3 to determine this year’s champions.
Leaderboard will be updated throughout the Games as events progress.
14-15 — Girls
14-15 — Boys
16-17 — Girls
16-17 — Boys
35-39 — Women
35-39 — Men
40-44 — Women
40-44 — Men
45-49 — Women
45-49 — Men
50-54 — Women
50-54 — Men
55-59 — Women
55-59 — Men
60-64 — Women
60-64 — Men
65+ — Women
Dava Jensen — 100 points
Patti Walkover — 90 points
Julie Holt — 80 points
Pauline Sciascia — 70 points
Marcia Yager — 60 points
Silvana Volpe — 50 points
Karen Dawkins — 50 points
Page Lockhart — 30 points
Karin Gogolsky — 20 points
Carol Lynn Thistle — 20 points
65+ — Men
David Hippensteel — 100 points
Daniel Miller — 90 points
Tom Muhlbeier — 80 points
Freddie Cherry — 70 points
Hugo Braun — 60 points
Mark Peters — 60 points
John George — 40 points
Kevin Cunningham — 30 points
John Mariotti — 20 points
Jean-Louis Duret — 0 points
Day One
The first day of the 2023 CrossFit Games kicked off bright and early at 9 a.m. CST with the Age Group division and Adaptive division running events concurrently (against their own respective divisions).
The Age Group division’s opening event is a two-part challenge. The competitors must first complete a traditional, if rushed, Olympic weightlifting total — with three minutes to work up to a one-repetition max (1RM) in the snatch followed by three minutes to reach a 1RM clean & jerk.
65+ — Women
Dava Jensen — 245 Pounds
Patti Walkover — 240 Pounds
Julie Holt — 230 Pounds
Pauline Sciascia — 220 Pounds
Marcia Yager — 210 Pounds
Silvana Volpe — 200 Pounds
Karen Dawkins — 200 Pounds
Page Lockhart — 190 Pounds
Karin Gogolsky — 185 Pounds
Carol Lynn Thistle — 185 Pounds
65+ — Men
David Hippensteel — 375 Pounds
Daniel Miller — 350 Pounds
Tom Muhlbeier — 340 Pounds
Mark Peters — 325 Pounds
John George — 315 Pounds
Kevin Cunningham — 310 Pounds
John Mariotti — 290 Pounds
Hugo Braun — N/A
Freddie Cherry — N/A
Jean-Louis Duret — N/A
Event Two — Farmers Field
After one brief minute’s rest from the previous event, each division must perform a series of exercises for time, with an 18-minute time cap: 84-foot farmer’s carry to Pig*, 21 burpee Pig jump-over, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 50 wall ball shots, 50-calorie row, 50 wall ball shots, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 21 burpee Pig jump-over, 84-foot farmer’s carry.
*Note: The Pig is a specialized piece of equipment nearly eight-feet tall, three-feet wide, 20-inches high, and weighing several hundred pounds.
The CrossFit athletes will be tasked with performing a benchmark WOD recognizable to any elite competitor or recreational athlete who’s familiar with CrossFit training — Helen — Three rounds for time: 400-meter run, 21 kettlebell swings, and 12 pull-ups.
This event has not yet taken place. Results will be updated as they become available.
14-15 — Girls
14-15 — Boys
16-17 — Girls
16-17 — Boys
35-39 — Women
35-39 — Men
40-44 — Women
40-44 — Men
45-49 — Women
45-49 — Men
50-54 — Women
50-54 — Men
55-59 — Women
55-59 — Men
60-64 — Women
60-64 — Men
65+ — Women
65+ — Men
How to Watch the CrossFit Games
Presuming you’re not attending the Games in Madison, WI, you can watch the 2023 CrossFit Games via the CrossFit app, or online at the CrossFit website (Games.CrossFit.com), YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch.
The Games Move Forward
The full field of Age Group athletes will continue showcasing their skills over the coming days until a champion is crowned in each of the nine categories. Breaking Muscle will continue delivering the action from Madison right to you. Check back regularly for official results and updated leaderboard standings.
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The 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games have begun. On August 1, athletes in three categories — Multi Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Upper Extremity — have their chance to compete for the title of The Fittest on Earth® in their respective divisions.
With multi-time champions including Chris Acree (Upper Extremity – Men), Valerie Cohen (Lower Extremity – Women) and Brett Horchar (Multi Extremity – Men) returning to defend their title and countless athletes looking to reach new levels of athletic excellence, the Games are packed with potential.
Prior to the start of the 2023 competitive season, the Adaptive division underwent a notable restructuring. Adaptive division criteria were re-evaluated and updated, while verification standards were designed to ensure that athletes with similar abilities were competing in appropriate divisions.
Also, the Adaptive division formerly referred to as “Neuromuscular” was renamed Multi Extremity. The change, according to CrossFit, was made “to eliminate confusion since the previous name was based on the origin of the impairment … The name change better suits the abilities of the athletes represented in the division.”
2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Adaptive Division
The field of competitors, across all three categories, will compete in multiple events each day — Tuesday, August 1 through Wednesday, August, 3 — to determine this year’s champions.
Leaderboard will be updated throughout the Games as events progress.
Multi Extremity — Men
Multi Extremity — Women
Upper Extremity — Men
Upper Extremity — Women
Lower Extremity — Men
Lower Extremity — Women
Day One
The first day of the 2023 CrossFit Games will kick off bright and early at 9 a.m. CST with the Adaptive division and Age Group division running events concurrently (against their own respective divisions).
Events One and Two — Olympic Weightlifting Total and Farmers Field
The Adaptive division’s opening event is a two-part challenge. The competitors must first complete a traditional, if rushed, Olympic weightlifting total — with three minutes to work up to a one-repetition max (1RM) in the snatch followed by three minutes to reach a 1RM clean & jerk.
After one brief minute’s rest, each division must perform a series of exercises for time:
Upper Extremity: 84-foot farmer’s carry to Pig, 21 burpee Pig jump-over, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 50 wall ball shots, 50/40-calorie row, 50 wall ball shots, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 21 burpee Pig jump-over, 84-foot farmer’s carry
Lower Extremity: 84-foot farmer’s carry to Pig, 21 burpee Pig get-over, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 50 wall ball push presses, 40/35-calorie row, 50 wall ball push presses, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 21 burpee Pig get-over, 84-foot farmer’s carry
Multi Extremity: 84-foot farmer’s carry to Pig, 15 burpee Pig get-over, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 40 wall ball shots, 40/35-calorie row, 40 wall ball shots, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 15 burpee Pig jump-over, 84-foot farmer’s carry
*Note: The Pig is a specialized piece of equipment nearly eight-feet tall, three-feet wide, 20-inches high, and weighing several hundred pounds.
The CrossFit athletes will be tasked with performing a benchmark WOD recognizable to any elite competitor or recreational athlete who’s familiar with CrossFit training — Helen.
The Upper Extremity division will be challenged with three rounds for time: 400-meter run, 21 kettlebell swings, and 12 pull-ups.
The Lower Extremity division is required to perform three rounds for time: 400-meter SkiErg, 21 kettlebell swings , and 12 pull-ups.
Multi Extremity athletes must complete three rounds for time: 300-meter SkiErg, 15 kettlebell swings, and 9 pull-ups.
This event has not yet taken place. Results will be updated as they become available.
CrossFit Open Adaptive Champions
The CrossFit Adaptive division is, in actuality, a field eight categories deep. Winners in five categories — Vision, Short Stature, Seated with Hip Function, Seated without Hip Function, and Intellectual — were crowned in April of 2023 at the finale of the 2023 CrossFit Open. Those champions were:
Vision — Men
Chris Fair
Vision — Women
Erica James
Short Stature — Men
Mike Witous and Tim Murray (tied)
Short Stature — Women
Erin Popovich
Seated with Hip Function — Men
Tom Miazga
Seated with Hip Function — Women
Amalia Ortuno
Seated without Hip Function — Men
Simon Farre
Seated with Hip Function — Women
Andrea Wilson
Intellectual — Men
Lance King
Intellectual — Women
Hailey Melakian
CrossFit has announced that the 2024 CrossFit Games will feature all eight adaptive divisions in the Games Finals, provided the divisions have ample participation to allow a full and competitive field of athletes.
Presuming you’re not attending the Games in Madison, WI, you can watch the 2023 CrossFit Games via the CrossFit app or online at the CrossFit website (Games.CrossFit.com), YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch.
The Games Move Forward
The Adaptive athletes will continue showcasing their skills over the coming days until a champion is crowned in each category. Breaking Muscle will continue delivering the action from Madison right to you. Check back regularly for official results and updated leaderboard standings.
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Less than 24 hours before the kickoff of the 2023 CrossFit Games in Madison, WI, the conversation has already shifted to the location of the 2024 Games.
On July 31, 2023, CrossFit’s General Manager of Sport Dave Castro posted a video on his YouTube channel while standing in the Coliseum in Madison. Near the 5:15 mark of the video, he announced that the 2024 CrossFit Games will be held in a different location for the first time since 2017.
“It [Madison] was our first home outside of California and it’s been a significant location for the overall development of the sport, for the direction we’ve wanted to take it. We’ve had a lot of learning … tons of memories here. We’re always going to be grateful to Madison for hosting us. Can’t wait to do things a little differently in the future and try mixing it up.”
WMTV-NBC 15 of Madison confirmed the report thanks to the verification of Destination Madison Director of Communications and Public Affairs Rob Gard. This development will mark the end of the Games being held in Madison for six of the past seven years, beginning in 2017. The only exception was in 2020 when the Games relocated to its inaugural location, Aromas, CA, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the Games being held in Madison, its home for seven years was Carson, CA.
This move is a pivot from a January 2023 announcement when CrossFit said that Madison would be the following year’s host city, calling it an “ideal” location. There appears to be no friction or grievance on CrossFit’s end with Madison as a city, but CrossFit did share a statement, highlighting a desire to increase awareness and bring more eyes directly to the competitions, possibly outside of the United States.
“Our goal is to bring the Games to more regions around the world. We’ve had an incredible run in Madison, and we’re so grateful to the city and local community.”
As of this writing, no location for the 2024 CrossFit Games has been announced. The 2023 Games will take place Aug. 1-6 in Madison. Justin Medeiros is looking to win a third straight championship, while a new Fittest Woman on Earth is guaranteed following the withdrawal of six-time champion, and new mother, Tia-Clair Toomey. Breaking Muscle will share updates and results from the 2023 CrossFit Games as they occur.
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Pair the dishes below with one or more keto side dishes to make a complete meal that packs plenty of protein and healthy fats without the carb bombs that can torpedo your keto diet.
10 Keto Dinner Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
1. Italian Chicken and Basil Kabobs Recipe
Food is more fun when it’s served on a stick. You won’t believe how much flavor is packed into these kabobs!
Burgers are always the right answer when someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Bet you’ve never seen a burger like this before, though. This one requires a fork and knife for sure!
6. Steak and Avocado Salad with Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo Dressing
Steak salad is a quintessential keto dinner. It has everything you need: protein, low-carb veggies, and healthy fats, all in one bowl. Add any additional veggies you want to really make this salad your own.
If you aren’t on the spatchcocking train yet, it’s time to climb aboard. Spatchcocking involves removing the backbone from a whole bird and flattening it before cooking. This allows the meat to cook more evenly in less time while staying moist. Learn the technique here, then try it on your next Thanksgiving turkey!
Beef stew is true comfort food. Many stew recipes call for potatoes, which can be too high-carb to fit neatly into a keto diet. This one makes some strategic ingredient swaps.
One of the biggest complaints about keto is that meals aren’t exactly quick to prepare. Lunch can feel especially tricky. Before keto, you might have made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or grabbed a quick sub on your lunch break. Keto-friendly lunches aren’t quite so simple.
But that doesn’t mean keto lunches are hard. Lunch can be as easy as grabbing last night’s leftovers or throwing together a quick salad with a can of tuna and your favorite Primal Kitchen dressing. You can even still have your favorite savory sandwiches; you just have to be more creative with the bread options.
Here are some of our favorite easy keto lunch ideas and recipes to prep ahead to make low-carb lunches a breeze.
Easy Keto Lunch Recipes
Mini Smoked Salmon Hand Rolls
These hand rolls are essentially rice-less sushi you can make at home in just a few minutes. They also make a great appetizer for your next get-together.
You can’t go wrong with a big salad made with tons of greens (which have virtually no net carbs), healthy fats from avocado, nuts and seeds, and salad dressing made with olive or avocado oil. Add any protein, and voila, a complete (and completely satisfying) meal.
Creamy loaded chicken salad in bell pepper “cups” are a tantalizing low-carb alternative to a sandwich—easy to eat with your hands! Use Hot Buffalo Sauce to turn up the heat.
Many low-carb breads you find at the store contain ingredients that a Primal eater wouldn’t want to consume. (Wheat gluten and canola oil? Pass.) This savory bread contains only Primal-friendly ingredients and is worth the effort.
Did the Internet ever decide whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich? Guess it is now. This recipe uses the bread recipe above to make keto-friendly hot dog buns, but you can also enjoy these loaded hot dogs without a bun. They’re great either way.
This sandwich features mouthwatering pork and ham paired with Swiss cheese, salty pickles, and mustard in a combo that’s more than the sum of its parts. It’s an ideal way to use up leftover shredded pork.
If you pack a lunch to take to work or school, you need pre-made keto lunch recipes. Here are some things you can prepare the night before, or in a big meal prep blitz on the weekend. Pack them in individual portions in the fridge so they’re easy to grab on your way out the door.
Primal Sloppy Joes
This recipe also includes low-carb buns that you can use for sandwiches and burgers, too! Pack the bun and meat separately, then heat up the meat and assemble when you’re ready to chow down.
Every keto eater should have a basic chicken salad recipe in their back pocket. Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to make meal prep even easier. Serve wrapped in lettuce or collard greens, over a big mixed salad, or just eat it with a fork.
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On July 26, 2023, the CrossFit organization laid out its schedule for the 2023 CrossFit Games, set to take place on August 1-6, 2023, in Madison, WI. Fans who aren’t making the trek to watch the Games in person at the Wisconsin State Capitol can watch the Games via the free CrossFit app or watch as it streams live on the CrossFit Games website (Games.CrossFit.com). In previous years, viewers could also tune in for event coverage on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and the Pluto TV Sports Channel but, at the time of this writing, CrossFit has not yet indicated if those options will return for 2023.
As has been the case in the past, the Individual Men’s and Women’s divisions will likely have more overall coverage and attention than other classes like Adaptive and Age Group. By the time the Individual Finals rolls around, though not yet confirmed at the time of this writing, CBS Television Network will likely air a two-hour portion of the contest’s climactic day on Sunday, August 6, 2023, as they have done in years past. There will be plenty of fallback options for those spectators not traveling to Madison.
Fans at home will be able to enjoy some measure of the 2023 Games throughout its almost week-long run.
Below is the competition schedule for the 2023 CrossFit Games. All listed times are in Central Standard Time:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 — 9 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. CST
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 — 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. CST
Thursday, August 3, 2023 — 8:30 a.m. to 8:30. CST
Friday, August 4, 2023 — 10 a.m. to 7:50 p.m. CST
Saturday, August 5, 2023 — 9 a.m. to 6:10 pm. CST
Sunday, August 6, 2023 — 9 p.m. to 5:35 p.m. CST
The Age Group and Adaptive divisions will begin their segment of the contest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. After three hard days of competition, they will then crown their respective winners on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
The Individual and Team CrossFit competitors will begin the 2023 Games on Thursday, August 3. Unlike last year’s edition, there will not be a rest day built in for these athletes. All Individual and Team competitors will be featured for four consecutive days through the Finals on Sunday, August 6.
The Games will feature a two-tier cut to pare down the finalists. After the workouts on Friday, August 4, only the top 30 Teams and Individual competitors will continue on to Saturday. After Saturday’s workouts, only the top 20 Teams, the top 20 Individual Men, and the top 20 Individual Women will continue vying for the title.
As for what’s on tap at the 2023 Games, there’s a lot to sort, especially on the Individual side.
For one, Justin Medeiros, the two-time reigning Men’s CrossFit Games champion (2021-2022), is seeking a legendary three-peat. Should he succeed in his mission, the athlete will become only the fourth-ever Individual competitor behind Mat Fraser (2016-2020), Rich Froning Jr. (2011-2014), and Women’s champion Tia-Clair Toomey (2017-2022) to win the contest on at least three consecutive occasions.
Speaking of Toomey, the icon and winningest Individual athlete in CrossFit Games history will not be present to defend her title in Madison. Toomey voluntarily vacated her throne to focus on motherhood and her first pregnancy, though she has not closed the door on a future return. That leaves a potentially seismic gap for any of the other Women’s competitors to fill in now that Toomey’s dominant reign is over. Athletes like Laura Horvath and former CrossFit Games winner (2011-2012) Annie Thorisdottir will be some names to watch in this regard.
On the Team’s side, one dynasty remains intact. Rich Froning Jr’s Mayhem Freedom is seeking its seventh Teams title in nine years (2015-2016, 2018-2019, 2021-2022). Though, this year, after Froning Jr’s retirement from Teams competition, the team will be without its past leader.
The 2023 CrossFit Games will run from Tuesday, August 1, 2023, to Sunday, August 6, 2023.
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