After three years of competing in the teen divisions, 18-year-old Haley Adams made her Individual debut at the 2019 CrossFit Games. In doing so, the former Fittest Teen on Earth proved that despite her age, she truly is a force to be reckoned with. At the big event in Madison, WI, Adams earned the newly ... Read more
In the sport of CrossFit, Canada’s Patrick Vellner has a resume that speaks for itself. His first three individual appearances at the CrossFit Games, beginning in 2016, all resulted in podium finishes; In both 2016 and 2017, he earned third-place finishes. In 2018, Vellner earned his highest finish to date with a second-place podium spot. ... Read more
Most of us are well aware of how demanding CrossFit workouts can be on our bodies. We chose this sport because we love it and in some form or another want to improve our performance and overall well-being. Yet, in achieving this higher sense of fitness and well-being, the truth is that as CrossFitters (and ... Read more
“In sports, legends appear once in a generation. They are athletes who not only change the way a game is played, but also, regarded entirely. Michael Jordan. Wayne Gretzky. Pele. Babe Ruth. In CrossFit, that man is Rich Froning.” -“Froning: The Fittest Man in History” For the past several years, CrossFit HQ has released documentaries ... Read more
When you think about the veterans of the CrossFit Games, what names come to mind? Rich Froning, Jason Khalipa, Chris Spealler, Lindsey Valenzuela and Annie Thorisdottir all come to mind, no doubt. But if I were to ask you to name an athlete that has been to the Games every year since 2009, has a ... Read more
It’s not often that an athlete makes a competitive return to a sport after 18 years in retirement, but that’s exactly what Daniel Camargo, a 24-year veteran of Olympic Weightlifting, did this past week. On March 5th, Camargo, one of only 14 Senior International USA Weightlifting coaches in the nation, competed at the Altamonte Open ... Read more