2023 CrossFit Games: Highlights of The Day 1 Results (LIVE COVERAGE)

The first day of Individual competition at the 2023 CrossFit Games has wrapped up, and Alexis Raptis and Roman Khrennikov have emerged as frontrunners in the Women’s and Men’s divisions respectively. With three days still left in this section of the competition, Raptis and Khrennikov have set a formidable pace. For the Women, Emily Rolfe is hot on Raptis’ heels in second place, closely followed by Arielle Loewen in third. In the Men’s division, Jay Crouch occupies the second spot, with Spencer Panchik nipping at his heels in third place.

The 2023 CrossFit Games Individual Leaderboard Comes Alive

The athletes’ day kicked off at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time in Madison, WI, under fair weather conditions. In contrast to last year’s Games, which saw major weather disruptions impacting the event schedule, 2023 has seen a smoother run. Unlike the 2022 Games, which included plans for a rest day, the 2023 edition will see the surviving Individual athletes compete on all four consecutive days, culminating in the Finals on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

After Day One: The Top 10 Standings

As the dust settles on the first day of the 2023 CrossFit Games, here are the top-10 standings for the Individual Women and Men:

Women

Alexis Raptis (United States) — 270 points | Leader
Emily Rolfe (Canada) — 246 points
Arielle Loewen (United States) — 225 points
Emma Lawson (Canada) — 222 points
Annie Thorisdottir (Iceland) — 216 points
Bethany Flores (United States) — 204 points
Laura Horvath (Hungary) — 202 points
Paige Powers (United States) — 198 points
Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir (United States)— 188 points
Jamie Simmonds (New Zealand) — 183 points

Men

Roman Khrennikov (United States) — 279 points | Leader
Jay Crouch (Australia) — 258 points
Spencer Panchik (United States) — 225 points
Moritz Fiebig (Germany) — 216 points
Samuel Cournoyer (Canada) — 204 points
Brent Fikowski (Canada) — 201 points
Bjornvin Karl Gudmundsson (Iceland) — 164 points
Dallin Pepper (United States) — 143 points
James Sprague (United States) — 143 points
Jonne Koski (Finland) — 128 points

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Event 1: ‘Ride’ Results — A Pioneering Feat by Emma Lawson and Ant Haynes

Day One Shocker: The ‘Ride’ Event

The ‘Ride’ workout challenged athletes to complete as many 2,400-meter laps as possible within a 40-minute timeframe, riding a Trek Bikes Marlin 8 Mountain Bike. Additionally, each lap demanded an 80-meter run, as athletes had to manually return their bikes to a designated spot to resume riding.

Stars of the Show: Emma Lawson and Ant Haynes

Undoubtedly, the standout performance of the ‘Ride’ event came from Emma Lawson, who raced ahead in the Women’s division, completing seven laps and claiming her first-ever Games event victory. Lawson, who earned the title of 2022 CrossFit Rookie of the Year, seems to be capitalizing on her impressive debut. In the Men’s division, Ant Haynes eclipsed his competition by also completing seven laps. Despite this, the current overall leaders, Khrennikov and Crouch, weren’t far behind, securing the fourth and fifth positions respectively. After the inaugural day, Haynes sits in the 30th place overall.

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Women’s Division: The Top Five Finishers

As the dust settled on the ‘Ride’ event, here are the top five performers in the Women’s division:

Women

Emma Lawson — 7 laps
Emily Rolfe — 7 laps
Emma Tall — 7 laps
Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir — 7 laps
Alexis Raptis — 7 laps

Men

Ant Haynes — 7 laps
Arthur Semenov — 7 laps
Jeffrey Adler — 7 laps
Jay Crouch — 7 laps
Roman Khrennikov — 7 laps

Event 2: ‘Pig Chipper’ Results — Dominant Displays by Khrennikov and Horvath

The Grind of ‘Pig Chipper’

The ‘Pig Chipper’ workout truly tested the mettle of the athletes, tasking them to maneuver a hefty “pig” weighing 254 kilograms (560 pounds) while simultaneously tackling other exercises in chipper style. To reiterate, a chipper workout necessitates the completion of all repetitions of one exercise before progressing to the next. The sequence for this event was:

10 pig flips
25 chest-to-bar pull-ups
50 toes-to-bar
100 wall ball shots
50 toes-to-bar
25 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 pig flips

Outstanding Performers: Khrennikov and Horvath

This event saw Roman Khrennikov begin to pull away from his competitors, finishing the ‘Pig Chipper’ in an impressive time of 14:28.77. This put him almost 16 seconds ahead of the runner-up, Lazar Dukic. In the Women’s division, Laura Horvath outshone her rivals with an even more commanding performance, clocking in at 13:50.40 – over a minute faster than any other competitor. These performances further intensified the competitive spirit at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games.

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Event 3: ‘Inverted Medley’ Results — Unrivaled Performances by Brandon and Greashaber

The Challenge of ‘Inverted Medley’

The closing event of Day 1 at the 2023 CrossFit Games, aptly named the ‘Inverted Medley,’ demanded a high level of handstand proficiency from the athletes. With a seven-minute time cap, athletes were tasked with completing the following sequence for time:

30-foot unbroken handstand walk over the ramp
8 free-standing handstand push-ups
Unbroken obstacle steps to a 180-degree pirouette
16 pull-overs
360-degree pirouette to an unbroken step obstacle
8 free-standing handstand push-ups
30-foot unbroken handstand walk over the ramp

Top Performers: Brandon and Greashaber

In the Women’s division, Danielle Brandon emerged as the fastest competitor, completing the challenging sequence in an impressive time of 3:12.75. In the Men’s field, Cole Greashaber took the top spot with a time of 3:47.89. However, the event also highlighted a noteworthy narrative involving two-time reigning champion Justin Medeiros, who finished as the runner-up. After the first day of competition, Medeiros found himself sitting in an uncharacteristic 22nd place overall. The commentary team noted that he had fallen during the ‘Ride’ event, but the precise implications of this incident remain unclear. While it’s too early to forecast a new champion, Medeiros’ reign appears to be under threat after a challenging first day.

Day 2 Beckons: Sled Pushes, Rope Climbs, and SkiErg Challenges Await Athletes at the 2023 CrossFit Games

A New Day, New Challenges

The 2023 CrossFit Games press on into Day 2 on Friday, August 4, 2023. The schedule calls for a two-workout agenda: ‘The Alpaca Redux’ and ‘The Ski Bag.’ Athletes who excel in pushing sleds, mastering legless rope climbs, and operating the SkiErg machine are undoubtedly looking forward to the challenges that Madison has in store.

With three days still remaining in CrossFit’s premier contest, the competition is wide open, and unpredictable outcomes are the order of the day. The Individual fields, in particular, are brimming with potential, awaiting a weekend of tumultuous events. As chaos begins to permeate the Games, athletes and spectators alike are in for an exhilarating ride.