2023 CrossFit Games: Highlights Of The Results and Leaderboard (Live Coverage)

In the energetic city of Madison, WI, the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games are unfolding, beginning Tuesday, August 1, and drawing to a close on Sunday, August 6. An array of athletes from the Age Group and Adaptive divisions sparked off the Games on Aug. 1, marking their conclusion on Aug. 3. The center stage is now set for the Team Division and the event’s crowd pullers — the Individual Men and Individual Women divisions. These captivating competitions are poised to commence on Aug. 3, eventually culminating in the grand crowning ceremony on Aug. 6.

The Thinning Herd: A Two-Tier Cut System at Play

This year’s games introduce a ruthless elimination format in both the Team and Individual divisions. After the punishing workout sessions of Friday, August 4, the competitive field will be trimmed to the top 30 Teams and Individual competitors. The subsequent workout challenges on Saturday further narrow the contesting field to the elite 20 Teams, the top 20 Individual Men, and the finest 20 Individual Women, all vying for the coveted title.

The Veterans’ Quest: Medeiros Eyes a Treble, Toomey Steps Aside

The Men’s division brims with anticipation as Justin Medeiros, the two-time champion, sets his sights on joining the exclusive club of three-time Men’s winners. In a striking contrast, the Women’s division anticipates the rise of a new star. For the first time in six years, a fresh champion will ascend the throne, filling the void left by Tia-Clair Toomey. Toomey, the most triumphant athlete in the sport’s history, has chosen to step away from the 2023 competitive season to embark on a personal journey of parenthood. This break in her reign opens the door for a new champion, heralding a dynamic shift in the Women’s division.

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2023 CrossFit Games Leaderboard

Men

Roman Khrennikov — 279 points
Jay Crouch — 258 points
Spencer Panchik — 225 points
Moritz Fiebig — 216 points
Samuel Cournoyer — 204 points
Brent Fikowski — 201 points
Bjornvin Karl Gudmundsson — 164 points
Dallin Pepper — 143 points
James Sprague — 143 points
Jonne Koski — 128 points
Jeffrey Adler — 127 points
Patrick Vellner — 111 points
Will Moorad — 111 points
Chandler Smith — 110 points
Lazar Dukic — 107 points
Jelle Hoste — 105 points
Uldis Upenieks — 104 points
Bayley Martin — 98 points
Luke Parker — 92 points
Jayson Hopper — 84 points
Michal Weslowski — 83 points
Noah Ohlsen — 83 points
Cole Sager — 83 points
Alex Vigneault — 83 points
Colten Mertens — 71 points
Kaylan Souza — 69 points
Bronislaw Olenkowicz — 69 points
Fabian Beneito — 68 points
David Shorunke — 67 points
Ant Haynes — 58 points
Kaique Cerveny — 52 points
Samuel Kwant — 50 points
Henrik Haapalainen — 48 points
Jack Farlow — 32 points
Nick Mathew — 32 points
Justin Medeiros — 28 points
Arthur Semenov — 26 points
Cole Greashaber — 26 points
Jake Douglas — 6 points
Jason Smith — 0 points

Women

Alexis Raptis — 270 points
Emily Rolfe — 246 points
Arielle Loewen — 225 points
Emma Lawson — 222 points
Annie Thorisdottir — 216 points
Bethany Flores — 204 points
Laura Horvath — 202 points
Paige Powers — 198 points
Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir — 188 points
Jamie Simmonds — 183 points
Danielle Brandon — 180 points
Alex Gazan — 180 points
Emma Tall — 175 points
Baylee Rayl — 174 points
Christine Kolenbrander — 166 points
Gabriela Migala — 166 points
Olivia Kerstetter — 158 points
Elisa Fuliano — 157 points
Shelby Neal — 157 points
Sydney Wells — 144 points
Emma Cary — 143 points
Matilde Garnes — 129 points
Manon Angonese — 123 points
Karin Freyova — 120 points
Amanda Barnhart — 102 points
Ellie Turner — 99 points
Paige Semenza — 98 points
Rebecka Vitesson — 94 points
Seher Kaya — 87 points
Feeroozeh Saghafi — 86 points
Emma McQuaid — 84 points
Caroline Stanley — 81 points
Abigail Domit — 68 points
Alexia Williams — 60 points
Michelle Basnett — 57 points
Emily De Rooy — 50 points
Kelly Baker — 50 points
Ella Wunger — 49 points
Shahad Budebs — 48 points
Victoria Campos — 28 points

2023 CrossFit Games Events

Day One — Ride
Day One — Pig Chipper
Day One — Inverted Medley

Day 1

Ride

Day One Unleashes Tri-Test for Individual Athletes at the 2023 CrossFit Games

The Gauntlet Thrown: Day One Unveils a Triple Challenge The first day of Individual competition is poised to be an intense ordeal, challenging athletes with three separate events spaced throughout the day. The depth of the field ensures that both Men and Women athletes will vie for supremacy in multiple heats, each contending within their own respective divisions.

A deceptive Simplicity: The ‘Ride’ Challenge

The inaugural event may seem straightforward on the surface, but it’s far from a breeze. Athletes face a grueling 40-minute ordeal where they are tasked with completing as many 2,400-meter laps as possible. Their chosen steed for this race? A Trek Bikes Marlin 8 mountain bike. To add to the complexity, each lap also necessitates an 80-meter run as athletes must manually transport their bikes through one section of the race course. What appears simple on paper quickly escalates into a true test of endurance, strategy, and will.

Men

Ant Haynes — 7 laps
Arthur Semenov — 7 laps
Jeffrey Adler — 7 laps
Jay Crouch — 7 laps
Roman Khrennikov — 7 laps
Jelle Hoste — 7 laps
Moritz Fiebig — 7 laps
Dallin Pepper — 7 laps
James Sprague — 7 laps
Brent Fikowski — 7 laps

Women

Emma Lawson — 7 laps
Emily Rolfe — 7 laps
Emma Tall — 7 laps
Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir — 7 laps
Alexis Raptis — 7 laps
Bethany Flores — 7 laps
Gabriela Migala — 7 laps
Jamie Simmonds — 7 laps
Laura Horvath — 7 laps
Karin Freyova — 7 laps

Pig Chipper

A Test of Strength and Resolve The competition turns to an intimidating challenge – manhandling the ‘Pig.’ This colossal implement, stretching to nearly eight feet in height, about three feet in width, and standing 20 inches tall, tips the scales at a massive 254 kilograms (560 pounds). Its daunting dimensions are sure to test the strength and determination of even the most seasoned competitors. As part of a grueling chipper-style workout, athletes will be required to complete a set task as quickly as possible, battling both the clock and the formidable ‘Pig.’ This is truly a test of physical prowess, strategic planning, and sheer grit.

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

Note on ‘Chipper’

The Sequential Challenge A “chipper” workout is unique in its structure, demanding a strategic and disciplined approach. The key rule? All repetitions of one exercise must be completed before the athlete can progress to the subsequent exercise. This strict sequence not only tests the athletes’ fitness but also their capacity to strategize and adapt, adding another layer of challenge to the 2023 CrossFit Games.

Men

Roman Khrennikov — 14:28.77
Lazar Dukic — 14:44.74
Brent Fikowski — 15:04.80
Spencer Panchik — 15:20.83
Moritz Fiebig — 15:25.18
Patrick Vellner — 15:36.50
Samuel Cournoyer — 15:47.53
Will Moorad — 16:00.90
Bjornvin Karl Gudmundsson — 16:12.76
Jay Crouch — 16:17.00

Women

Laura Horvath — 13:50.40
Arielle Loewen — 14:43.54
Alexis Raptis — 15:14.94
Emma Cary — 15:38.84
Olivia Kerstetter — 15:49.36
Alex Gazan — 16:13.39
Christine Kolenbrander — 16:18.58
Annie Thorisdottir — 16:20.26
Baylee Rayl — 16:27.08
Emma Tall — 16:32.72

Inverted Medley

A Symphony of Strength, Stability, and Skill In a striking shift from the previous events, the focus now turns to the ‘Inverted Medley.’ This handstand-centric event will put competitors’ upper body strength, overall body stability, and gymnastic prowess under the microscope. With a stringent time cap of seven minutes, athletes will race against the clock, transforming the arena into a dynamic spectacle of athletic endurance, agility, and balance.

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

Men

Cole Greashaber — 3:47.89
Justin Medeiros — 4:03.63
Bayley Martin — 4:25.68
Jay Crouch — 4:27.72
Roman Khrennikov — 4:40.23
Patrick Vellner — 4:48.38
Chandler Smith — 4:50.28
Nick Mathew — 4:51.69
Samuel Cournoyer — 4:57.40
Henrik Haapalainen — 5:12.34

Women

Danielle Brandon — 3:12.75
Elisa Fuliano — 3:46.89
Paige Powers — 3:56.62
Shelby Neal — 3:57.57
Alexis Raptis — 4:13.51
Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir — 4:17.56
Emily Rolfe — 4:23.30
Sydney Wells — 4:33.67
Baylee Rayl — 4:45.39
Matilde Garnes — 4:51.37

The Spectacle Continues: How to Stay Connected with the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games

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Tuning in to the Games: Your Guide to Virtual Attendance

Should you find yourself away from the energetic atmosphere of the Games in Madison, WI, worry not. The 2023 CrossFit Games can be followed via multiple platforms. Choose from the CrossFit app, the official CrossFit website (Games.CrossFit.com), YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch. In a delightful return to tradition, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+ are also covering the Games, a first since 2016.

The March Towards Glory: Age Group Athletes in Action

As the Games progress, the Age Group athletes will persist in their quest for victory, their skills on full display until champions are crowned across categories. Rest assured that Colosseum Strength will continue to bring the thrills and spills of Madison right to your screens. Make sure to check back regularly for official results and the latest leaderboard standings. Stay tuned for more heart-stopping action from the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games.