The 2024 CrossFit Europe Semifinal took place from May 17-19 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines. Furthermore, as one of the two competitions during the first week of the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals, it met all expectations. However, after three days of intense competition, Lazar Đukić and Laura Horvath emerged victorious.

In addition, The event featured one of the strongest rosters in the entire Semifinals stage. Moreover, with significant qualifying spots for the CrossFit Games at stake, the competition was fierce. Furthermore, the top 10 men and women, as well as the top 8 teams, earned their places at the Games.

2024 CrossFit Europe Semifinal Official Results

Men

In a thrilling showdown for the top spot in the men’s division, Lazar Đukić and Jelle Hoste emerged as the primary contenders. However, as tension mounted, the ultimate victor was determined in the final event, with Lazar securing the win. Also, his total point tally of 437 points narrowly edged out Jelle Hoste by a mere 18 points, solidifying his triumph in the competition.

1. Lazar Đukić — 437 points (Qualified)
2. Jelle Hoste — 419 points (Qualified)
3. Henrik Haapalainen — 377 points (Qualified)
4. Luka Đukić — 355 points (Qualified)
5. Harry Lightfoot — 353 points (Qualified)
6. Aniol Ekai — 344 points (Qualified)
7. Colin Bosshard — 331 points (Qualified)
8. Björgvin Karl Guđmundsson — 329 points (Qualified)
9. Victor Hoffer — 315 points (Qualified)
10. Uldis Upenieks — 306 points (Qualified)
11. Moritz Fiebig — 301 points
12. Luka Vunjak — 300 points
13. Calum Clements — 284 points
14. Michael Smith — 268 points
15. Guillaume Briant — 264 points

Women

Laura Horvath kicked off her performance with a seventh-place finish in the initial event, marking her lowest placing throughout the competition. However, she swiftly rebounded, consistently securing top-three finishes in subsequent events, ultimately clinching first place with notable ease.

Additionally, Gabriela Migala emerged as a formidable competitor, consistently challenging Laura Horvath for the top position in each event. However, despite her strong performance, a 10th-place finish in the final event of the 2024 CrossFit Europe Semifinal cost her valuable points. Nevertheless, her second-place finish was a commendable achievement.

1. Laura Horvath — 570 points (Qualified)
2. Gabriela Migala — 540 points (Qualified)
3. Emma Tall — 522 points (Qualified)
4. Karin Freyova — 504 points (Qualified)
5. Aimee Cringle — 495 points (Qualified)
6. Claudia Gluck — 447 points (Qualified)
7. Linda Keesman — 444 points (Qualified)
8. Elisa Fuliano — 438 points (Qualified)
9. Emma McQuaid — 405 points (Qualified)
10. Jacqueline Dahlstrøm — 396 points (Qualified)
11. Emelie Lundberg — 355 points
12. Jennifer Muir — 327 points
13. Andrea Solberg — 324 points
14. Ella Wilkinson — 308 points
15. Manon Angonese — 306 points

 

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Teams

Two teams from Sweden distinguished themselves at the 2024 CrossFit Europe Semifinal by achieving or surpassing a remarkable 400-point threshold. Notably, CrossFit Prestanda Kriger emerged as the more dominant force. Also, consistently securing impressive rankings, with no placement lower than 6th across all events.

• CrossFit Prestanda Kriger — 448 points (Qualified)
• CrossFit Walleye Orka — 400 points (Qualified)
• CrossFit Oslo Kriger PSL — 377 points (Qualified)
• CrossFit Oslo Kriger BLST — 376 points (Qualified)
• CrossFit Butcher’s Lab FLÆK — 368 points (Qualified)
• CrossFit Oslo Kriger Rizz — 364 points (Qualified)
• C23 CrossFit Progrm Motion — 360 points (Qualified)
• CrossFit Holistic — 342 points (Qualified)
• CrossFit Gymert — 327 points
• Blueprint CrossFit Team AOD — 321 points

Individual Division Event Recap & Highlights

Workout 1

5 rounds for time:

• 800-meter run
• 10 clean and jerks
• Time cap: 30 minutes

Women: 125-lb (56.7-kg) Men: 185-lb (83.9-kg)

Men’s Results:

1. Uldis Upenieks — 20:20.47
2. Lazar Đukić — 20:33.00
3. Luka Vunjak — 20:38.53

Women’s Results:

1. Gabriela Migala — 21:11.00
2. Aimee Cringle — 21:13.00
3. Emma Tall — 21:32.50

Workout 2

5 rounds for time:

• 100 double-unders
• 20 toes-to-bars
• 10 front squats
• Time cap: 18 minutes

Women: 155-lb (70.3-kg) Men: 225-lb (102-kg)

Men’s Results:

1. Uldis Upenieks — 11:23.18
2. Luka Vunjak — 11:25.53
3. Michal Wesolowski — 11:39.84

Women’s Results:

1. Laura Horvath — 11:24.19
2. Gabriela Migala — 11:31.51
3. Claudia Gluck — 11:40.59

Workout 3

7 rounds for time:

• 10-calorie Echo bike
• 1 legless rope climb
• 10 box jump-overs
• 1 legless rope climb
• Time cap: 16 minutes

Women: 24-inch box, 15-foot rope Men: 30-inch box, 15-foot rope

Men’s Results:

1. Jelle Hoste — 09:19.24
2. Luka Đukić — 09:23.10
3. Aniol Ekai — 09:23.45

Women’s Results:

1. Emma Tall — 10:42.57
2. Karin Freyova — 11:12.34
3. Laura Horvath — 11:22.12

Workout 4

For time:

• 400-meter row
• 96-foot handstand walk
• 600-meter row
• 120-foot handstand walk
• 800-meter row
• 72-foot handstand walk
• Time cap: 13 minutes

Men’s Results:

1. Victor Hoffer — 07:30.60
2. Jelle Hoste — 07:35.62
3. Harry Lightfoot — 07:35.90

Women’s Results:

1. Laura Horvath — 08:24.61
2. Gabriela Migala — 08:35.29
3. Andrea Solberg — 08:36.06

Workout 5

For time:

• 10 squat snatches by 2:00
• 8 squat snatches by 4:00
• 6 squat snatches by 6:00
• 4 squat snatches by 8:00
• 2 squat snatches by 11:00
• Time cap: 11 minutes

Women: 135 / 145 / 155 / 165 / 175 lb (61.2 / 65.8 / 70.3 / 74.8 / 79.4 kg) Men: 185 / 205 / 225 / 245 / 265 lb (83.9 / 93 / 102 / 111.1 / 120.2 kg)

Men’s Results:

1. Bronislaw Olenkowicz — 05:25.94
2. Kevin Jurs — 05:46.04
3. Moritz Fiebig — 05:50.66

Women’s Results:

1. Elisa Fuliano — 05:01.24
2. Laura Horvath — 05:06.04
3. Lucy McGonigle — 05:23.60

Workout 6

For time:

• 30/22-calorie Echo bike
• 15 muscle-ups
• 72-foot dumbbell walking lunge
• Time cap: 6 minutes

Women: Two 70-lb (31.8-kg) dumbbells Men: Two 100-lb (45.3-kg) dumbbells

Men’s Results:

1. Henrik Haapalainen — 02:26.28
2. Aniol Ekai — 02:23.34
3. Calum Clements — 02:35.79

Women’s Results:

1. Emma Tall — 02:48.08
2. Laura Horvath — 03:04.38
3. Karin Freyova — 03:05.37

 

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The initial phase of the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals has drawn to a close, with two weeks remaining in the competition. Moreover, five additional semifinal events are scheduled, offering more opportunities for athletes to secure qualification for the CrossFit Games. Furthermore, while several athletes have already earned their spots, many more coveted positions remain up for grabs.

 Overview

The 2024 CrossFit Europe Semifinal, held in Lyon-Décines from May 17-19, marked the start of the CrossFit Semifinals. Moreover, with intense competition, Lazar Đukić and Laura Horvath emerged as victors, securing qualification for the CrossFit Games. Finally, their performances showcased the event’s high standards and set the stage for the upcoming semifinal competitions.

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