The 2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal spanned four intense days at Brisbane’s Pat Rafter Arena. Athletes fiercely vied for CrossFit Games qualification. However, exceptional displays of strength, endurance, and skill marked the competition.
Additionally, competitors from Oceania converged, aiming to secure spots in the ultimate fitness test. Moreover, electric atmosphere, enthusiastic crowds, and iconic venue set the stage. Lastly, Ricky Garard and Grace Walton emerged as standout performers.
Furthermore, Garard showcased prowess, returning to peak form after significant challenges. Also, equally impressive, Walton solidified her top position in the women’s division. Moreover, the Oceania Semifinal expanded qualifying spots for the CrossFit Games.
However, Top four men, women, and three teams earned global stage opportunities. Moreover, it reflects Oceania’s growing talent and contribution to CrossFit. Furthermore, expanded roster means more opportunities for athletes to shine.
In addition, advancing to the Games represents years of hard work. Oceania’s rising prominence in CrossFit is evident. Furthermore, triumphant athletes anticipate representing Oceania at the Games.
Lastly, the excitement now shifts towards the global stage showdown. Athletes prepare to test their limits once again.
2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal Official Results
Men
Ricky Garard, a prominent CrossFit figure from Oceania, faced a doping scandal. However, despite this setback, he’s reclaimed his top position. Moreover, at the 2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal, Garard clinched the gold medal.
Additionally, he faced stiff competition from Bayley Martin and Jay Crouch, also known on the international scene.
- Ricky Garard — 579 points (Qualified)
- Bayley Martin — 567 points (Qualified)
- Jay Crouch — 552 points (Qualified)
- Peter Ellis — 477 points (Qualified)
- Luke De Jonge — 432 points
- Isaac Newman — 400 points
- Dante Karangaroa — 399 points
- Ben Fowler — 375 points
- Jack Monaghan — 371 points
- Zane Shellabear-Healey — 363 points
- Stephen Mischewski — 341 points
- William Kearney — 333 points
- Jake Douglas — 319 points
- Conor McEleny — 319 points
- Toby Crouch — 318 points
Women
Grace Walton emerged victorious in the women’s division, edging out Madeline Sturt in a tight battle. However, despite consistent past results, this marks Walton’s breakout to the main scene. Also, she secured her first-ever CrossFit Games qualification.
Moreover, at the 2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal, Walton triumphed in just one event. However, her unwavering consistency across all events ensured minimal point loss. Also, even her lowest placing, sixth in the final workout, didn’t hinder her success.
- Grace Walton — 570 points (Qualified)
- Madeline Sturt — 558 points (Qualified)
- Daisy McDonald — 504 points (Qualified)
- Georgia Pryer — 495 points (Qualified)
- Danielle Ford — 471 points
- Madeline Shelling — 415 points
- Katelin Van Zyl — 411 points
- Gemma Hauch — 392 points
- Julia Hannaford — 390 points
- Ella Price — 375 points
- Simone Arthur — 374 points
- Briony Challis — 373 points
- Alys Scott — 343 points
- Alethea Boon — 318 points
- Emily Clements — 305 points
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Teams
The Teams division at the 2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal had an intense finish. Moreover, ‘Raw Iron CrossFit Mayhem Thunder’ clinched first place by a mere four-point margin. Meanwhile, ‘CrossFit Torian Mayhem’ settled for second.
- Raw Iron CrossFit Mayhem Thunder — 480 points (Qualified)
- CrossFit Torian Mayhem — 476 points (Qualified)
- CrossFit EXF — 460 points (Qualified)
- CrossFit Chocolate Box Starr Strength — 424 points
- CrossFit Torian Grit — 420 points
- CrossFit Awaside 64 Army — 408 points
- Tribe Northern Beaches CrossFit Black — 353 points
- CrossFit Kia Maia CFKM — 274 points
- Fitness Alley CrossFit — 266 points
- CrossFit EXF 2 — 256 points
Individual Division Event Recap & Highlights
Workout One
5 rounds for time:
- 800-meter run
- 10 clean and jerks
- Time cap: 30 minutes
Weights:
- Women: 125-lb (56.7-kg)
- Men: 185-lb (83.9-kg)
Men’s Results:
- Ricky Garard — 22:27.38
- Jay Crouch — 23:47.61
- Bayley Martin — 24:16.48
Women’s Results:
- Madeline Sturt — 24:25.94
- Michelle Hayes — 24:40.71
- Grace Walton — 24:59.66
Workout Two
5 rounds for time:
- 100 double-unders
- 20 toes-to-bars
- 10 front squats
- Time cap: 18 minutes
Weights:
- Women: 155-lb (70.3-kg)
- Men: 225-lb (102-kg)
Men’s Results:
- Jay Crouch — 11:22.64
- Bayley Martin — 11:48.58
- Peter Ellis — 12:12.78
Women’s Results:
- Madeline Sturt — 11:41.53
- Grace Walton — 12:42.57
- Daisy McDonald — 13:38.41
Workout Three
7 rounds for time:
- 10-calorie Echo bike
- 1 legless rope climb
- 10 box jump-overs
- 1 legless rope climb
- Time cap: 16 minutes
Equipment:
- Women: 24-inch box, 15-foot rope
- Men: 30-inch box, 15-foot rope
Men’s Results:
- Bayley Martin — 09:11.05
- Ricky Garard — 09:14.82
- Jack Monaghan — 09:28.21
Women’s Results:
- Madeline Sturt — 12:01.93
- Grace Walton — 12:18.20
- Georgia Pryer — 12:43.33
Workout Four
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:
- Jay Crouch — 07:32.16
- Ricky Garard — 07:36.36
- Bayley Martin — 07:36.73
Women’s Results:
- Grace Walton — 08:34.70
- Daisy McDonald — 08:45.80
- Madeline Sturt — 09:04.32
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Workout Five
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
Weights:
- 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:
- Jake Douglas — 05:38.10
- Riley Martin — 06:08.63
- Ricky Garard — 06:29.17
Women’s Results:
- Julia Hannaford — 06:24.74
- Grace Walton — 06:57.14
- Alys Scott — 07:33.78
Workout Six
For time:
- 30/22-calorie Echo bike
- 15 muscle-ups
- 72-foot dumbbell walking lunge
- Time cap: 6 minutes
Weights:
- Women: Two 70-lb (31.8-kg) dumbbells
- Men: Two 100-lb (45.3-kg) dumbbells
Men’s Results:
- Ricky Garard — 02:38.76
- Jake Douglas — 02:40.28
- Bayley Martin — 02:45.90
Women’s Results:
- Madeline Sturt — 03:26.30
- Georgia Pryer — 03:47.29
- Madeline Shelling — 04:17.15
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With just one week left until the conclusion of the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals, excitement is palpable. However, three competitions remain, with numerous qualifying spots still up for grabs. Moreover, the roster for the Games is already impressive, heightening anticipation for the main event.
As the dust settled on the Pat Rafter Arena, the triumphant athletes prepared for the next phase of their journey. Furthermore, with their spots in the CrossFit Games secured, Ricky Garard, Grace Walton, and their fellow qualifiers anticipate representing Oceania on the sport’s most prestigious stage. Moreover, the excitement and anticipation now shift towards the Games, where these athletes will once again test their limits against the best in the world.
Overview
The 2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal at Brisbane’s Pat Rafter Arena featured intense competition for CrossFit Games qualification. Lastly, Ricky Garard and Grace Walton emerged as top performers. Also, the event expanded qualifying spots, reflecting Oceania’s growing talent. Moreover, athletes anticipate representing the region at the Games.
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