The 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 was unveiled on February 29th in California, marking the beginning of this year’s CrossFit Games season. Comprising a series of physically, mentally, and technically challenging exercises, the workout serves as a litmus test to identify standout athletes early in the season.
With over 100,000 participants, the 2024 CrossFit Open stands as one of the largest events globally, particularly within the realm of fitness and strength sports. This year’s Open comprises three workouts, with Workout 24.1 being the inaugural challenge, and the remaining two to be disclosed in the coming weeks.
The demonstration of the 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 features duels between four elite athletes. The women’s duel showcases Alex Gazan versus Alexis Raptis, while the men’s duel features Jeffrey Adler and Brent Fikowski battling it out.
2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 has been Unveiled
For participants in the 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1, the deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. PT on Monday, March 4th.
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RX’d
Complete the following for time within a 15-minute time cap:
- 21 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 21 Lateral Burpees over Dumbbell
- 21 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 21 Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
- 15 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 15 Lateral Burpees over Dumbbell
- 15 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 15 Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
- 9 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 9 Lateral Burpees over Dumbbell
- 9 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 9 Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Men: 50-pound dumbbell
Women: 35-pound dumbbell
Scaled
Complete the following for time within a 15-minute time cap:
- 21 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 21 Lateral Burpees over Dumbbell
- 21 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 21 Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
- 15 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 15 Lateral Burpees over Dumbbell
- 15 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 15 Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
- 9 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 9 Lateral Burpees over Dumbbell
- 9 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 9 Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Men: 35-pound dumbbell
Women: 20-pound dumbbell
Foundations
Complete the following for time within a 15-minute time cap:
- 21 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 21 Burpees
- 21 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 21 Burpees
- 15 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 15 Burpees
- 15 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 15 Burpees
- 9 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 1)
- 9 Burpees
- 9 Dumbbell Snatches (Arm 2)
- 9 Burpees
Men: 25-pound dumbbell
Women: 15-pound dumbbell
*The load is a suggested starting point. If you are completing all the workouts in the Foundations division, you are free to decrease or increase the load as your skill level allows.
Women’s Duel
In the women’s duel, Alex Gazan and Alexis Raptis faced off in the first part of the workout. Both athletes have competed against each other before, adding to the intensity of the matchup.
The competition initially appeared synchronized, with Gazan showing proficiency in burpees. However, Raptis demonstrated exceptional endurance, eventually edging ahead. Raptis finished the workout 15 seconds ahead of Gazan.
- Alexis Raptis: 6:36.70
- Alex Gazan: 6:51.60
The rivalry between Gazan and Raptis extends to the 2023 CrossFit Games, where Gazan finished fifth, 15 points ahead of Raptis.
Men’s Duel
In the men’s duel, Jeffrey Adler and Brent Fikowski showcased their skills. Adler, the 2023 Fittest Man on Earth, displayed remarkable consistency in his CrossFit Games appearances since 2019.
Fikowski, a seasoned CrossFit Games participant, boasts multiple podium finishes and top-five rankings. Despite Fikowski’s experience, Adler took an early lead and maintained a fast pace throughout, ultimately securing victory.
- Jeffrey Adler: 6:10.00
- Brent Fikowski: 6:39.50
View the duels and the reveal of 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Below:
Remaining CrossFit Open Workouts
- Workout 24.2:
- Reveal Ceremony on March 7th
- Submissions Due Until March 11th
- Workout 24.3:
- Reveal Ceremony on March 14th
- Submissions Due Until March 18th
Unlike the men’s and women’s duels at the Workout 24.1 presenting ceremony, the remaining two workout reveals will be demonstrated by just one duel each. However, both matchups are already attracting some excitement. Justin Medeiros will go against Colten Mertens in Workout 24.2, while Tia-Clair Toomey will take on Arielle Loewen in Workout 24.3.
Overview
The 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 was unveiled on February 29th, commencing this year’s CrossFit Games season. It features challenging exercises and draws participation from over 100,000 athletes worldwide. The workout introduces elite athletes through duels and requires submissions by March 4th. It sets the stage for subsequent challenges and anticipated matchups.
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