2025 CrossFit Games Event 2 Results: Ricky Garard Edges Out Justin Medeiros by Tenths of a Second

Just 0.35 seconds separated Australia’s Ricky Garard 🇦🇺 and two-time champion Justin Medeiros 🇺🇸 in the 2025 CrossFit Games Event 2 results. First, athletes battled through 20 wall walks under tight time pressure. Then came heavy dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, followed by double-under crossovers and a final stretch of toes-to-bar. Finally, Garard surged ahead in the closing reps, sealing the win at 6:06.46—just ahead of Medeiros at 6:06.81.

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First, Garard came out fast and maintained a blistering pace throughout. He cycled through the dumbbell work and double-under crossovers with visible urgency, holding off Jay Crouch, Dallin Pepper, and Jayson Hopper. In fact, Hopper led the first half of the workout before fading, opening the door for Garard and Crouch.

Then, Garard shared his insight post-event. “The first set of dumbbells is the hardest one. But I was happy to get the 10 out. Once I did that, I knew I was on it. Let’s go,” he said. Meanwhile, Medeiros recovered from a slow start—he stumbled on his first double-under set—but regained his rhythm during the toes-to-bar. He surged forward with intensity, nearly catching Garard despite being in an earlier heat.

2025 CrossFit Games Event 2 Results

The men’s competition is shaping up to be a tight battle. With Day 1 concluding, every second is proving vital. As Sunday approaches, podium hopefuls like Garard and Medeiros are working to avoid costly mistakes and build momentum.

On the women’s side, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Danielle Brandon delivered a fierce showdown. Brandon led early, quickly finishing the wall walks and picking up the dumbbell first. However, Toomey-Orr stayed close and executed unbroken toes-to-bar to edge ahead by five seconds.

Next, Toomey-Orr held her lead during the final dumbbell shoulder-to-overhead reps. Brandon stayed within striking distance, but couldn’t close the gap. Aimee Cringle, the 2024 rookie from the Isle of Man, impressed by finishing in third—just 10 seconds behind Brandon.

Then, Toomey-Orr spoke about her preparation and mindset. “We train, when we decide to come to the CrossFit Games, knowing what we’re signing up for, and my team has definitely helped me leave no stones up tonight,” she said after the event. This performance reasserts her dominance as the seven-time champion.

Lastly, the race is wide open. While veterans shined again, emerging athletes are beginning to threaten. As unknown events loom ahead, the leaderboard remains volatile.

2025 CrossFit Games Event 2 Results — Top 5 Men

Place	Name	Time
🥇 1	🇦🇺 Ricky Garard	06:06.46
🥈 2	🇺🇸 Justin Medeiros	06:06.81
🥉 3	🇦🇺 Jay Crouch	06:15.59
4	🇺🇸 Jayson Hopper	06:33.43
5	🇬🇧 Harry Lightfoot	06:44.56

Garard’s aggressive start was key to holding off elite veterans and fast finishers. His high cycle rate and grip endurance paid off. Meanwhile, Medeiros’ heat placement nearly cost him the win, but he proved consistency under pressure.

Then, Crouch continued to display sharp improvement. The young Australian placed a strong third, establishing himself as a podium threat this year. Notably, Hopper and Lightfoot rounded out the top five, both fading slightly but maintaining crucial leaderboard positions.

Finally, with two events down, the men’s division is tighter than ever. Garard’s narrow victory has added tension to the standings. Medeiros and others will be looking to rebound quickly and aggressively in Event 3.

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2025 CrossFit Games Event 2 Results — Top 5 Women

Place	Name	Time
🥇 1	🇦🇺 Tia-Clair Toomey	06:23.98
🥈 2	🇺🇸 Danielle Brandon	06:28.63
🥉 3	🇮🇲 Aimee Cringle	06:38.19
4	🇮🇪 Lucy McGonigle	07:00.19
5	🇺🇸 Lydia Fish	07:06.76

Toomey-Orr returned to form with another commanding win. Her unbroken toes-to-bar and composure under fatigue proved decisive. Brandon gave her a strong challenge, showing aggressive pace early in the workout.

Then, Aimee Cringle showed she’s not a one-season wonder. Her consistent pacing and execution earned her a top-three finish. McGonigle and Fish rounded out the top five, both displaying solid performances that could gain ground in future events.

Finally, this result reinforces the strength at the top of the women’s field. However, new names like Cringle are beginning to disrupt expectations. As workouts shift from skill to strength, positions may continue to shift.

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Overview

The 2025 CrossFit Games Event 2 delivered one of the closest finishes of the weekend. First, athletes tackled “All Crossed Up,” a fast chipper with wall walks, shoulder-to-overheads, crossovers, and toes-to-bar. Then, Ricky Garard 🇦🇺 narrowly edged out Justin Medeiros 🇺🇸 by just 0.35 seconds. Next, Arielle Loewen 🇺🇸 dominated the women’s field with a time of 6:32.56. After that, the leaderboard saw major shifts as fatigue set in. Clearly, the event rewarded explosive pacing and flawless transitions. Now, all eyes turn to Event 3 for more movement in the standings.

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