2025 CrossFit Games Event 3 Results: Fee Saghafi Fends Off Stacked Field to Win “Climbing Couplet”

The number 3 event of the 2025 CrossFit Games—“IE03: Climbing Couplet”—demanded pegboard ascents paired with a barbell squat clean complex. Then, it revealed which athletes could endure technical fatigue and grip-intensive transitions. Finally, it closed Day One with major shifts in the leaderboard and breakout rookie moments.

Next, Feeroozeh “Fee” Saghafi 🇺🇸 dominated the women’s field. She completed the event in 8:33.24, nearly a full minute ahead of second-place finisher Lydia Fish 🇺🇸. Now, Saghafi sits firmly in contention after showing calm control on the pegboard and barbell.

Meanwhile, Jayson Hopper 🇺🇸 silenced doubters with the fastest time on the men’s side. He hit the buzzer at 5:34.90, showing mastery of the 305-pound final clean. Earlier in the day, Dave Castro had warned that this workout could “stop athletes in their tracks.” Hopper fired back with, “I’ve done a pegboard before.”

“Dave said this was going to be the hardest workout of the week, and he said he wanted me to come in last, so I had a little extra motivation,” Hopper said post-event.

“Competing at the CrossFit Games is such a gift… the fact that I won an event [is] a gift from the Lord that is not mine,” Saghafi told reporters.

2025 CrossFit Games Event 3 Results

Lets deep dive into the Results of the 3rd event of 2025 CrossFit games.

2025 CrossFit Games Event 3 — Top 5 Women

Place	Name 🇺🇸 / 🇦🇱	Time
1	Feeroozeh Saghafi 🇺🇸	08:33.24
2	Lydia Fish 🇺🇸	09:30.58
3	Siria Meha 🇦🇱	09:41.98
4	Olivia Kerstetter 🇺🇸	09:55.15
5	Lexi Neely 🇺🇸	10:01.58

Saghafi proved that her third Games appearance is no fluke. Each round, she maintained composure, finishing with one of the day’s most technical wins. Lydia Fish, another standout, clocked in at 9:30.58, which propelled her to second overall. Rookie Siria Meha, an Albanian engineer turned CrossFit threat, stayed consistent on the pegboard and strong on the barbell. Meha continues to surprise in her debut.

Olivia Kerstetter, known for her teenage domination in past seasons, placed fourth. Though younger than many of her rivals, she moved with confidence throughout the couplet. Lexi Neely closed the top five with a time just over ten minutes. Her steady pacing kept her in the mix against more seasoned athletes. Together, these five women set a high bar on day one.

Saghafi’s win wasn’t just a personal milestone. It served as a reminder that consistency and calm under pressure win events like this. “It was a moment of gratitude and clarity,” she later reflected. “I knew I could do it, but I had to stay focused.” That mindset may keep her near the top as the Games continue.

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2025 CrossFit Games Event 3 — Top 5 Men

Place	Name 🇺🇸 / 🇷🇺	Time
1	Jayson Hopper 🇺🇸	05:34.90
2	Roman Khrennikov 🇷🇺	05:38.67
3	Harry Lightfoot 🇬🇧	05:41.48
4	Justin Medeiros 🇺🇸	05:41.58
5	Jay Crouch 🇦🇺	05:53.23

Hopper didn’t hesitate to make a statement. He blitzed through the pegboard and dominated the barbell work. His clean technique and swift transitions gave him the edge. Roman Khrennikov wasn’t far behind. He matched Hopper on the pegs but lost slight time on the heavier barbell rounds. Harry Lightfoot, the Brit making waves in Albany, took third with a composed effort throughout.

Justin Medeiros, a two-time champion, stayed close to the leaders. He finished just one-tenth of a second behind Lightfoot, showing he’s still in title contention. Jay Crouch, Australia’s top male athlete, rounded out the top five. He paced himself wisely and stayed efficient on both elements. All five athletes looked sharp, but Hopper’s raw power stood out.

After the event, Hopper addressed the media with confidence. “I’ve done a pegboard before,” he quipped. But beneath the humor was a serious competitor ready to climb the leaderboard. If he maintains this form, he’ll remain a top contender for the crown in Madison.

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Rookies Rise, Vets Hold Firm

Then came the surge of newcomers. Rookie Lydia Fish 🇺🇸 flew through the pegboard and went unbroken on the clean complex. She finished second in the event and now holds second overall on the leaderboard.

Also making waves was Albania’s Siria Meha 🇦🇱. She controlled her breathing and transitions, taking third with a time of 9:41.98. Earlier this year, Meha won the CrossFit In-Affiliate Semifinal. Now, she’s proving she belongs with the sport’s elite.

Meanwhile, Roman Khrennikov 🇷🇺, Justin Medeiros 🇺🇸, and Harry Lightfoot 🇬🇧 showed veteran consistency. All three posted sub-6:00 times, keeping them in the running for podium spots. Additionally, Jack Rozema 🇺🇸, in an earlier heat, finished in 6:09—good enough for a top-ten placement.

Moving Day Looms with Heavy Back Squats Ahead

So far, the Games have delivered high-stakes, highly skilled events. Now, the leaderboard tightens as athletes head into the second day, also known as “moving day.”

Tomorrow features four scored events. These include a test of brute leg strength: back squats. As the leaderboard reshuffles, athletes will look to gain ground—or hold the line—before the weekend heats up.

Clearly, endurance, composure, and speed are no longer enough. Athletes must now prove they’re complete across strength, skill, and strategy.

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Overview

The 2025 CrossFit Games Event 3 challenged athletes with pegboard ascents followed by heavy barbell cleans. Next, Feeroozeh “Fee” Saghafi 🇺🇸 stood above the women’s field with precise technical control and a winning time of 8:33.24. Then, Jayson Hopper 🇺🇸 dominated the men’s division with a blazing 5:34.90, showing elite power and composure. Meanwhile, strong performances from Lydia Fish, Roman Khrennikov, and Siria Meha added depth and drama. Finally, the leaderboard shifted, raising the stakes heading into Day 2.

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