The 2026 CrossFit Open ran from February 26 to March 16, spanning three weeks of intense workouts. Consequently, athletes had to submit their scores and videos online, as the Open remained a fully virtual competition. Moreover, each week featured a unique workout, testing a combination of strength, endurance, and skill that separated the best from the rest.
Next, participants from around the world flocked to the Open. Therefore, hundreds of thousands of athletes competed, hoping to make it to the next stage of the season. In addition, this global field ensured fierce competition and unpredictable results in each workout, emphasizing consistency over raw talent.
Then, the leaderboard gradually started taking shape. As a result, small margins in each workout mattered greatly, because the Open’s points system favored the lowest cumulative placement. Furthermore, athletes had to manage energy, pacing, and recovery over three consecutive weeks to remain in contention.
Finally, two athletes emerged as dominant figures by the end of the Open. Accordingly, Colten Mertens claimed the overall men’s victory with remarkable consistency. Similarly, Lucy Campbell took the top spot in the women’s division after a tight contest with Mirjam von Rohr, demonstrating strategy and resilience.
2026 CrossFit Open Results
Colten Mertens started the Open strongly with a third-place finish in Workout 26.1. Consequently, he positioned himself near the top of the leaderboard from the beginning. In addition, his early performance signaled that he was prepared to defend his 2025 title successfully.
Next, Mertens followed up with a second-place finish in 26.2, demonstrating remarkable endurance and mental focus. Therefore, he accumulated minimal points while his competitors began to fluctuate in performance. Moreover, his ability to consistently place in the top tier across different workout formats highlighted his versatility as an athlete.
Then, in the final week, Mertens clinched the top spot in Workout 26.3. Consequently, this gave him the lowest overall points total—just nine—solidifying his dominance. Furthermore, this performance reinforced his reputation as one of the most consistent and strategic athletes in the CrossFit community. Now, Mertens heads into the Quarterfinals with clear momentum and confidence.
Lucy Campbell edges competition after a close battle with Mirjam von Rohr
Lucy Campbell began her Open campaign with a strong second-place finish in Workout 26.1. Consequently, she stayed within striking distance of Mirjam von Rohr, who won that opening workout. In addition, this early result demonstrated Campbell’s readiness to challenge for the top position despite past injuries.
Next, Campbell faced challenges in the second week, finishing fourth in Workout 26.2. However, this placement was enough to propel her into the overall lead, showing her ability to maintain consistency across multiple workouts. Moreover, her tactical approach, balancing effort with endurance, allowed her to hold off competitors who were close in points.
Then, in the final workout, Campbell placed 10th in 26.3. Nevertheless, she retained the overall victory by a narrow margin, accumulating 16 total points. Therefore, this triumph marked a significant step in her journey toward the CrossFit Games and cemented her status as a leading contender. In addition, her comeback from a 2023 wrist injury highlights her resilience and dedication to the sport.
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🏆 Men’s Division Top 10 – 2026 CrossFit Open
| Place | Athlete | Points | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colten Mertens | 9 | 🥇 |
| 2 | Peter Ellis | 20 | 🥈 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Adler | 26 | 🥉 |
| 4 | Jonne Koski | 36 | — |
| 5 | Nika Maisuradze | 37 | — |
| 6 | James Sprague | 40 | — |
| 7 | Harry Lightfoot | 43 | — |
| 8 | Jay Crouch | 66 | — |
| 9 | Enrico Zenoni | 86 | — |
| 10 | Saxon Panchik | 96 | — |
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🏆 Women’s Division Top 10 – 2026 CrossFit Open
| Place | Athlete | Points | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucy Campbell | 16 | 🥇 |
| 2 | Mirjam von Rohr | 18 | 🥈 |
| 3 | Leah Støren | 48 | 🥉 |
| 4 | Emma Lawson | 51 | — |
| 5 | Morgane Thyssens | 64 | — |
| 6 | Vår Thurmann-Moe | 85 | — |
| 7 | Claudia Gluck | 89 | — |
| 8 | Carolyne Prevost | 93 | — |
| 9 | Tayla Howe | 104 | — |
| 10 | Rebecca Fuselier | 114 | — |
📊 Men’s Scorecard – 2026 CrossFit Open
| Athlete | 26.1 | 26.2 | 26.3 | Total Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colten Mertens | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Peter Ellis | 7 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 2 |
| Jeffrey Adler | 9 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 3 |
| Jonne Koski | 12 | 10 | 14 | 36 | 4 |
| Nika Maisuradze | 11 | 12 | 14 | 37 | 5 |
| James Sprague | 13 | 15 | 12 | 40 | 6 |
| Harry Lightfoot | 15 | 16 | 12 | 43 | 7 |
| Jay Crouch | 20 | 23 | 23 | 66 | 8 |
| Enrico Zenoni | 28 | 30 | 28 | 86 | 9 |
| Saxon Panchik | 30 | 33 | 33 | 96 | 10 |
📊 Women’s Scorecard – 2026 CrossFit Open
| Athlete | 26.1 | 26.2 | 26.3 | Total Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Campbell | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 1 |
| Mirjam von Rohr | 1 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 2 |
| Leah Støren | 5 | 20 | 23 | 48 | 3 |
| Emma Lawson | 6 | 20 | 25 | 51 | 4 |
| Morgane Thyssens | 12 | 24 | 28 | 64 | 5 |
| Vår Thurmann-Moe | 18 | 30 | 37 | 85 | 6 |
| Claudia Gluck | 20 | 30 | 39 | 89 | 7 |
| Carolyne Prevost | 22 | 30 | 41 | 93 | 8 |
| Tayla Howe | 30 | 36 | 38 | 104 | 9 |
| Rebecca Fuselier | 32 | 38 | 44 | 114 | 10 |
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Overview
Overall, the 2026 CrossFit Open clearly established Colten Mertens and Lucy Campbell as the early favorites for the season. Consequently, Mertens demonstrated exceptional consistency across three very different workouts, successfully defending his 2025 title while showcasing his endurance, strength, and strategic pacing. Similarly, Campbell overcame stiff competition from Mirjam von Rohr, balancing effort and recovery to clinch the women’s overall win, even after a challenging final workout. Moreover, both athletes now advance to the Quarterfinals with momentum, confidence, and the advantage of experience from previous Games. As a result, attention now shifts to the next stage, where the top 25% of Open performers will battle again in the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals from March 26–30. This sets the tone for what promises to be an intense season, filled with emerging stars, rivalries, and elite-level performances leading toward the CrossFit Games.
Featured Image – 2026 CrossFit Open Results – Credit: @CrossFitgames (Instagram)
