2024 CrossFit Games

This has been the first time in a long time that I have not actively followed the CrossFit Games.  The past few years, I have been pretty excited and tried to watch some of the events in real time and the remainder as time allowed.  Part of that is not training at an affiliate.  Another part is that the events have not been particularly engaging.

Aug 08

Lake Day

For time:

3.5-mile run

800-meter swim

Aug 09

Midline Climb

For time:

50 deadlifts (155/225 lb)

3 rope climbs

30/50 ski-erg calories

3 rope climbs

50 GHD sit-ups

3 rope climbs

50 GHD sit-ups

3 rope climbs

30/50 ski-erg calories

3 rope climbs

50 deadlifts 

Firestorm

3 rounds for time of:

11/15 Echo-bike calories

11 burpees over barricade

Track and Field

For time:

1,600-meter run

Then, at the 12-minute mark:

50-yard sprint

50-yard bag carry (70/100 lb)

75-yard sprint

75-yard bag carry

100-yard sprint

Aug 10

Chad

For time:

1,000 step-ups (35/45 lb)

*Completed as 250 trips

Clean Ladder

For time:

Round 1: 3-3-2-2-1 cleans

Round 2: 2-1-1-1 cleans

Round 3: 1-1-1 cleans

Round 1: 165/175/185/195/205 lb / 255/265/275/285/295 lb   

Round 2: 205/215/225/230 lb / 295/305/315/325 lb

Round 3: 230/240/250 lb / 325/345/365 lb  

Push Pull 2.0

For time:

45 handstand push-ups

80-foot sled pull from standing (110/180 lb)

30 strict handstand push-ups

80-foot sled pull seated from the platform

15 freestanding handstand push-ups

Aug 11

Dickies Triplet

5 rounds for time: 

175-meter run

12 toes-to-bars

8 alternating dumbbell snatches (70/100 lb)

Final 2421, Final 1815

Event 9: Final 2421

For time: 

24 thrusters (65/95 lb)

24 chest-to-bar pull-ups

80-foot yoke carry (245/425 lb)

21 chest-to-bar pull-ups

21 thrusters 

Rest 2 minutes, then Event 10: Final 1815

18 thrusters (95/135 lb)

18 bar muscle-ups

80-foot yoke carry (345/525 lb)

15 bar muscle-ups

15 thrusters

I actually really like the programming.  It is a good mix of time domains.  The tests were less concerned with the 10 general physical skills of cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy.

Some form of jump rope movement, shuttle run, wall ball shots, peg board, etc. were not included.  Nor was there a max lift to jazz up the crowd.  From my perspective, it was more of an old school grit and grind weekend to see who was the toughest and who could recover fast enough to bring it day after day.

Also the death of Lazar Dukic during the opening event lake day, hung a dark cloud over the entire games.  I offer my thoughts for his family and friends.  The tragedy will hang over the CrossFit community for some time.  The investigation, cause of death, etc. are important for learning and moving forward to have a safer athletic experience, but will not assuage the sense of loss.

Congratulations to James Sprague and Tia-Clair Toomey for getting it done!