Austin Hatfield pulled off a surprise victory over Open champion Colten Mertens, and Fee Saghafi owned the women’s division with steady performances across the board – her win in Event 3 sealed her victory. Athletes demonstrated their prowess through a variety of challenges, from bar muscle-ups to calorie bike sprints. Each event tested their strength … Read more
Day 1 of the Mayhem Classic results delivered fierce competition. Athletes pushed their limits to secure two qualification spots in a ruthless environment. The gym’s extreme humidity added another layer of challenge to the time-capped events. Some surprising twists unfolded, and the first day’s outcomes proved that adapting to conditions and smart planning were vital … Read more
The Mayhem Classic 2025, set for April 5–6 at CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, Tennessee, features a roster of elite athletes competing for coveted spots at the 2025 CrossFit Games. While comprehensive height data for all participants is not readily available, we have gathered the heights of several athletes from various sources: Men’s Division: Roman Khrennikov … Read more
Hosted by Rich Froning and the Mayhem Athlete team, Mayhem Classic returns for the first time since 2020 and now serves as one of the official CrossFit Semifinal events. The stakes are high at this year’s Classic, with a total of four tickets to the CrossFit Games up for grabs – two for men and two … Read more
The clock shows twenty minutes. Athletes must complete five wall walks, two 50-calorie rows, and 75 barbell repetitions in Workout 25.3 – the final test of this year’s CrossFit Open. Elite athletes should finish this tough chipper between 12-15 minutes. The workout combines wall walks, rowing endurance, and progressive barbell work. Athletes must perform deadlifts … Read more
The CrossFit Open workout 25.2 turned out to be a real challenge. Only 12% of women and 21% of men could finish the Rx’d version before time ran out. Elite athletes showed amazing skill in this workout that tested pull-ups, double-unders, thrusters, and bar muscle-ups. Colten Mertens crushed the men’s division with a blazing time of 4:01. … Read more
The final workout of the 2025 CrossFit Open, Workout 25.3, will be announced on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). The live announcement will take place at CrossFit Spur in Glenmont, New York, and will be streamed on the CrossFit Games website, the CrossFit Games app, and the CrossFit Games YouTube … Read more
Leading up to the official announcement, hints, rumors, and alleged leaks were circulating, with many speculating on the possible workout format. One of the most prominent predictions suggested a mix of rowing, deadlifts, and wall walks. The rumored version included a 50-calorie row, followed by 25 deadlifts at 225 pounds for men and 155 pounds … Read more
The Mayhem Classic lineup is shifting as four top athletes have withdrawn from the competition. Emma Lawson won’t be chasing her fourth straight CrossFit Games appearance due to an ongoing back injury. The first in-person qualifying event of the 2025 CrossFit Games season will take place at CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, Tennessee, on April 5-6. … Read more
CrossFit’s Open Workout 25.3 had a three-way battle between top athletes—James Sprague, Dallin Pepper, and Jayson Hopper. Pepper finished first with a time of 9:21, Sprague came in second at 9:43, and Hopper was just behind at 9:44. The event was fast, competitive, and set the bar high for the rest of the Open. Open … Read more