Is Tia-Clair Toomey competing in the 2025 CrossFit Games? The answer appears to be a resounding yes after her extraordinary performance at the 2025 Torian Pro. Toomey-Orr dominated the competition in Brisbane, Australia, over the weekend, winning five out of six events and securing her invitation to this summer’s CrossFit Games in Albany, NY.
Throughout the competition, Tia-Clair Toomey demonstrated why she remains one of the sport’s greatest athletes. She won both Event 1 and Event 2 by more than two minutes over her closest competitors, while her margin of victory in the third event exceeded one minute. Despite missing the win in Event 5 by just five seconds, Toomey-Orr finished the final event with a commanding 49-second victory over Maddie Sturt.
At 31 years old, she continues to perform at peak levels, adding yet another title to her legendary resume.
Dominates Torian Pro 2025 to earn Games invite
The 2025 Torian Pro in Brisbane, Australia, witnessed an extraordinary display of athletic prowess as Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr delivered one of the most dominant performances in recent CrossFit competition history. Toomey-Orr accumulated an impressive 597 points throughout the weekend, conclusively earning her invitation to the CrossFit Games in Albany, NY.
Toomey-Orr’s dominance was evident from the outset. She won both Event 1 and Event 2 by more than two minutes over her closest competitors. Her superiority continued into the third event, where she maintained a margin of victory exceeding one minute. Throughout the competition, she demonstrated exceptional skill across running, weightlifting, and gymnastics movements.
The only event where Toomey-Orr didn’t claim victory was Event 5, an interval challenge featuring Ski Erg calories, dumbbell snatches, and burpee box jumps. Grace Walton managed to secure the win by a mere five seconds. Nevertheless, Toomey-Orr immediately bounced back in the final event.
In the concluding challenge, Toomey-Orr showcased her technical mastery by completing the first set of 18 muscle-ups unbroken. She maintained her lead throughout, finishing with a commanding 49-second victory over Maddie Sturt. This performance further cemented her status as the athlete to beat in women’s CrossFit.
What makes Toomey-Orr’s achievement particularly remarkable is that her training focus has reportedly been on preparing for the HYROX World Championships this June rather than on the CrossFit Games season. Nonetheless, her performance at the Torian Pro was nothing short of exceptional.
Consequently, Toomey-Orr has secured her place among the twelve athletes who received invitations to the 2025 CrossFit Games in the Individual division. Her qualification came through the Torian Pro, one of several premier events recognized worldwide as official CrossFit Games qualifiers.
The Pat Rafter Arena was filled with fans eager to witness what might potentially be the champion’s farewell performance, adding an emotional element to an already spectacular competition weekend.
Toomey reflects on career and hints at retirement
Throughout her appearance at the Torian Pro, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr spoke candidly about her CrossFit journey, hinting that this competition might mark a significant turning point in her storied career. In April, Toomey-Orr released a YouTube video explicitly stating, “In May, I’m taking the floor at Torian Pro, but this time, it’s different. This time, it’s my moment to say goodbye to this chapter”.
The seven-time CrossFit Games champion has notably shifted focus in recent months, devoting considerable attention to HYROX competition. She acknowledged finding renewed motivation in this new challenge, stating, “It’s actually quite freeing to be the one chasing now, and it’s almost bringing me back to those early days in CrossFit when I had to chase for that top spot”.
When reflecting on her ideal “sunset ride,” Toomey-Orr painted a picture centered on family rather than competition: “My daughter in my arms, my husband right next to me and we’re on an adventure that we have no idea what we’re about to endure”.
Significantly, Toomey-Orr has not definitively announced full retirement from CrossFit competition. During her reflections, she stated, “Tomorrow is never promised. I think that’s why it’s so hard for me to retire”. This ambiguity continues as she admitted her schedule beyond June remains “unknown”.
The timing creates a potential conflict—the 2025 HYROX World Championships are scheduled for June 12-15 in Chicago, whereas the CrossFit Games will take place August 1-3 in Albany. Toomey-Orr herself acknowledged this timeline issue, noting, “I’m unsure of what the season looks like after June”.
Furthermore, Toomey-Orr expressed gratitude for how CrossFit has transformed her life: “I would 100% believe that CrossFit has evolved me into an even better human being and athlete… what I’ve been able to learn and apply in the gym has definitely been something that I’ve learned to apply outside the gym”.
Will Tia-Clair Toomey compete in the 2025 CrossFit Games?
After dominating the 2025 Torian Pro, questions remain about whether Tia-Clair Toomey will actually compete at the CrossFit Games in August. Although she secured her invitation by winning the Torian Pro, her statements regarding future plans have been notably ambiguous.
The timeline creates a potential scheduling challenge. Toomey has qualified for her 10th CrossFit Games, scheduled for August 1-3 in Albany, New York. However, before that, she’s committed to competing at the HYROX World Championships in Chicago from June 12-15, creating a tight summer competition calendar.
In her own words, Toomey has explicitly stated, “I will be flying back to Australia for the Torian Pro and securing my spot for the CrossFit Games”. Yet, in the same video, she concluded with an uncertain outlook: “Unsure of what the season looks like after June”. This ambiguity has fueled speculation about her competitive intentions.
Toomey’s CrossFit Open performance this year—placing 144th overall—was her worst finish since 2014 (excluding her pregnancy in 2023 and wrist injury in 2024). While still well within the top 1% required for Games qualification, this result reflects her divided focus between CrossFit and HYROX.
Adding to the uncertainty, in April 2025, Toomey described the Torian Pro as an opportunity “to say goodbye to this chapter”. Following her Torian Pro victory, her statements had a tone of finality: “To end it here in front of a home crowd, and walk away with my heart just so full of love, and admiration, and gratitude. It’s a dream come true”.
The seven-time CrossFit Games champion has strategically positioned herself to compete if she chooses. She has secured qualification through her dominant Torian Pro performance, where she won five of six events. Nevertheless, her participation at the 2025 CrossFit Games remains uncertain as she balances multiple competitive priorities and possible retirement plans.