The Last-Chance Qualifier Results revealed a competition where athletes battled for their final opportunity to reach the CrossFit Games. Despite being open to competitors who narrowly missed qualifying through In-Person Qualifying Events or In-Affiliate Semifinals, only 11 men and 19 women registered and submitted scores on the Hustle Up app. The final scores from the CrossFit Games Last-Chance Qualifier have been tabulated, with Finland’s Jonne Koski and America’s Lydia Fish securing the coveted final spots for the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, New York.
Last-Chance Qualifier Results
After narrowly missing qualification at the Strength in Depth Semifinal by just two points, Koski approached the Last-Chance Qualifier with determination and precision. Throughout the five scored workouts, Koski never finished worse than fourth place. His steady performance across all events allowed him to accumulate just 10 points in total, giving him a comfortable 5-point lead over second-place finisher Nate Ackermann (15 points). Notably, Koski captured first place in two workouts, firmly establishing his dominance in the competition.
The women’s competition featured a dramatic conclusion as Lydia Fish made a push during the final day of competition. Initially tied for second place heading into Sunday’s events, Fish executed a strategic comeback. She secured a second-place finish on Workout 4, followed by a dominant first-place performance on Workout 5. This impressive final-day surge vaulted her past competitors to claim the top position on the leaderboard with 20 total points. Her closest challenger, Kyra Milligan, finished with 23 points, while Aline Wirz, who had been among the leaders, dropped to third place with 27 points after disappointing finishes (6th and 11th) in the final two workouts.
Last-Chance Qualifier Leaderboard
Men’s Division (Top 10)
| Rank | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonne Koski | 10 |
| 2 | Nate Ackermann | 15 |
| 3 | Spencer Panchik | 17 |
| 4 | Tom Kindgon | 23 |
| 5 | Ben Fowler | 24 |
| 6 | Nika Maisuradze | 27 |
| 7 | Seth Stovall | 30 |
| 8 | Riley Martin | 38 |
| 9 | Luke de Jonge | 39 |
| 10 | Changrim An | 46 |
| 10 | Dane Naude | 46 |
Women’s Division (Top 10)
| Rank | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lydia Fish | 20 |
| 2 | Kyra Milligan | 23 |
| 3 | Aline Wirz | 27 |
| 4 | Nina Vragovic | 30 |
| 5 | Janie Cheverie | 35 |
| 6 | Andrea Solberg | 36 |
| 7 | Reese Littlewood | 38 |
| 8 | Manon Angonese | 39 |
| 9 | Erica Folo | 41 |
| 10 | Holly Tynan | 46 |
Athletes who competed in the Last-Chance Qualifier
Eligibility for the Last-Chance Qualifier was strictly limited to top performers who narrowly missed direct qualification. This included the top 50 non-qualifying athletes from the Individual In-Affiliate Semifinals and the top 10 non-qualifying athletes from each In-Person Qualifier. Additionally, all eligible competitors must have ranked in the top 1% of the 2025 CrossFit Open. Athletes received official invitations via email from Hustle Up and were required to pay a $75 registration fee. Participating athletes faced stringent judging requirements – they needed to complete all workouts at an affiliate in good standing with both a head judge and a registered floor judge. Both judges needed current L1/OL1 certificates and completion of both the 2025 Judges Course and Advanced Judges Course.
Surprisingly, out of approximately 150 men and 150 women who qualified through the preliminary stages, less than 10% actually participated in the LCQ. Only 10 men registered and competed, whereas 19 women registered but just 15 submitted scores. This marked a significant drop from previous years – in 2021, 29 men and 28 women participated, followed by 27 men and 22 women in 2022. Several factors contributed to this decline, including poor communication, the requirement for two certified judges, athlete burnout after multiple competitions, and the slim chance of securing the single qualifying spot. For athletes like Spain’s Fabian Beneito, financial considerations also played a role, as competing would require travel expenses on top of registration fees.
Final Words
For this year’s competition, five distinct workouts were programmed by respected figures from across the global CrossFit community. These programmers included Rich Froning (North America), Mikel Izquierdo (Europe), Liam Mulligan (Oceania), Alberto Neto (South America), and Max Ma (Asia). This diverse programming approach brought variety and international influence to the competition.
The Last Chance Qualifier leaderboard is now official. Aside from a tiebreak adjustment in Event 4, no further changes were made after the video review process. As a result, Lydia Fish and Jonne Koski have secured their spots at the 2025 CrossFit Games. Nevertheless, the record-low participation in this year’s LCQ highlights some of this season’s challenges, with athlete burnout apparently ranking high among factors that limited participation.
Last-Chance Qualifier Results: Now Whats Next?
With the Last-Chance Qualifier Results now finalized, all eyes turn toward the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, New York. The competition is scheduled for August 1-3, 2025, where newly qualified athletes Jonne Koski and Lydia Fish will join 28 other men and 28 other women in the individual divisions.
Following their impressive performances in the Last-Chance Qualifier, both athletes now face approximately six weeks of intensive preparation. For Koski, this marks a significant milestone as he enters his tenth CrossFit Games appearance, completing a decade of competing at the sport’s highest level. In contrast, Fish will experience her first Games as a rookie, representing a breakthrough moment in her competitive career.
The Last-Chance Qualifier completes the qualification phase of the 2025 CrossFit season, which began with the Open and progressed through Semifinals. Now that all 30 men and 30 women have secured their spots, the individual division roster is complete. This marks the end of the second qualifying stage and sets the stage for the division finals where the Fittest on Earth will be crowned.
Prior to the Games, qualified athletes typically focus on event-specific training as they await the release of workout details. CrossFit traditionally announces some workouts in advance while keeping others secret until the competition weekend. Athletes must prepare for a broad range of challenges across multiple fitness domains.
For fans planning to attend the 2025 CrossFit Games, tickets are currently available through Ticketmaster, with options for single-day access or multi-day passes covering the entire competition weekend. The venue in Albany will host three days of intense competition across multiple divisions. The CrossFit Games represents the culmination of a season-long journey for these athletes. After numerous online and in-person qualifiers, Semifinals, and the Last-Chance Qualifier, only the elite competitors remain to battle for the ultimate title of Fittest on Earth.