Syndicate Crown 2025 Results showcased an extraordinarily tight competition in Knoxville, Tennessee, featuring 80 athletes who had not yet qualified for the CrossFit Games. The men’s leaderboard revealed an incredibly close finish, with Ty Jenkins claiming victory at 531 points, while Jack Rosema and Luke Parker tied for second place with 528 points each—a mere three-point difference determining the champion. On the women’s side, Brooke Wells dominated with 194 points, followed by Lexi Neely at 182 points and Erica Fo with 176 points.
Throughout the six-event competition, athletes demonstrated remarkable performances across various challenges. Notably, Ryan Haynes from CrossFit Rutherford set the top time for men at 2146, while Brooke Wells continued her impressive showing by winning the women’s heavy Isabelle event with a time of 326. The programming received significant praise for creating exciting races and close finishes, ultimately delivering a spectacle despite some initial technical difficulties with the Savon podcast stream. The heavy sandbag event particularly challenged competitors, separating the elite performers from the rest of the field.
Event 1 Winners
The Syndicate Crown 2025 kicked off with “Heavy Isabel,” a formidable test requiring athletes to complete 30 snatches at challenging weights within a 10-minute time cap. This opening event established the competitive tone for the entire weekend and proved decisive in the final standings.
Mens Division
Jack Rozema claimed victory in the men’s division of Event 1, successfully completing the grueling 30 snatches at 225 pounds. This opening win proved crucial for Rozema’s overall performance in the competition. Subsequently, when the final leaderboard showed Rozema and Luke Parker tied at 528 points for second place, Rozema secured his qualification spot to the CrossFit Games due to this Event 1 victory serving as the tiebreaker.
For Rozema, a veteran with previous individual Games experience, this performance demonstrated his technical proficiency with heavy barbell movements. His execution throughout “Heavy Isabel” showcased the strength and skill that has kept him competitive at the elite level. Furthermore, this victory established his position as a serious contender among the field of 40 men competing for just two qualifying spots.
Womens Division
On the women’s side, the “Heavy Isabel” event featured 30 snatches at 155 pounds. Though specific Event 1 results weren’t detailed in the available information, Brooke Wells emerged as the dominant performer throughout the entire competition. Wells maintained a comfortable lead throughout the weekend, eventually accumulating 522 total points to claim first place overall.
This strong performance at the Syndicate Crown continues Wells’ impressive competitive career. As a result of her victory, Wells secured her tenth appearance at the CrossFit Games. The women’s division featured equally fierce competition with 40 athletes vying for just two qualifying spots to the CrossFit Games in Albany. Lexi Neely, who finished second overall with 468 points, also earned her qualification to the Games alongside Wells.
Event 2 Winners
Following the intense “Heavy Isabel” opener, competitors at the Syndicate Crown faced their second challenge of the weekend. The battle for qualifying spots continued with athletes pushing their limits to climb the leaderboard.
Mens Division
In the men’s division, the competition remained extraordinarily tight throughout all events, including Event 2. Ty Jenkins, who would eventually secure the overall victory with 531 total points, continued building momentum in the early events. Jack Rozema and Luke Parker, who both finished the competition with identical 528-point totals, fought for crucial positions in Event 2 to establish their standing.
The margins between the top performers remained razor-thin throughout the competition. Spencer Panchik (469 points) and George Sterner (457 points) rounded out the top five in the overall standings, indicating their solid performances across all events including Event 2.
Notably, veteran Ben Smith, the 2015 CrossFit Games champion competing at age 35, finished ninth overall with 369 points. His performance marked a potential comeback after not participating as an individual at the Games since 2019.
Womens Division
On the women’s side, Brooke Wells continued to demonstrate her dominance following Event 1. Throughout the competition, she maintained a comfortable lead over her competitors, ultimately accumulating 522 points to claim the overall victory.
Behind Wells, a fierce battle ensued among several athletes. Lexi Neely, Reese Littlewood, Kyra Milligan, Caroline Stanley, and Miley Wade all found themselves in contention at various points throughout the weekend. Specifically, Neely’s strong performances helped her secure second place with 468 points.
Interestingly, Sydney Wells, Brooke’s twin sister, finished sixth overall with 433 points. The siblings had hoped to qualify together for the Games, which would have marked their first joint appearance. However, with only two qualifying spots available, Sydney narrowly missed out on joining her sister in Albany.
As the competition progressed through Event 2 and beyond, the athletes demonstrated remarkable resilience, setting the stage for what would be an intense battle throughout all six events of the Syndicate Crown.
Event 3 Winners
As the Syndicate Crown 2025 reached its midpoint, the competition intensified with athletes jockeying for crucial positions on the leaderboard. Event 3 marked a pivotal moment that continued to shape the eventual outcome of this high-stakes competition.
Mens Division
The men’s division remained extraordinarily competitive through Event 3, with just three points ultimately separating the top three finishers in the final standings. Ty Jenkins continued building momentum toward his eventual first-place finish and 531-point total.
At this stage of the competition, Luke Parker remained firmly in contention, still tied with Jenkins for first place heading into the later events. The battle between these athletes showcased the remarkable depth of talent despite the field lacking many prominent names who had already qualified through earlier competitions.
Jack Rozema, who would finish tied with Parker at 528 points, maintained his strong position established by winning Event 1. Meanwhile, George Sterner stayed within striking distance, just 12 points behind the leaders at this stage.
Notably, veteran Ben Smith, the 2015 CrossFit Games champion, continued his comeback attempt at age 35 after not competing individually at the Games since 2019.
Womens Division
In the women’s competition, Brooke Wells maintained her commanding presence that would ultimately lead to her 522-point first-place finish. Her consistent performances kept her comfortably ahead of the field throughout the weekend.
Behind Wells, a dramatic battle unfolded among several athletes. Lexi Neely, who would eventually claim second place with 468 points, battled alongside Reese Littlewood, Kyra Milligan, Caroline Stanley, and Miley Wade – all of whom remained in contention at various points during the weekend.
The twins Brooke and Sydney Wells continued their parallel journeys toward potentially qualifying together for the Games, although with only two spots available, their simultaneous qualification remained uncertain.
For Erica Folo, these middle events represented a chance at redemption after her heartbreaking finish the previous season, when multiple no-reps in the final event cost her a qualifying position.
Event 4 Winners
The fourth challenge at Syndicate Crown 2025, dubbed “Metal March,” pushed athletes through a punishing sequence of 2-2-2-3 intervals featuring double-unders, rope climbs, and kettlebell overhead lunges until completing 240 feet of lunges. This demanding test of gymnastics skill, endurance, and stability further separated contenders from the field.
Mens Division
In the men’s competition, “Metal March” contributed to the extraordinarily tight battle at the top of the leaderboard. Ty Jenkins, who ultimately secured first place with 531 total points, continued to strengthen his position through this middle-day challenge. The event intensified the three-way battle between Jenkins, Jack Rozema, and Luke Parker, who finished separated by just three points in the final standings.
For Jenkins, this event represented another step toward his first CrossFit Games qualification as an elite individual. His consistent performance across all events, including “Metal March,” helped secure his victory despite fierce competition from veterans.
Jack Rozema, who would finish second with 528 points, maintained his challenge throughout the competition. His performance in Event 4 kept him within striking distance of Jenkins heading into the final day of competition.
Womens Division
On the women’s side, Brooke Wells further cemented her commanding lead during “Metal March.” Her dominance throughout the weekend continued in this event, contributing to her impressive 522-point total and comfortable first-place finish.
Behind Wells, “Metal March” marked a critical turning point in the battle for the second qualifying position. Lexi Neely, who would ultimately secure second place with 468 points, used this event to strengthen her position against rivals Reese Littlewood, Kyra Milligan, Caroline Stanley, and Miley Wade – all of whom remained in contention at various points throughout the weekend.
The fourth event consequently heightened the drama heading into the final day of competition, with athletes recognizing that every repetition could determine whether they secured a coveted spot at the CrossFit Games in Albany. Moreover, performances in “Metal March” set the stage for the weekend’s most dramatic shifts on the leaderboard yet to come.
Event 5 Winners
The penultimate challenge at Syndicate Crown 2025, aptly named “Athletes Only,” tested competitors with a technically demanding combination of GHD sit-ups, handstand walks over obstacles, and box jump-overs in a descending rep scheme. This event further intensified the already fierce competition with only one event remaining afterward.
Mens Division
“Athletes Only” heightened the extraordinary battle among the top men, where ultimately just three points would separate the top three finishers. Ty Jenkins continued building his path toward an eventual 531-point total and first-place finish. His consistent performance throughout this challenging test maintained his position atop the leaderboard.
Jack Rozema and Luke Parker remained in close pursuit, each fighting to secure one of just two qualifying spots for the CrossFit Games. Their performances in Event 5 kept the competition remarkably tight, setting up a dramatic finale where they would ultimately finish tied at 528 points.
Ben Smith, the 2015 CrossFit Games champion attempting a comeback at age 35, faced a critical test in this event. Despite not having competed as an individual at the Games since 2019, the 11-time Games veteran demonstrated the experience that had previously qualified him for the sport’s premier competition.
Womens Division
In the women’s division, Brooke Wells maintained her comfortable lead throughout “Athletes Only,” reinforcing her dominant weekend performance en route to a 522-point total. Her technical proficiency across all movement patterns showcased why she remained the clear frontrunner throughout the competition.
Nonetheless, the battle for second place intensified significantly during Event 5. Reese Littlewood occupied the crucial second-place position heading into the final event, with Lexi Neely, Kyra Milligan, Caroline Stanley, and Miley Wade all still mathematically in contention.
For the Wells twins, Brooke and Sydney, Event 5 represented their continuing pursuit of potentially qualifying together for the Games. Given that Sydney had qualified in 2023 when Brooke didn’t, and Brooke had qualified every other year since 2015, the possibility of competing together remained a compelling storyline.
Event 6 Winners
The final event of Syndicate Crown 2025, titled “Bag Nine,” provided a dramatic conclusion to an already intense competition with athletes facing heavy sandbag challenges that truly separated the field.
Mens Division
In the men’s division, Spencer Panchik delivered an outstanding performance to win Event 6 with a remarkable time of 5:07. Despite Panchik’s impressive showing in the final challenge, it was Ty Jenkins who secured the overall victory with 531 total points, earning his first-ever trip to the CrossFit Games as an individual.
The battle for second place remained extraordinarily tight until the very end. Jack Rozema claimed the second qualifying spot with 528 points, just three points behind Jenkins. Remarkably, Luke Parker also finished with 528 points, creating a tie that required a tiebreaker to determine the final Games qualifier.
“Bag Nine” proved decisive in finalizing the men’s leaderboard, with the sandbag challenge serving as the perfect test to conclude the competition. For Jenkins, this triumph represents a breakthrough moment in his competitive career, while Rozema’s qualification adds another Games appearance to his resume.
Womens Division
The women’s competition featured perhaps the most dramatic finish of the weekend during Event 6. Lexi Neely blazed through “Bag Nine” in an impressive 5:47.15 to win the event outright. This crucial victory propelled Neely up the leaderboard and into second place overall with 468 points, securing the final qualifying spot to the CrossFit Games.
Neely’s performance proved especially significant as she overtook Reese Littlewood, who had occupied second place heading into the final event. Littlewood ultimately finished third with 456 points, narrowly missing Games qualification.
Throughout the competition, Brooke Wells maintained her dominance, finishing with 522 points to claim first place. For Wells, this victory secures her tenth appearance at the CrossFit Games, cementing her status as one of the sport’s most consistent elite competitors.
The final event demonstrated how quickly fortunes can change in CrossFit competition, with Neely’s clutch performance making the difference between qualification and disappointment.
Who Qualified for CrossFit Games 2025 from Syndicate Crown?
With the dust settled after six grueling events, the Syndicate Crown 2025 has officially determined two men and two women who will advance to the CrossFit Games in Albany, New York this summer. Ty Jenkins claimed the top spot in the men’s division with 531 total points, securing his first-ever individual qualification to the CrossFit Games. As a three-time teen CrossFit Games champion, Jenkins successfully transitioned to the elite division with this breakthrough performance.
In what became the weekend’s most dramatic storyline, Jack Rozema edged out Luke Parker for the second men’s qualifying position through a tiebreaker. Both athletes finished with identical 528-point totals, but Rozema secured the Games spot by virtue of winning Event 1. For Parker, this heartbreaking result meant missing qualification despite finishing just three points behind the champion.
On the women’s side, Brooke Wells dominated the competition, accumulating 522 points to earn her tenth appearance at the CrossFit Games. Wells has competed at the Games every year since 2015, with the exception of 2023. The second women’s qualifying position went to Lexi Neely, who totaled 468 points. Neely’s clutch Event 6 win proved decisive, propelling her past Reese Littlewood, who had occupied second place heading into the final event. Littlewood finished third with 456 points, narrowly missing qualification.
The Syndicate Crown represented one of the final opportunities in the 2025 season, with only three remaining qualification spots per division afterward. These final slots will be determined at the Northern California Classic (two spots each for men and women) and the Last Chance Qualifier (one spot each).
Unlike many other qualifying events this season, the Syndicate Crown featured a unique format with 40 men and 40 women competing for just two qualifying spots in each division. Furthermore, only athletes who had not yet qualified for the Games were eligible to participate, creating one of the most competitive qualifying scenarios of the season.
Final Words
The Syndicate Crown 2025 marks a critical juncture in the CrossFit Games qualification process, with only three spots per division remaining to be determined after this pivotal semifinal. First and foremost, the extraordinary competition in Knoxville demonstrated the depth of talent in the CrossFit community, with mere points separating champions from heartbreak.
In the men’s division, the razor-thin margin of just three points between the top three competitors highlighted the exceptional level of performance. For Ty Jenkins, the victory represents a career milestone as he secured his first CrossFit Games qualification as an elite individual. Jack Rozema’s second-place finish, secured via tiebreak after matching Luke Parker’s 528 points, demonstrates how every repetition and second can prove decisive in high-stakes competition.
On the women’s side, Brooke Wells dominated en route to securing her tenth appearance at the CrossFit Games. This remarkable achievement cements her status as one of the sport’s most consistent elite performers. Lexi Neely’s clutch performance in the final event, propelling her past Reese Littlewood for the second qualifying position, exemplifies the dramatic shifts possible even in the competition’s final moments.
At this point, the CrossFit Games qualification picture is nearly complete. After Syndicate Crown, 27 out of the 30 men’s and women’s spots for Albany will be accounted for. The remaining positions will be determined at the Northern California Classic, offering two qualifying spots per division, and the Last Chance Qualifier, which provides one final opportunity per division.
For athletes who narrowly missed qualification at Syndicate Crown, essentially those like Luke Parker who came heartbreakingly close, these final competitions represent their last chance to reach the sport’s premier event. The intensity and drama witnessed in Knoxville certainly foreshadow equally compelling stories yet to unfold at the season’s remaining qualification events.
Syndicate Crown 2025 Results: Now Whats Next?
Following the Syndicate Crown 2025, the CrossFit Games qualification journey continues with just two remaining opportunities for athletes to secure their spot in Albany. Currently, only three qualifying positions per division remain to be filled.
The Northern California Classic represents the next critical qualification event, scheduled for June 6-9, 2025. This in-person qualifying event will award two spots per division to the CrossFit Games, making it the penultimate opportunity for elite athletes still chasing qualification. For those who narrowly miss qualification at both Syndicate Crown and Northern California Classic, the Hustle Up Last-Chance Qualifier provides one final opportunity. This virtual competition runs from June 12-17, 2025, offering a single qualifying spot per division to the CrossFit Games.
After these events conclude, all 30 men and 30 women will be set to compete at the 2025 CrossFit Games Finals in Albany, New York, from August 1-3. The MVP Arena will host this ultimate test of fitness, bringing together the sport’s elite competitors and thousands of spectators for the crowning of the Fittest on Earth. Beyond the individual competition, the 2025 CrossFit season includes several specialized championships. The Masters CrossFit Games by Legends will take place August 21-24, alongside the Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown. Additionally, the Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD follows on September 11-14.
For fans planning to attend the Games Finals in Albany, media pass applications remain open until May 30, 2025. The event promises not only elite competition but additionally vendor villages, spectator workouts, and athlete interaction opportunities throughout the weekend. The packed 2025 competition calendar reflects CrossFit’s commitment to providing multiple pathways to qualification, with the Syndicate Crown having played a crucial role in determining who advances to the sport’s premier event.