CrossFit’s reality right now can be summarized in a few short key phrases: COVID-19, social distancing, masks, essential businesses, and gym closures. Nothing about it is ideal, and many have found a way to make this into a partisan moment in history. Good morning and welcome to the WODDITY podcast for news about CrossFit. We…… Continue reading CrossFit’s Ongoing Efforts in Lockdown
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8 Important Things We Know: The 2020 CrossFit Games
Every Second Counts Shortly after the 2019 CrossFit Games, ArmenHammer.TV announced (citing an interview with Greg Glassman) that the 2020 Games would follow an “Every Second Counts” format. The official word is that cuts will not occur until after one and a half days of competition, in which athletes will compete in a number events…… Continue reading 8 Important Things We Know: The 2020 CrossFit Games
2020 CrossFit Games Dates Released
CrossFit has announced the dates of the 2020 CrossFit Games. In a press release posted Friday to the CrossFit Games website, the organization announced the big event will be held the week of July 27th – August 2nd. These dates coincide with a recent trend of the CrossFit Games being held the first weekend of…… Continue reading 2020 CrossFit Games Dates Released
Rich Froning on Men’s Health Cover, Open 20.5 Penalties
Some of your have deeply cherished your time with friends and family over the past couple of days, and some of you may feel like you’ve just barely survived. Regardless of which side of the spectrum you’re on, I have some words for you: The fact that relationships are hard is not lost on anybody.…… Continue reading Rich Froning on Men’s Health Cover, Open 20.5 Penalties
23 Athletes Issued CrossFit Open Penalties
Open 20.3 penalties for the top-40 athletes on the leaderboard were announced late-afternoon on Tuesday. No significant major penalties were assessed, though 25 total penalties were given to 23 athletes. Here is a complete list, broken down by the infraction: Bouncing Reps in the Deadlifts Marquan JonesTravis Mayer Failure to Meet Range-of-Motion Standards in Handstand…… Continue reading 23 Athletes Issued CrossFit Open Penalties