Annie and Katrin are back with more episodes of Dottir Talks, LifeAid’s new series talks athlete motherhood, and Friday’s announcement from CrossFit makes a deep cut to the 2020 CrossFit Games field. Good morning and welcome to the WODDITY podcast for news about CrossFit. We are a daily podcast, Monday through Friday, doing CrossFit news…… Continue reading Major CrossFit Games Changes Cuts Hundreds
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CrossFit Announces Reduced 2020 Games Field
In a press release Saturday, CrossFit announced the National Champion field would be cut from the 2020 CrossFit Games. This includes cancellation of a team competition this season. The decision was a pragmatic one, as CrossFit looks to resize the event to fit the rules and regulations it expects in California when the event runs…… Continue reading CrossFit Announces Reduced 2020 Games Field
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
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