CrossFit finalizes Lefteris Theofanidis drug sanctions, announces Alanna Fisk is in the appeals process, Dave Castro talks tough decisions for the 2020 CrossFit Games, and the CEO of a CrossFit-adjacent gear company is under fire for racial remarks. Good morning and welcome to the WODDITY podcast for news about CrossFit. We are a daily podcast,…… Continue reading CrossFit Finalizes Theofanidis Doping Sanctions
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Shiny New Shoes, Apparel Drama, Lefteris’ “S**t” Attitude
Lefteris Theofanidis has quite the attitude, in light of his recent positive PED test. Reebok Nano X leaks are out there. CrossFit has released a vast swathe of 2020 CrossFit Games ticket details. Yes. A swathe. Good morning and welcome to the WODDITY podcast for news about CrossFit. We are a daily podcast, Monday through…… Continue reading Shiny New Shoes, Apparel Drama, Lefteris’ “S**t” Attitude
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
3rd-Ranking Athlete Tests Positive: Lefteris Theofanidis
BREAKING NEWS: CrossFit announced in a press release on Wednesday that Lefteris Theofanidis – the National Champion of Greece who recently placed third overall in the 2020 CrossFit Open – has tested positive for a banned substance. In the press release, CorssFit mentions the test was administered on December 12th while Theofanidis was competing at…… Continue reading 3rd-Ranking Athlete Tests Positive: Lefteris Theofanidis
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