The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games Start Day 2; TYR WZA SoCal Begins

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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

• The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games got started with two events yesterday in San Antonio, TX, while all divisions, including the TYR Cup, prepare to throw down starting today.

• Check out some way too early 2025 CrossFit Games rookie predictions. Who do you think could break through next year?

• If you’re headed to Huntington Beach for fun in the sun at TYR WZA SoCal, be sure to take a look at our list of top places to eat and drink near the venue.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“I remember way back when I was 14 years old watching the 2016/2017 CrossFit Invitationals and just thinking, ‘Wow, if you get on one of those teams you’ve made it. You’re one of the best’…Shout out to Pat Vellner, Brent Fikowski, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, and Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson for being really old and competing at the 2017 Invitational lolol.” - Dallin Pepper, celebrating the TYR Cup and talking some friendly trash to the “more senior” athletes in the exhibition

CROSSFIT GAMES — ADAPTIVE

2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD — Day 2 Schedule and How to Watch

The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games are taking place this weekend, September 19-22, in San Antonio, TX, at Morgan’s Wonderland and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Coverage of the Adaptive divisions will be live-streamed, starting on September 19 on the WheelWOD YouTube channel, the WheelWOD Games website, the WheelWOD website, the CrossFit Games website, and in the Hustle Up and CrossFit Games app. 

Three-time Adaptive CrossFit Games athlete Amy Bream will provide live commentary and analysis of the competition.

• Check out the complete schedule here.

Day 2 Schedule, Friday, September 20 (all times local)

Event 3: Under the Spotlight

• 6:59 a.m. – 11:18 a.m. at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Event 4: Hanging Frace

• 1:14 p.m. – 6:02 p.m. at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Leaderboards, By Division

Upper Extremity – 1 Point of Contact, Men | Women

1. Victor Hugo Assaf — 190 | Debbie O’Connell — 200

2. Thibaut Dupré — 180 | Emily Cairns — 160

3. Brian Knight — 140 | Emily Avery — 100

Upper Extremity – 2 Points of the Contact, Men | Women

1. Breki Pórðarson — 190 | Mia Van Resburg — 200

2. Josue Maldonado — 170 | Camille Vigneault — 190

3. Hadar Kaufman — 160 | Elaine De Rocco — 160

Lower Extremity – Minor, Men | Women

1. Luke Reeson — 190 | Bayleigh Hooper — 200

2. Jeremy Gordon — 180 | Valerie Cohen — 168

3. Daniel Washington — 138 | Codie Campbell — 120

Lower Extremity – Above Knee Amputation, Men | Women

1. Anthony Gutierrez — 190 | Lauren Farhet — 200

2. Jacob Farley — 150 | Tatiana Hoare — 144

3. Wietsman Roets — 148 | Katie Weymouth — 130

Lower Extremity – Below Knee Amputation, Men | Women

1. Charlie Holford — 180 | Grislaine Schueler — 168

2. Felipe Maturana — 160 | Lexi Kuppler — 136

3. Josh Loomans — 130 | Ingrid Bergs — 136

Neuromuscular Major, Men | Women

1. Des Beijloos — 190 | Anna Stern — 190

2. Jeremy Dalton — 190 | Terri Wulff — 160

3. Daniel Schmitt — 150 | Reagan Moser — 160

Neuromuscular Moderate, Men | Women

1. Kevin Maijer — 190 | Letchen Du Plessis — 200

2. George Simonds-Gooding — 180 | Lauren Taylor — 170

3. Mijail Pedrini — 170 | Abi Wynn-Jones — 160

Neuromuscular Minor, Men | Women

1. Josh Robinson — 190 | Britt Harbaugh — 190

2. Benjamin Fallon — 190 | Alyssa Kobella — 180

3. Thomas Szymanski — 150 | Sarah Kendrick — 170

Vision, Men | Women

1. Glenn Beyers — 200 | Sarah Perry — 180

2. Chris Fair — 170 | Patricia Walsh — 170

3. David Millings — 160 | Lucy Hodges — 170

Short Stature, Men | Women

1. Matthias Wallner — 160 | Erin Popovich — 167

2. Sean Dolphin — 148 | Creusa Angélica — 167

3. Blaze Foster — 140 | Juliana Reus — 68

Seated 1 – Without Hip Function, Men | Women

1. Nikodem Przadka — 190 | Andrea Wilson — 200

2. Reon Holloway — 150 | Neslie Bernardi — 160

3. Brandon Mantz — 150 | Rebecca Storm Nagel — 160

Seated  2 – With Hip Function, Men | Women

1. Tom Miazga — 190 | Amalia Ortuño Lizano — 200

2. Mike Egan — 180 | Geraldine Manríquez — 160

3. Simon Farre — 150 | Ann-Marie Willacker — 150

Seated 3 – Quadriplegic and No Hip Function, Men | Women

1. Brian Muscarella — 190 | Anneliese Williams — 200

2. Cameron Whittaker — 180 | Sophie Wilson — 134

3. James Witte — 170 | Marina Theron — 68

Intellectual, Men | Women

1. Lance King — 190 | Cassidty Lundskog — 180

2. Daniel Fox — 180 | Tessa Kirkey — 150

3. Ricky Landgraff — 170 | Kira Weber — 148

Standing Diagnosed, Men | Women

1. Luke Howe — 176 | Katie Bures — 200

2. Florian Gruhlke — 164 | Giada Cerpolloni — 160

3. Karl Learnihan — 140 | Esther De Roo — 150

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SPEED READS

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🏋️☀️The Fittest Experience Online Qualifier: The Fittest Experience (TFX) Online Qualifier kicks off soon, and there’s still time to get in on the action! Participation is open to the entire community in 30+ divisions: Pro, RX, Intermediate, Rookie, Masters, Teens, Teams, young athletes, and athletes looking to test their fitness against the leaderboard.

• The qualifier takes place September 25-October 8, and top athletes will qualify for the TFX Championship in January 2025 in Austin, TX. Learn more.

😎🌴 TYR Wodapalooza Miami has a New Venue: The team at Loud and Live Sports announced the move to Miami Beach last week on Instagram. From the post: “After a legendary twelve-year run in Bayfront Park, we’re taking our talents to South Beach to continue our celebration of fitness, community, & life.”

The dates for the annual fitness festival and online qualifier were released last week.

• TYR WZA Online Challenge & Qualifier

  • Week 1: October 17-21, 2024

  • Week 2: October 24-28, 2024

  • Week 3: October 31-November 4, 2024

• TYR Wodapalooza Miami 2025

  • January 23-26, 2025

🏋️‍♀️ 🍂 Barbell Babes Fundraiser: Barbell Babes just released a limited edition “Lifting & Lattes Barbell Club” hoodie, and 100% of the proceeds from every hoodie sold will go directly to support Compete for a Cure.

💪📋 Rogue Invitational Update — “The C”: Athletes can compete in this community challenge through the month of September. Registration is open now. Learn more here.

ICYMI: Heading to Huntington Beach for TYR WZA SoCal? Check out our complete spectator guide.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

8 Way Too Early Rookie Predictions For The 2025 CrossFit Games

Over the last four seasons, there has been an average of 10.5 rookie men and 12.5 rookie women at the CrossFit Games each year. 

With over 25% of the field each year composed of rookies, it’s never too early (ok…it’s a little early) to make some predictions about who will be included in the 2025 rookie class.

Anikha Greer — North America East

In three out of the last four seasons, Anikha Greer’s Games hopes ended when she found out she was the first person below the qualification line in her Semifinal. 

• This year she finished in 12th, one point behind final qualifier Lexi Neely. 

• At the 2023 North America East Semifinal, Greer also finished 12th, three points behind the final qualifier, Paige Semenza. 

• Back in 2021 at the Atlas Games, Greer finished sixth, 11 points behind fellow Canadian Sydney Michalyshen.

Anikha Greer has the talent to finish in the top 25 at the CrossFit Games. She just needs to avoid a poor finish in the first event of Semifinals (40th in 2023 and 34th in 2024) to earn her first ticket to the Games in 2025.

COMPETITIONS

5 Top Places to Eat and Drink at TYR Wodapalooza SoCal

If you are heading to Huntington Beach to check out the inaugural TYR Wodapalooza SoCal  September 20-22 you might want to turn it into more than a day trip. 

• The weather is warm in Southern California, and there are tons of places to eat and drink. 

Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the best the area has to offer.

Where to Eat and Drink at TYR WZA SoCal

Duke's Huntington Beach  

317 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

The Duke's restaurants started in Hawaii, named after the legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku. 

• Now, with six locations – one in Huntington Beach – Duke’s embodies the authentic Aloha spirit. 

Duke’s is located right on the water, serving lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends. The restaurant has specials every night, such as Taco Tuesday and Burger and Beer Monday.

The Fresh Green Olive HB 

18330 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

The Fresh Green Olive HB is for you if you are craving something healthy. 

• Located near the venue, they offer fresh and healthy Mediterranean fare with tons of combinations. 

They also have a selection of craft beer and wine.

COMPETITIONS

2024 TYR Wodapalooza SoCal, TYR Cup — Day 1 Schedule and How to Watch

The inaugural TYR Wodapalooza SoCal event is taking place this weekend, September 20-22, in Huntington Beach, CA. Amidst the community and team divisions, the TYR Cup – an elite team competition – will take center stage.

Coverage of the TYR Cup will be live-streamed on the Loud and Live Sports YouTube channel.

• Check out the complete schedule here.

Team Rosters

North America

• Patrick Vellner (c) | Danielle Brandon ©

• Jeffrey Adler | Alexis Raptis

• Justin Medeiros | Arielle Loewen

• Dallin Pepper | Emily Rolfe

World

• Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson (c) | Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr ©

• Aniol Ekai | Seher Kaya

• Brent Fikowski | Emma Tall

• Guilherme Malheiros | Gracie Walton

Day 1 Schedule, Friday, September 20

• Competition Block – 7:05-8:55 p.m. PT

Event 1

Style: CrossFit Games Team

4 rounds for time:

• 18 synchro chest-to-bar pull-ups 

• Handstand walking obstacle course, you go/I go 

• 12 synchro KB deadlifts, 124/88 pounds

• 24/18 Echo bike cals, simultaneously

• 12 synchro KB deadlifts, 124/88 pounds

• Handstand walking obstacle course, you go/I go 

Time cap: 22 minutes

Event 2

Style: Wodapalooza Teams

For time:

• 24 alternating wall walks

3 rounds of:

• 18 worm push press

• 12 worm squats

• 6 worm thrusters

Followed by:

• 18 alternating wall walks

2 rounds of:

• 18 worm push press

• 12 worm squats

• 6 worm thrusters

Followed by:

• 12 alternating wall walks

1 round of:

• 18 worm push press

• 12 worm squats

• 6 worm thrusters

Time cap: 18 minutes

Event 3

Style: Spotlight

For total combined load:

• 1-rep max snatch

• 1-rep max clean & jerk

Total time: 24 minutes