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Inside the WFP Finals Leaderboard — Who’s In, Who’s Out?

September 5th, 2025

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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

  • ✂️ World Fitness Project Finals cut line revealed. The race for 2026 Pro Cards is on.

  • 🧠💪 Coaching a squat is better than cramming for a test.

  • 🚨 HYROX expands anti-doping controls — raises the bar for Elite 15 athletes this season.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
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With a growing cohort of professional athletes and aspiring competitors…this new licensing process sets the foundation to develop robust, defined pathways to elite competition.”

From the HYROX press release on new anti-doping standards and licensing.
COMPETITIONS

The Race for a 2026 Pro Card – World Fitness Project Tour Season Leaderboard, Cut Line, and Finals Scenarios

Credit: Scott Freymond

The World Fitness Project (WFP) Tour Stop II wrapped last weekend in Mesa, AZ, where 48 men and 50 women battled for podium spots, but more importantly, for season points. 

  • Every point matters – only the top 20 athletes on the season leaderboard will earn a 2026 Pro Card.

Key Takeaways

  • James Sprague and Aimee Cringle lead their divisions thanks to consistent podium finishes.

  • Several veteran Pro Card athletes, including Jeff Adler, Travis Mayer, Jonne Koski, Emily Rolfe, Paige Semenza, Alex Gazan, and Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson, are below the cut line and risk losing Pro Card status for the 2026 season.

  • Ten Challenger athletes have broken into the top 20 and are in position to potentially displace more established vets.

  • With double points available at the World Fitness Finals (Copenhagen, Denmark, December 18-21), the season leaderboard could still shift dramatically.

Keep reading for a full list of the athletes who qualified to compete in the Finals in Copenhagen, and a complete season leaderboard.

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SPEED READS

💊⚔ CrossFit Takes a Stand: In a pointed call to action, CrossFit HQ champions personal accountability and education over pharma reliance. The message? Health starts with self-reliance, community, and addressing root causes — not just managing symptoms with drugs.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏋️ 2025 Rogue Invitational “Q”: Registration for the Rogue Invitational qualifier is open and will run this weekend, September 5-7. A $25 entry fee gets you into the competition; $45 gets you entry + an official Rogue "Q" t-shirt. Earn a spot to compete in Aberdeen, Scotland. Check the “Q” workouts here!

🎰💪 Vegas Showdown: The 2025 CrossFit Games season wraps Sept. 12–14 in Las Vegas with the WheelWOD Adaptive CrossFit Games. More than 260 athletes across 16 divisions will battle for the title of Fittest Adaptive Athletes on Earth. Catch the action live in Vegas or stream it on YouTube.

🕶️🎶 Reebok Gets Smart: The brand just launched its Voltage Smart Audio Sunglasses — polarized, Bluetooth-enabled shades delivering HiFi open-ear sound, and eight-hour battery life — built for athletes on the move.

🔥👑 A Weekend with Rich: Froning brought star power to the 2025 BCS Classic — throwing down with Angelo Dicicco, podcasting mid-trip, and even playing raw-organ Plinko. The 16th annual event raised big money for Ronald McDonald House and Mayhem Mission, proving again why BCS is a CrossFit staple.

ICYMI: 🏆 Impressive performances at WFP Tour Stop II build momentum for Copenhagen Finals.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

Coaching Outside the Box: Applying Gym Principles to Real Life

Credit: @benbergeron / Instagram

You know the feeling – a friend asks for help to get healthier, and suddenly you're sharing everything you know about training, nutrition, sleep, and mindset. Five minutes later, their eyes glaze over, and you realize you've lost them completely.

  • Most of us who have been in the fitness world for years make the same mistake: we treat lifestyle change like cramming for a test instead of building strength.

But what if we applied the same principles we use in the gym – progressive overload and meeting people where they are — to helping others transform their lives?

In a recent episode of the Chasing Excellence podcast, we explored how to become better change agents by thinking like coaches, not walking encyclopedias.

Here are a few big takeaways.

THINGS TO…

…LEARN

Who Will Compete at the 2025 Rogue Invitational

The 7th annual Rogue Invitational heads back to Aberdeen, October 31 to November 2, bringing CrossFit’s biggest names and Strongman legends together for three days of competition, history, and community at P&J Live. Find out who’s competing as the rosters are revealed slowly over the next few weeks.

…KNOW

5 Fat Loss Myths That Keep You Stuck

Viral “fat loss hacks” rack up millions of views — but they miss the bigger picture. Calories still matter, and so do protein, fiber, and micronutrients. The real key? Building a sustainable plan that fits your goals, genetics, and lifestyle. EC Synkowski has more.

…ATTEND

AffiliateCon, Powered by Best Hour of Their Day

AffiliateCon, coming to Dallas, TX, October 24-26, brings together 600+ affiliate owners, coaches, and athletes for three days of in-depth sessions on coaching, business systems, and movement. Speakers include Kelly Starrett, Jason Khalipa, Max Isaak, and more.

HYROX

HYROX Expands Anti-Doping Standards for 2025/26 Season, Releases Full Race Calendar

Credit: Scott Freymond

As the 2025/26 HYROX season gets underway, the organization has announced sweeping new anti-doping standards for all upcoming Elite 15 Individual and Doubles races.

Announced on Monday, September 1, HYROX plans to expand its Athlete License program for Elite competitors. The agreement requires athletes to adhere to the HYROX Anti-Doping Code and a general code of conduct, raising standards for competitors and imposing stricter rules throughout the race season. 

  • “With a growing cohort of professional athletes and aspiring competitors in the E15 ecosystem, this new licensing process sets the foundation to develop robust, defined pathways to elite competition and builds on the development work within the Elite Working Group,” the HYROX press release states.

After the jump, full details on the expanded testing program and what it means for athletes.

HIGHLIGHTS

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  • 🎂Happy birthday (9/6) to Dex Hopkins.

  • Congratulations to Matilde Garnes on this 100-kilo/220-pound clean and jerk - her first time hitting this weight since 2019, and a post-injury PR.

  • Check out adaptive weightlifter Michelle Burnette, who went six for six and took home three gold medals at the Virus Weightlifting Series 2 last weekend.

  • Scott Panchik’s family knows how to get after it! Check out his little ones following in his footsteps.

  • 😳Take a look at this “mega ramp,” constructed by the Mayhem crew for their daily WOD. Would you tackle this beast?