How Haley Adams Dominated Mayhem Classic's Event 4

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Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

• Haley Adams dominated Event 4 at the Mayhem Classic—find out how.

• Optimize performance with research-backed strategies for smarter caffeine use.

• The WFP Tour kicks off in May with a full Pro and (now) Challenger roster featuring seasoned vets and rising stars.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“I needed to take my shot, so I did.” - Haley Adams on her Event 4 performance at the Mayhem Classic.

CROSSFIT GAMES

How Haley Adams Dominated Everyone—Men Included—in Event 4 at the Mayhem Classic

Fee Saghafi and Abigail Domit topped the women’s podium at the 2025 Mayhem Classic, becoming the first two women to earn roster spots for this summer’s CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. However, there were many other noteworthy performances in Cookeville, TN. 

The most memorable performance may have been by five-time CrossFit Games veteran Haley Adams in Event 4. 

• Adams claimed the event victory with a time of 11:48.58. The nearest competitor, Emily Rolfe, finished almost two minutes later at 13:33.79.

Adams also topped the fastest man in the event, James Sprague, by a little over three seconds.

Remind me: Mayhem Classic’s Event 4 was three rounds for time of: 

• 50 GHD sit-ups

• 100-foot dumbbell overhead walking lunge (70-pound dumbbell)

• 100-foot handstand walk.

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SPEED READS

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💪🥇 Important WheelWOD Dates to Know: The Adaptive Open leaderboard will be finalized on April 15! Here’s a detailed outline of the Adaptive Games season by WheelWOD.

🏋️ 📽️ Age Group Semifinals Leaderboard Update: The Age Group In-Affiliate Semifinals leaderboard, complete with all workout videos, is up-to-date. If you completed the judges’ courses, get in there and review!

ICYMI: CrossFit’s 2025 vendor deck shows fans what’s on tap for the Games in Albany.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

An Athlete’s Guide to Smarter Caffeine Use

Caffeine is one of the most widely used performance enhancers, with research consistently supporting its benefits for endurance, strength, and cognitive function. 

Whether you’re an athlete aiming for an edge in training or someone trying to optimize energy levels throughout the day, knowing how to use caffeine effectively can make a significant difference.

• When used wisely, caffeine can enhance focus, stamina, and recovery—but timing, dosage, and source are important to prevent jitters, crashes, and poor sleep.

This article outlines the science-backed strategy for caffeine consumption, helping you determine when to take it, how much is effective, and the best natural sources for performance.

COMPETITIONS

Inaugural WFP Tour Season Takes Shape

As the CrossFit Games season reaches its midpoint with the In-Affiliate Semifinals and In-Person Qualifying Events, the World Fitness Project Tour’s inaugural season is just beginning to heat up.

The Pro roster was finalized in early February, with Laura Horvath and Jeff Adler rounding out the list of 20 men and 20 women. The online qualifier for Tour Event I concluded in mid-March, revealing the complete lineup of competitors who will participate in Indianapolis, IN, May 9–11. 

• Ten men and 11 women qualified to compete in the Pro Division alongside the 20 signed athletes.

While the Pro roster is packed with superstars, several notable names will compete as Challengers – a mix of experienced Games veterans and emerging stars.

Challenger Online Qualifier I Results

Note: Due to Emma McQuaid’s withdrawal from Tour Event I because of injury, an additional spot has been added to the Pro Division for an online qualifier.

HIGHLIGHTS

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• 🎂Happy birthday to Dan Bailey.

• Well done to heavy lifter Pau Haro, ending on a 121-kilo/266-pound clean and jerk.

• Congratulations to Chase of Blues City CrossFit in Brentwood, MO, on this 147-kilo/325-pound jerk PR.

• Amazing job to Taylor Williamson, who took on the Rogue Echo Bike Challenge. She managed to bike 110 calories in five minutes. 😳

• 🍼Congratulations to Brent and Claire Fikowski, who will be welcoming another baby this summer.

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