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French Throwdown Starts Friday – 5 Things You Need to Know
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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.
In today’s edition:
The French Throwdown kicks off this weekend with four Games tickets on the line.
Why your post-WOD meal matters.
Luka Ðukić joins the Red Bull athlete roster.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Not many athletes in the world get the chance to become Red Bull athletes, so to be one of them is a massive privilege. It’s something I take very seriously…”
CROSSFIT GAMES
2025 French Throwdown – 5 Things You Need to Know, How to Watch, and Leaderboard
Credit: @frenchthrowdown / Instagram
The fourth 2025 CrossFit Games In-Person Qualifying Event (IPQE) begins this Friday at the Sud de France Arena in Montpellier, France. This is the second of two European IPQEs this season.
The French Throwdown features 40 men and 40 women fighting for two spots each at this summer’s CrossFit Games in Albany, NY.
Most athletes in the field qualified to compete through an online qualifier in February, and a few received special invitations.
Check out the full men’s and women’s rosters here.
As we get ready for three action-packed days in France, here are five things to know.
Live Streaming in French and English
The French Throwdown’s YouTube channel will stream the entire competition in both French and English.
Additionally, keep an eye on their Instagram page for updates, backstage content, and interviews with athletes.
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ICYMI: Six big storylines from CrossFit’s In-Affiliate Semifinals.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
Beyond the Protein Bars – Optimizing Post-Workout Nutrition for Recovery and Performance
Credit: Frank Nguyen
The debate between whole foods and supplementation persists in fitness and nutrition.
A recent article by Verywell Health titled “Forget Protein Bars. Parmesan Could Be Your Post-Workout Protein Fix” delves into this discussion, highlighting that a serving of Parmesan cheese can offer comparable protein content to some commercial protein bars, with fewer additives.
This revelation prompts a reevaluation of our post-workout nutrition choices. Are we relying too heavily on convenience foods and potentially overlooking the benefits of whole food options?
Understanding the science behind post-exercise nutrition can guide us in making informed decisions that enhance recovery and performance.
PROFILE
Backed by Red Bull, Luka Ðukić is Primed for the World Fitness Project
Credit: Red Bull
Energy drink giant Red Bull is continuing its investment in the sport of fitness. It has added Luka Ðukić, the 2024 Dubai Fitness Championship winner, to its expanding roster of athletes.
Ðukić joins 2023’s Fittest on Earth, Laura Horvath, and Games athletes Noah Ohlsen and Jonne Koski.
The news arrives just before the World Fitness Project (WFP) season begins, which is the primary focus of Ðukić’s year.
Red Bull has played a significant role in Ðukić’s preparation for WFP Tour Event I in Indianapolis this weekend. As he explained, their support has alleviated much of his burden and allowed him to stay focused on training, improving, and preparing.
Additionally, it provides a tremendous confidence boost for the Serbian athlete to be backed by a brand with such a legacy, believing in him and his success.
“This season, my goal is to level back up to where I’ve been in previous years, competing toe-to-toe with the best in the world,” Ðukić told Morning Chalk Up. “I want to perform and execute well at all three World Fitness Project events so that my overall ranking reflects the work I’ve put in at the end of the year.”
HIGHLIGHTS
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🎂Happy birthday to Alessandra Pichelli and Jenn Smith.
Happy belated birthday (5/5) to Carlos Fleury.
Well done to Ella Price on this 90-kilo/198-pound snatch PR.
Check out teenage athlete Antonella Sanchez with this 85-kilo/187-pound snatch.
🔥Take a look at what Heavy Isabel looked like for Arielle Loewen last weekend.
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