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Who's In a CrossFit Games Qualifying Position?
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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.
In today’s edition:
The In-Affiliate Semifinals are a wrap! Who's in position for a Games ticket?
CrossFit legend Cole Sager walks away from the sport’s biggest stage.
Still Not Taking Creatine? You might be leaving performance gains on the table.
Mat Fraser’s HWPO Training joins the CrossFit-HYROX partnership trend.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
This isn’t a retirement post… This is more like a ‘I’ll see you around' post. I’m not done with athletics; I’m just done with the CrossFit Games.”
IN-AFFILIATE SEMIFINALS LEADERBOARD (Unofficial until May 19, 2025)
Men (Qualifying position in bold) | Women (Qualifying position in bold) |
|---|---|
1. Jeffrey Adler — 13 | 1. Arielle Loewen — 33 |
2. Jay Crouch — 26 | 2. Siria Meha — 40 |
3. Dallin Pepper — 45 | 3. Alexis Raptis — 43 |
4. James Sprague — 54 | 4. Olivia Kerstetter — 59 |
5. Tudor Magda — 56 | 5. Anikha Greer — 64 |
6. Jayson Hopper — 57 | 6. Caroline Stanley — 82 |
7. Ricky Garard — 62 | 7. Brooke Wells — 86 |
8. Justin Medeiros — 67 | 8. Madeline Sturt — 88 |
9. Enrico Zenoni — 82 | 9. Danielle Brandon — 94 |
10. Colin Bosshard — 84 | 9. Haley Adams — 94 |
11. Harry Lightfoot — 92 | 11. Aimee Cringle — 95 |
12. Jonne Koski — 99 | 11. Grace Walton — 95 |
13. Chris Ibarra — 100 | 13. Kyra Milligan — 100 |
14. Tom Kingdon — 106 | 14. Mirjam von Rohr — 116 |
15. Jack Rozema — 110 | 15. Lucy McGonigle — 117 |
Full leaderboard here.
CROSSFIT GAMES
“Not a Retirement Post” – Cole Sager Opens Up About Leaving the CrossFit Games
Credit: @colesager35 / Instagram
CrossFit Games veteran Cole Sager won’t participate in the 2025 Games season.
Sager, 34, announced the news in a video on his Instagram page, where he quickly pivoted to say, “This isn’t a retirement post.”
It’s just a formal announcement that he won’t be participating in the CrossFit Games season, potentially leaving the door open for other competitions.
“This is more like a ‘I’ll see you around' post.’ I’m not done with athletics; I’m just done with the CrossFit Games,” said Sager in his post.
Sager is one of the only athletes to amass more than 10 Games appearances (he has 11).
He has never been on the podium but has demonstrated impeccable resilience and a tremendous love for the sport.
In his post, Sager clarifies that his decision not to participate has nothing to do with CrossFit HQ or the 2024 CrossFit Games.
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SPEED READS
📺 📽️ “What People Get Wrong About CrossFit”: Stephane Rochet (CF-L3), CrossFit’s Senior Content Writer, joined host Denise Thomas (CF-L4) on The CrossFit Podcast to discuss myths and misconceptions about CrossFit’s intensity, technique, injury, and more.
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ICYMI: Gazan opts out of Semis to earn Games spot at NorCal.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
The Science of Creatine and Why Every CrossFit Athlete Should Consider Taking It
Credit: Frank Nguyen
Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements for improving athletic performance, yet many athletes still hesitate to use it due to misconceptions about its effects.
For CrossFit athletes, who rely on explosive power, endurance, and rapid recovery, creatine can be a game-changer.
Backed by decades of research, creatine supplementation has been shown to enhance strength, increase muscle endurance, speed up recovery, and even support cognitive function.
This article breaks down the science behind creatine, its benefits for CrossFit athletes, and why it deserves a place in every serious competitor’s nutrition plan.
HYROX
Mat Fraser’s HWPO Training Announces HYROX Partnership
Credit: Eric Castanos / HWPO Training
HWPO Training, the fitness brand and training platform led by five-time CrossFit Games champion Mat Fraser, is entering the HYROX fitness racing trend.
The company announced on Tuesday that it will partner with HYROX through a digital collaboration. Simultaneously, Fraser posted a video on Instagram announcing he’s got another HYROX race on the books for the fall and he’ll be training “for real” this time.
Remind me: The worlds of CrossFit and HYROX continue to coexist; however, a trend has emerged in which traditionally CrossFit-focused training camps and fitness brands are incorporating HYROX into their offerings.
PRVN Fitness, co-founded by Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Shane Orr, is one of the most notable brands recently to invest in HYROX, following closely on the heels of John Singleton’s The Progrm.
HWPO Training did not disclose any further details about the partnership but expressed enthusiasm surrounding the fitness race that is taking over the U.S.
“I did my first race a couple of months ago, and I can’t wait to do the next one, but this time we're bringing the whole community of hard workers with us, so stay tuned,” said Fraser in a social media post announcing the partnership.
HIGHLIGHTS
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🔥Take a sneak peek at what Heavy Isabel looked like for Christine Kolenbrander. Well done, Christine!
Here’s a new movement to try: Skierg burpees 😜 What do we think? Something to add to your next workout?
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