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Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to "Say Goodbye" at Torian Pro
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In today’s edition:
Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to “say goodbye to this chapter” at Torian Pro.
Coach development is the key to client retention and affiliate success.
Copa Sur kicks off this weekend—30 athletes compete for four Games spots in South America’s qualifier.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
In May, I'm taking the floor at Torian Pro, but this time, it's different. This time, it's my moment to say goodbye to this chapter.”
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Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to “Say Goodbye” at Torian Pro
The most dominant athlete in the sport of CrossFit, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, announced that her appearance at the Torian Pro in May will be a “goodbye to this chapter.”
The details: The seven-time CrossFit Games champion announced her decision on Wednesday in a YouTube video, seemingly signaling the end of her CrossFit career.
But Toomey-Orr did not go so far as to officially announce her retirement from competitive CrossFit altogether, leaving the door open for a possible Games run later this summer.
“In May, I'm taking the floor at Torian Pro, but this time, it's different. This time, it's my moment to say goodbye to this chapter. This sport has given me everything, every challenge, every triumph, and, most importantly, the incredible community that surrounds it,” Toomey-Orr said in the video.
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What business are you in?
What game are you playing?
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This fundamental lack of strategic clarity is why many affiliates struggle, even when they have had some success.
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5 Things You Need To Know About Copa Sur
The second In-Person Qualifying Event is taking place this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Thirty men and 30 women will compete for four tickets (two each) to the 2025 CrossFit Games.
Remind me: The Mayhem Classic granted the first four invitations to the 2025 Games earlier this month. The recipients included Austin Hatfield, Colten Mertens, Fee Saghafi, and Abbie Domit.
As we get ready for three action-packed days in Brazil, here are five things to know.
How They Qualified
The top 30 men and 30 women from the Open, who are also citizens of a South American country, received invitations to Copa Sur.
To qualify for the Games, athletes must have finished in the top one percent worldwide in the Open. All the competitors participating this weekend meet that requirement.
Check out the full men’s and women’s roster to see who’s competing.
POLL
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