August 10, 2024 – Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas: Day 3 of the CrossFit competition promises an intense display of strength, endurance, and strategy as athletes prepare for three grueling workouts: Chad, the Clean Ladder, and Push Pull 2.0.

The stakes are high, with each workout playing a critical role in determining who advances to the final rounds.

Workout 5: Chad

The day kicks off at 10:00 am with Workout 5: Chad, a test of sheer endurance and mental toughness. Athletes face 1,000 step-ups, each carrying a 35-pound weight for women and a 45-pound weight for men.

These step-ups are broken down into 250 trips, requiring both physical strength and careful pacing.

This workout, lasting until 11:15 am, is a true test of grit. Athletes need to manage their energy and focus to complete the high volume of repetitions.

The outcome of this workout will likely have a significant impact on the leaderboard, as those who excel in endurance could make major gains in their standings.

Workout 6: Clean Ladder

At 1:55 pm, the competition heats up with Workout 6: Clean Ladder. This event is a three-round ladder where athletes lift progressively heavier weights in a sequence of cleans. The structure is as follows:

Round 1: 3-3-2-2-1 cleans, with weights ranging from 165 to 205 lb for women and 255 to 295 lb for men.

Round 2: 2-1-1-1 cleans, with weights increasing to 205 to 230 lb for women and 295 to 325 lb for men.

Round 3: 1-1-1 cleans, with the final challenge seeing athletes attempt 230 to 250 lb for women and 325 to 365 lb for men.

This workout, ending at 3:55 pm, will test athletes’ power and technical skill. The Clean Ladder is notorious for shaking up the standings as it pushes competitors to their limits, forcing them to perform under pressure with little room for error.

The heaviest lifts will likely come down to the wire, with every rep potentially altering the day’s leaderboard.

Workout 7: Push Pull 2.0

The final event of the day, Workout 7: Push Pull 2.0, begins at 6:10 pm and concludes at 8:25 pm. This workout is expected to challenge athletes with a combination of pushing and pulling movements that test both upper and lower body strength.

While specific details of this workout are yet to be revealed, the format suggests a high-intensity challenge that will require a blend of strength, endurance, and strategy.

As the last event of the day, Push Pull 2.0 is likely to be a decisive factor in setting up the competition for the final day. Athletes will need to dig deep to maintain their rankings or climb higher in the standings. The anticipation is high as fans and competitors alike await the results.

Updated Cut Schedule: A Last-Minute Change Saves 10 Athletes

In a surprising last-minute update, the CrossFit Games organizers have announced a significant change to the cut schedule for Saturday’s events. Originally, the plan was to reduce the field of competitors from 30 down to 20 by the end of today’s competition. However, this has now been altered, allowing the top 30 men and women to continue into Sunday’s events.

This decision, communicated through an official notice from CrossFit Games Support, means that the anticipated cuts beyond 30 will no longer take place.

The revised plan ensures that more athletes will have a chance to compete on the final day, increasing the intensity and excitement as they vie for a top spot in the standings.

Current Top Ten for Men

Here is the list of the top ten men with their overall points:

James Sprague – 346 points

Roman Khrennikov – 337 points

Brent Fikowski – 322 points

Jayson Hopper – 310 points

Jelle Hoste – 304 points

Ricky Garard – 301 points

Patrick Vellner – 296 points

Jay Crouch – 289 points

Dallin Pepper – 286 points

Samuel Kwant – 282 points

Current Top Ten for Women

Here is the list of the top ten women with their overall points:

Tia-Clair Toomey – 382 points

Haley Adams – 352 points

Emily Rolfe – 352 points

Bethany Flores – 340 points

Gabriela Migała – 334 points

Aimee Cringle – 280 points

Paige Semenza – 271 points

Grace Walton – 270 points

Madeline Sturt – 268 points

Danielle Brandon – 252 points

Looking Ahead

As Day 3 of the CrossFit competition at Dickies Arena unfolds, each workout serves as a crucial stepping stone toward the championship.

Athletes must bring their best to every event, knowing that any misstep could cost them a spot in the final rounds. With the competition heating up, all eyes are on who will rise to the top and who will falter under the pressure.