Finding the Fittest on Earth is easy. Said NO-ONE EVER!
So how do they find the fittest on earth? Well, if you’ve been living under a rock and have no idea what this is all about, that’s ok, it’s better late than never to learn about one of the fastest growing sports in America.
The Regionals are the second stage of a three stage journey which spans over the CrossFit Games season. First their’s the Open, second Regionals, and third the CrossFit Games. Every year the Regionals are held from May to June and are live, three day competitions.
“The CrossFit Games have become one of the fastest growing sports in America.” ~ Forbes
How the Regionals work are two regions combine and the top Open athletes compete at one of 9 Regionals. The toughest, strongest athletes on earth then give it their all to secure their place at the grand event, the Reebok CrossFit Games.
Then the top 5 athletes from North America, Europe and Australasia, top 4 from Meridian and top 1 from Latin America divisions earn a qualifying spot at the CrossFit Games. Their are only 40 men, 40 women, 40 teams, 80 teenagers, and 240 masters who will secure a spot at the Games.
Who will make it, who will not?
If you missed some, or all of the Regionals, that’s ok, 9 Regionals over a 3 week period was exhausting not only for the athletes, but us viewers trying to keep up with with this grueling test for the Fittest on Earth!
Watch this blog for all 6 events over the 3 day competition at all 9 Regionals, and find out which men, women, teams, masters and teens came out on top of the 2018 Leaderboard.
Congratulations to all athletes that competed and gave it their all. You should be super proud of your accomplishments and all your hard work and efforts. We look forward to you coming back stronger than ever before in the 2019 CrossFit Games season.
And to all athletes who qualified for the 2018 CrossFit Games, we’ll see you in Madison August 1st – 5th….. May the Fittest on Earth WIN!
Who watched Week 1, 2 and 3 of the 2018 CrossFit Games Regionals? What was your favorite event? Who was your favorite athlete competing? What was the biggest surprise of the Games? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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