Lindsey Valenzuela aka LV or Lift Like Lindsey, has been an athlete all of her life. At just 29 years young Lindsey's a competitive world renowned elite CrossFit athlete and Olympic Weightlifter, coach and most recently a new mother. As a child Lindsey grew up learning how to dance, swim, and play volleyball. Throughout middle school and high school Lindsey focused on taking volleyball to the next level. All her hard work paid off, and she went on to become a star collegiate volleyball player. During her collegiate volleyball career Lindsey discovered Olympic Weightlifting and began using this as her off season strength programming. In 2008 her passion to compete eventually led her from a collegiate volleyball career to an Olympic Weightlifting competitor. In September 2009 Lindsey discovered CrossFit through Olympic Weightlifting. She instantly fell in love with CrossFit, as it was a perfect match for her competitive athletic spirit. Since becoming an Olympic Weightlifter and … [Read more...] about Lindsey Valenzuela – World Renowned Elite CrossFit Athlete and Olympic Weightlifter
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Julie Foucher – One of The Fittest, Most Consistent CrossFitters in the World
Julie Foucher is a medical degree student, professional CrossFit athlete and coach. She is also considered one of the fittest and most consistent CrossFitters in the world, never finishing outside top 5 at her four Games appearances. Julie's CrossFit athleticism stemmed from high school gymnastics, tennis, soccer, and track and field. As a senior she won the Michigan Division II all-around gymnastics championship. Julie was first introduced to CrossFit while completing her undergrad at the University of Michigan in the summer of 2009. Within one year she qualified for the Games, finishing in 5th place at the 2010 CrossFit Games and 2nd place at the Central East Regionals. Julie also finished in 5th place at the 2011 CrossFit Games but took out 1st place at the Central East Regionals. Julie then went on to become the 2nd Fittest Woman on Earth at the 2012 CrossFit Games and finish 1st place at the Central East Regionals. In 2013 she took a year off from competition to focus on medical … [Read more...] about Julie Foucher – One of The Fittest, Most Consistent CrossFitters in the World
Christmas Abbott – Badass Body, Professional CrossFit Athlete and Coach
Christmas Abbott is not your typical professional CrossFit athlete. Christmas is 35 years old, grew up in Texas, is the first woman to be seen on a NASCAR pit crew, and yes, she was born on December 20th, close enough to Christmas day that her mom decided to name her after it. She's also a ridiculously good looking fitness model who couldn't take a bad photo if she tried and makes most CrossFitters look ordinary, which isn't easy. What makes Christmas stand out from the crowd is her strikingly gorgeous girl-next-door look and heavily clad tattooed, perfectly buff, badass body. Yes, that's our girl. Christmas Abbott is one hell of a beauty! Christmas hasn't always been athletic. In her early 20s Christmas left college, went to Iraq as a civilian contractor for 4 years (hence the large gun tattooed on her right upper thigh) and was a heavy smoker. After her return from Iraq in 2006 Christmas started exercising and one year later her CrossFit journey began. She fell totally in love with … [Read more...] about Christmas Abbott – Badass Body, Professional CrossFit Athlete and Coach
Annie Thorisdottir – The First 2 Time Fittest Woman on Earth
Annie Thorisdottir aka “Thor’s Daughter” or #Dottir, has always been a superstar athlete and a born winner. Annie is a 27 year old Icelandic beauty from Reykjavik and all ABS and SMILE. She's also the first woman to win the CrossFit Games back-to-back, becoming 2 x Fittest Woman on Earth! As a young girl Annie was a gymnast for eight years, plus a ballet dancer and pole vaulter for two years. Annie tried CrossFit for the first time in 2009 when a friend signed her up to a CrossFit competition. With no prior CrossFit training, Annie went and won the competition. That same year Iceland received a wild card for the 2009 CrossFit Games, which meant Annie won a spot to compete. She had two months to train before making her CrossFit Games debut. It was the beginning of something beautiful, Annie performed strong and took home 11th place overall. That was it, Annie was in love with the sport and a CrossFit star was born. Annie went on to become the 2nd Fittest Woman on Earth at the 2010 … [Read more...] about Annie Thorisdottir – The First 2 Time Fittest Woman on Earth
Lauren Fisher – CrossFit Games Competitor, Rogue Athlete and Inspirational Role Model
Lauren Fisher is not your average 22 year old, born and raised Californian. No, she's definitely far from it! All through high school Lauren was a champion basketball player. She implemented CrossFit into her training at age 14, and made the full switch from basketball to CrossFit at the age of eighteen. As a senior, Lauren then qualified for the CrossFit Northern California Regionals and finished 12th overall, a stunning performance for such a young athlete. Lauren also has a talent for Olympic weightlifting, which led her to pursue it competitively with appearances at the American Open and Junior Pan Am Championships with Team USA. In 2014 she went on to win Best Female Lifter and the national title at the USA Weightlifting Junior National Championship. What Lauren lacks in age, she clearly makes up for in drive and her winning track record. As a professional Rogue athlete, Lauren's versatility and boundless potential make her a name to remember in years to come. Lauren first … [Read more...] about Lauren Fisher – CrossFit Games Competitor, Rogue Athlete and Inspirational Role Model
Seven Favorite Pictures of Brooke Wells
Brooke Wells is 21 years old, born and raised in Missouri, a University student, and one of the youngest competitors in the CrossFit Games. She began CrossFit training in high school, while also crushing it as a track star. She went on to win the Central Regionals in 2015 and qualify for the CrossFit Games. In her rookie year at the 2015 CrossFit Games Brooke placed 16th. In 2016, her second year competing at the CrossFit Games, Brooke finished in 6th place overall which means she is the 6th Fittest Woman on Earth. Wow! Brooke is young, confident, determined and a super strong athlete. We can't wait to see what she achieves this year and if she's going to be next up on the podium at the 2017 CrossFit Games. She is definitely one to watch in the world of CrossFit in the coming years. Keep up the amazing work Brooke, you are an inspiration to us all and a true champion! Train everyday like you're in the Tennis Stadium. - Brooke Wells Benchmark Stats: Clean & Jerk 255 … [Read more...] about Seven Favorite Pictures of Brooke Wells
Miranda Oldroyd
Miranda Oldroyd is a cross functional fitness and CrossFit Games athlete. Surprisingly fresh and relatable, Miranda is a great athlete. She exhibits a rock-solid work ethic, and an indomitable drive to be a better person. As an athlete she exhibits a great balance of fitness and family life, as well. You'll see CrossFit Games directors, commentators, and athletes discuss how helpful of an athlete she is. She's a superhero. In her CrossFit athlete profile she wrote: My entire life pretty much changed in the course of 6 months. Pretty interested to see how this goes this year. Had to sign up and going to get after it because it's not always about being prepared well to win...it's sometimes about just showing up and continuing to, no matter how unprepared you might feel. - Miranda Oldroyd Benchmark Stats: Clean & Jerk 215 lb Snatch 180 lb Deadlift 335 lb Back Squat 290 lb Diet and Training: You can learn about Miranda's diet … [Read more...] about Miranda Oldroyd
Brooke Ence is Awesome
Brooke Ence comes from a dance and sports background, and is a 27-year-old native of California. She may be a rookie in the CrossFit Games, but she still has plenty of time to improve on her 14th place finish before it is all said and done. Brooke first found CrossFit in 2009 after moving away for the summer and meeting Tommy Hackenbruck at Ute Crossfit in Utah. She trained with Tommy until she moved to Santa Cruz in 2011. Brooke started competing in 2010 but in 2015 she finally got her shot to compete at the CrossFit Games. She won the California Regional and finished 14th at the 2015 CrossFit Games. In 2016 she placed 6th at Regionals and was just 17 points away from a final qualifying spot. Let's be honest, Brooke makes CrossFit look HOT... and besides her absolutely amazing bod, we can't get enough of her fun, out-going and positive personality! We are all in competition with our own mind and as long as you do your best then you're going to be successful. Also, success … [Read more...] about Brooke Ence is Awesome
Eight Favorite Pictures of Camille Leblanc-Bazinet
Camille Leblanc-Bazinet is a 28 year old Canadian native. She is a chemical engineer, an accomplished gymnast, weightlifter, personal fitness coach and a full-time CrossFit Athlete. Camille has been to the CrossFit Games 7 times and won the 2014 CrossFit Games to become the Fittest Woman on Earth. Camille has been considered one of the best CrossFitters of all time, with 80 pull-ups at the 2014 Games. In 2016 Camille came in 21st place at the CrossFit Games. She keeps surprising us every year with her infectious smile, dedication and grit, grind and hustle. We Love you Camille! My advice is very simple: If you want something, work your ass off for it. - Camille Leblanc-Bazinet Benchmark Stats: Clean & Jerk 230 lb Snatch 190 lb Deadlift 300 lb Back Squat 310 lb Max Pull-ups 80 Diet & Training: Camille weighs and measures her food and eats 1-3 full cheat meals per week. She does multiple workouts in a day 3 + times a week. … [Read more...] about Eight Favorite Pictures of Camille Leblanc-Bazinet
Nine Favorite Pictures of Ragnheiður Sara Sigmundsdottir
Ragnheiður Sara Sigmundsdottir is a 24 year old Icelandic CrossFit Games competitor. She may still be a rookie, but that didn't stop her from finishing in third place and becoming the 2015 and 2016 CrossFit Games 3rd Fittest Woman on Earth. A worthy competitor, this European also defeated a crowded field at the 2015 and 2016 Meridian Regionals. Sara didn't come from much of an athletic background, but began weightlifting and CrossFit just over 3 years ago. As Sara says, she used to be a fat kid and finding CrossFit has been a life changing experience for her. She is a full time CrossFitter and has also become a personal trainer. Sara is a phenomenal, powerful and unwavering athlete which we can bet won't stop till she is standing in 1st place on the podium at the CrossFit Games. Go Sara Go! One must train like the mountain to become a mountain. - Sara Sigmundsdottir Benchmark Stats: Clean & Jerk 242 lb Snatch 198 lb Deadlift 341 lb Back Squat 297 lb Max … [Read more...] about Nine Favorite Pictures of Ragnheiður Sara Sigmundsdottir
Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir is the Fittest Woman on Earth
Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir is a 23 years young Icelandic, who was a gymnast from the age of six to sixteen, and then trained in track for 1 year. Katrin was looking for the next big thing to challenge her, so serendipitously in the summer of 2011 she saw on TV fellow Icelandic Annie Thorisdottir win the 2011 CrossFit Games. She decided to give it a try and that was it, she immediately fell in love with the sport. Katrin joined the same box as Annie, CrossFit Reykjavik in Reykjavík, Iceland and since then they've become training partners and work out together whenever they're both in Iceland. They've become best friends and push each other to be the best versions of themselves. Katrin first qualified for the 2012 CrossFit Games and came in 30th place, she competed again in 2013 and came in 24th place. She missed out on qualifying in 2014, however Katrin feels that missing this qualification was the differentiator that helped her come back and win the 2015 CrossFit Games. Katrin went on … [Read more...] about Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir is the Fittest Woman on Earth