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Guerrero
On May 4, 2013, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero faced off against boxing welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather. After 12 rounds, the decision was unanimous: Mayweather retained his title. Guerrero began...
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Gut Check
Recent research shows a diverse population of intestinal bacteria is essential for good health. In an effort to improve the quantity and diversity of their own personal microbiota, many...
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Born to Be Mild
Eleanor Brown examines the role of introverts in world full of selfies and overwhelming stimulation. A group of friends and I were meeting for lunch at a local restaurant. Near our table, two...
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The Story in Canada West
Competing on the first weekend of Regionals, Canada West athletes knew the top dogs on the men’s side: last year’s Games athletes, Lucas Parker and Tyson Takasaki. But the women’s side was wide open...
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CrossFit Radio Episode 333
On Episode 333 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed North East Regional winner Mathew Fraser, as well as Cody Looney of CrossFit Advantage. This episode was webcast on June 4, 2014. 3:16...
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Coach B and the Dip
If you’re going to train with Mike Burgener at his home nearly an hour north of San Diego, California, there are a few rules. First, only one person lifts on a platform at a time. Second, move your bar...
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The Story in Canada East
Sharing its weekend with four other events around the world—Australia, Central East, Europe and North West—the Canada East Regional proved to be an equally riveting show. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and...
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Hips Don't Lie: Deadlifts, Nasty Girls and Wyclef
On an unassuming industrial street in Long Island, New York, a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist does deadlifts. His name: Wyclef Jean. “So a friend was like, ‘Yo, you need to try CrossFit.’ I was...
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The Story in Central East
Although it shared its weekend with four other events, the Central East Regional was the show-stopper. The competitors’ names alone were enough to pique the interest of even the casual CrossFit Games...
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Torpedo School 2: Learn to Turn
Minimizing time spent at the wall is essential in swimming events. By mastering the open and flip turns, you can save energy and shave seconds off lap times. One of the simplest ways to improve times...
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The Story in South East
During this year’s South East Regional, Noah Ohlsen found himself in a familiar spot: first place at the end of Day 1. But in 2013, he slipped in the days that followed to end his weekend in seventh...
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CrossFit Radio Episode 334
On Episode 334 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Kevin Ogar. This episode was webcast on June 11, 2014. 1:17 On Jan. 12, Ogar was competing in the OC Throwdown when a freak accident in...
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Enemy Mind
Your thoughts can derail your performance—but only if you let them. Here are some common thoughts at CrossFit boxes all over the world: “I can’t wait until this is over. I can’t sleep the night before...
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The Story in North Central
The North Central Regional was certainly filled with surprises. After Day 1, Games veteran Alex Nettey sat atop the Leaderboard in a spot many had reserved for Kyle Kasperbauer, who finished third at...
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The Barber and the Barbell
Gabriel Stockton floated around from job to job. He was overweight and, after a bout with drugs, ended up in a mental hospital for a week. “When you’re doing drugs there’s like this fantasy that’s...
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The Story in Asia
CrossFit feels slightly different in Asia, according to Adrian Bozman. “The spirit here is ridiculous. People are just so fired up,” said Bozman, head judge at the Asia Regional in Korea. “It kinda...
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Training the Trainers
Experienced affiliate owners share key aspects of their coach-development programs, while owners of newer gyms explain how they’re planning to raise their own coaches. Ultimately, the goal of a...
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CrossFit Radio Episode 335
On Episode 335 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed CrossFit TNA owner Rochelle Thayer, as well as Level 1 Seminar Staff member Nicole Gordon. This episode was webcast on June 18, 2014....
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The Story in Africa
The Africa Regional has come a long way since 2009, when it was held outside on a grass field. In 2014, it was held at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa. “We had a pretty small rig ......
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Donnie Savella: Outworking Paralysis
In October 2012, Donnie Savella suffered an injury that eventually led to paralysis of his legs. He set a goal to get back into competitive shape by 2015. This year, he competed in the CrossFit Games...
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