The 2023 CrossFit Semifinals concluded after three weeks, with the final two competitions held over the past weekend. The action took place in two regions, with the more prominent being one in Europe. The 2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal took place in Berlin, Germany, featuring a number of the fittest athletes in the world. Despite the very strong roster, Lazar Đukić and Gabriela Migała successfully won their respective divisions.
Having featured one of the strongest lineups among the seven competitions, the 2022 CrossFit Europe Semifinal was awarded with 11 CrossFit Games qualifying spots for men and women, with an additional ten spots for the Teams.
2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal Leaderboards
Men
There were many elite men in the 2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal, but no one except Lazar Đukić displayed adequate consistency. Despite not winning any events, Lazar achieved an impressive five top-five finishes. Other athletes like Jelle Hoste claimed multiple event wins, but lost the advantage on other events.
- Lazar Đukić — 607 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Henrik Haapalainen — 565 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Moritz Fiebig — 531 ponts (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Jelle Hoste — 524 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Jonne Koski — 520 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Uldis Upenieks — 483 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- David Shorunke — 481 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Björgvin Karl Gudmundsson — 481 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Bronislaw Olenkowicz — 449 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Michal Wsolowski — 426 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Fabian Beneito — 420 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Colin Bosshard — 404 points
- Victor Hoffer — 401 points
- Luka Vunjak — 396 points
- Alex Kotoulas — 375 points
Women
The women’s division of the 2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal was much tighter than the men’s, as Gabriela Migała and Annie Thorisdottir battled from the start and until the end. However, the two-time Fittest Woman On Earth, Annie, could not overtake Gabriela who had an early lead.
- Gabriela Migała — 629 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Annie Thorisdottir — 604 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Laura Horvath — 577 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Emma Tall — 556 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Karin Freyová — 544 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Matilde Garnes — 494 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Manon Angonese — 483 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Ella Wunger — 476 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Elisa Fuliano — 441 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Emma McQuaid — 429 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Rebecka Vitesson — 424 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- Jacqueline Dahlstrøm — 409 points
- Linda Keesman — 400 points
- Oihana Moya — 386 points
- Thuridur Erla Helgadottir — 375 points
Teams
Apart from their first event slip-up, the No Shortcuts CrossFit team did not leave any room to get overtaken. CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue slowly moved up, but ended up falling just 12 points short of first place.
- No Shortcuts CrossFit — 546 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue — 534 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Walleye Athlete — 519 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Oslo Blackout — 516 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Genas — 492 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Prestanda — 492 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Portti — 435 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Trondheim — 420 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Oslo Najs — 399 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
- CrossFit Rotherham — 396 points (Qualified For CrossFit Games)
Related: 2023 CrossFit North America West Semifinal Results — Pat Vellner & Alex Gazan Shine
Individual Division Tests (Workouts) Recap
TEST ONE
For time:
- 3,000-meter Echo Bike
- Hand-Over-Hand Pull (84 feet)
- 2,000-meter Assault AirRunner
- Hand-Over-Hand Pull (84 feet)
- 1,000-meter SkiErg
- Hand-Over-Hand Pull (92 feet)
Time cap: 30 minutes Women: 180 pounds Men: 225 pounds
Men’s Results
- Jelle Hoste — 22:05.34
- Lazar Đukić — 22:34.66
- Henrik Haapalainen — 22:37.81
Women’s Results
- Jennifer Muir — 23:47.68
- Madeleine Persson — 24:31.18
- Gabriela Migala — 24:34.26
TEST TWO
As many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
- 5 Ring Complexes (1 Toe-To-Ring, 1 Muscle-Up, 1 Ring Dip)
- 20 Single-Leg Squats
- Max Burpees Over Box
*Complete 3 rounds, resting 1 minute between rounds.
*Score is total reps across the 3 minutes.
Women Wear a 10-pound ruck, 24-inch box
Men Wear a 20-pound ruck, 30-inch box
Men’s Results
- Jonne Koski — 57 reps
- Enrico Zenoni — 52 reps
- Lazar Đukić — 50 reps
Women’s Results
- Emma Tall — 54 reps
- Claudia Gluck — 50 reps
- Elisa Fuliano — 49 reps
TEST THREE
For time:
Semifinals Linda — 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 reps of:
- Deadlifts
- Dumbbell Bench Presses
- Squat Cleans
Time cap: 17 minutes
Women: 220-pound deadlifts, 60-pound dumbbells, 105-pound squat cleans
Men: 295-pound deadlifts, 90-pound dumbbells, 145-pound squat cleans
Men’s Results
- David Shorunke — 12:26.68
- Bronislaw Olenkowicz — 13:13.08
- Lazar Đukić — 13:17.76
Women’s Results
- Gabriela Migala — 12:08.95
- Annie Thorisdottir — 12:08.97
- Jennifer Muir — 12:25.97
TEST FOUR
For load:
- Run 800 meters
- Max Snatch
Time cap: 6 minutes
After the time cap for test four clocked out, the athletes had just two minutes to rest before initiating Test Five.
Men’s Results
- Bronislaw Olenkowicz — 295 pounds
- Aniol Ekai — 290 pounds
- Björgvin Karl Guđmonndsson — 285 pounds
Women’s Results
- Karin Freyova — 210 pounds
- Laura Horvath — 210 pounds
- Gabriela Migala — 200 pounds
TEST FIVE
For time:
- 8 Snatches
- Run 800 meters
Time cap: 6 minutes
Women: 125-pound snatch Men: 185-pound snatch
Men’s Results
- Jelle Hoste— 02:56.25
- Victor Helsinghof — 03:07.63
- Michal Wesolowski — 03:10.01
Women’s Results
- Aimee Cringle — 03:12.18
- Gabriela Migala — 03:15.22
- Karin Freyova — 03:17.57
TEST SIX
For time:
- 20 Overhead Squats
- 500-meter Row
- Three Handstand-Walk Pirouettes
- Two Seated Legless Rope Climbs
- 20 Strict Chest-To-Wall Handstand Push-Ups
- Two Seated Legless Rope Climbs
- Three Handstand-Walk Pirouettes
- 500-meter Row
- 20 Overhead Squats
Time cap: 15 minutes (Men) — 16 minutes (Women)
Women: 125-pound Squat
Men: 185-pound Squat
Men’s Results
- Victor Hoffer — 09:34.11
- Jonne Koski — 09:39.70
- Björgvin Karl Guđmonndsson — 10:06.81
Women’s Results
- Laura Horvath — 10:40.27
- Annie Thorisdottir — 11:25.61
- Elisa Fuliano — 11:41.07
TEST SEVEN
Three rounds for time of:
- Echo Bike Calories (Men: 15 calories / Women: 10 calories)
- 20 Toes-To-Bar
- 60-Foot Sandbag Bear-Hug Carry
Women: 150-pound Sandbag
Men: 200-pound Sandbag
Men’s Results
- Jelle Hoste — 04:06.87
- Victor Hoffer — 04:13.48
- Henrik Haapalainen — 04:14.34
Women’s Results
- Laura Horvath — 04:09.16
- Rebeca Vitesson — 04:13.63
- Ella Wunger — 04:16.33
Related: 2023 CrossFit Africa Semifinal Results — Jason Smith & Michelle Basnett Victorious The 2023 CrossFit
Games will take place on August 1-6 in Madison, Wisconsin once again. In addition, now that all seven Semifinal competitions are completed, the names of all 40 competitors in all three divisions are known. The only thing left is for CrossFit to officially confirm the roster and resolve any potential complications.