The 2023 CrossFit Games are underway from August 1-6, marking the final year in Madison, Wisconsin. Therefore, dozens of athletes and teams joyfully came to compete in the sunny weather. In the ultimate quest to be crowned the Fittest Woman, Man, and Team on Earth, the athletes must conquer a series of twelve grueling workouts, expertly crafted to push their physical and mental boundaries to the absolute limit.
This comprehensive article provides real-time updates and essential information about the 2023 CrossFit Games. For a more in-depth daily recap of each day, be sure to visit our website.
2023 CrossFit Games Results & Leaderboards
Men (Top 15)
| Rank | Name | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Khrennikov | 543 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Adler | 443 |
| Chandler Smith | 432 | |
| 4 | Jay Crouch | 411 |
| 5 | Brent Fikowski | 405 |
| 6 | Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson | 401 |
| 7 | Patrick Vellner | 392 |
| 8 | Jelle Hoste | 364 |
| 9 | Bayley Martin | 363 |
| 10 | Jonne Koski | 357 |
| 11 | Dallin Pepper | 357 |
| 12 | Colten Mertens | 354 |
| 13 | Spencer Panchik | 336 |
| 14 | Lazar Đukić | 333 |
| 15 | Noah Ohlsen | 324 |
Women (Top 15)
| Rank | Name | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emma Lawson | 477 |
| 2 | Alexis Raptis | 458 |
| 3 | Laura Horvath | 457 |
| 4 | Alex Gazan | 450 |
| 5 | Arielle Loewen | 432 |
| 6 | Jamie Simmonds | 388 |
| 7 | Annie Thorisdottir | 388 |
| 8 | Bethany Flores | 370 |
| 9 | Emma Tall | 361 |
| 10 | Paige Powers | 350 |
| 11 | Danielle Brandon | 345 |
| 12 | Emily Rolfe | 341 |
| 13 | Gabriela Migala | 337 |
| 14 | Karin Freyova | 336 |
| 15 | Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir | 322 |
Teams (Top 15)
| Rank | Name | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CrossFit Invictus | 455 |
| 2 | CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue | 443 |
| 3 | CrossFit East Nashville PRVN | 410 |
| 4 | No Shortcuts CrossFit | 395 |
| 5 | CrossFit Mayhem Independence | 383 |
| 6 | CrossFit Prestanda | 363 |
| 7 | CrossFit Oba | 352 |
| 8 | CrossFit Move Fast Lift Heavy | 347 |
| 9 | CrossFit Walley Athlete | 344 |
| 10 | CrossFit Franco’s Misfits | 318 |
| 11 | CrossFit Genas | 303 |
| 12 | CrossFit Trondheim | 300 |
| 13 | CrossFit Oslo Blackout | 299 |
| 14 | CrossFit Krypton | 297 |
| 15 | CrossFit Portti | 278 |
Related: The CrossFit Games Relocates from Madison, WI, For 2024 Edition
Day Two — August 04 (Friday)
Individuals
The Alpaca Redux
For time:
- 126-foot sled push, starting with all six kettlebells
Then 3 rounds for time:
- 2 legless rope climbs
- 12 kettlebell clean and jerks
- 42-foot sled push, starting with two kettlebells* (53/70 lb)
*add two kettlebells to the sled after each round
Men’s Results
The heat caused some trouble on the first event of 2023 CrossFit Games Day Two, but Roman Khrennikov did not want to stop for anything until the finish line. So, he claimed his second workout victory at this competition already and made another step towards the title.
- Roman Krennikov — 12:34.59
- Jack Farlow — 12:54.31
- Brent Fikowski — 13:21.91
- Dallin Pepper — 13:57.83
- David Shorunke — 14:04.63
- Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson — 14:23.84
- Justin Medeiros — 14:31.17
- Jeffrey Adler — 14:33.78
- Chandler Smith — 14:49.37
- Ant Haynes — 15:02.37
Women’s Results
In what seemed to be a two-woman race between Laura Horvath and Alex Gazan, the third woman ended up winning. While everyone focused on the first two, Emma put on the burners and pushed the sled like it was nothing. Her final time ended up being over 30 seconds quicker than anyone else’s.
- Emma Tall — 15:54.01
- Laura Horvath — 16:36.18
- Alex Gazan — 17:25.97
- Emma Lawson — 17:35.41
- Alexis Raptis — 17:45.74
- Jamie Simmonds — CAP+3
- Rebecka Vitesson — CAP+3
- Abigail Domit — CAP+4
- Annie Thorisdottir — CAP+9
- Alexia Williams — CAP+9
Ski-Bag
For time:
- 30-calorie SkiErg
- 30 sandbag squats (125/200 lb)
- 20-calorie SkiErg
- 20 sandbag squats (125/200 lb)
Men’s Results
Colten Mertens came out as the biggest surprise on day two of the 2023 CrossFit Games, having claimed his first event victory ever. He did not pause for even a second throughout the entire event, which not many athletes managed to do.
- Colten Mertens — 04:30.60
- Samuel Kwant — 04:34.75
- Justin Medeiros — 04:51.88
- Jelle Hoste — 04:53.48
- Bronislaw Olenkowicz — 04:54.44
- Patrick Vellner — 04:55.13
- Chandler Smith — 04:57.11
- Jeffrey Adler — 04:59.86
- Roman Khrennikov — 05:00.83
- Jake Douglas — 05:05.72
Women’s Results
The second workout of the day saw Laura Horvath take over the number one spot overall after a sensational performance. While all other women struggled to complete the entire workout before the 6-minute time cap ran out, Laura Horvath managed to finish it in just four and a half minutes. This left everyone in awe and served as a statement that Laura came to win the title.
- Laure Horvath — 04:36.18
- Alex Gazan — 05:50.32
- Olivia Kerstetter — 05:50.91
- Ella Wunger — 05:54.35
- Ellie Turner — 05:58.87
- Amanda Barnhart — CAP
- Karin Freyova — CAP+3
- Gabriela Migala — CAP+3
- Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir — CAP+4
- Paige Semenza — CAP+4
Helena
3 rounds for time:
- 400-meter run
- 12 bar muscle-ups
- 21 dumbbell snatches (35/50 lb)
Men’s Results
Jeffrey Adler picked up the speed immediately off the gate and finished as the only man with a sub eight minute time. This moved him up the leaderboard, as he finished day two in second place. Thus, he remained the biggest threat for Roman Khrennikov for the remainder of the competition.
- Jeffrey Adler — 07:56.58
- Will Moorad — 08:05.63
- Lazar Đukić — 08:08.12
- Noah Ohlsen — 08:12.55
- Roman Khrennikov — 08:13.25
- Patrick Vellner — 08:16.52
- Chandler Smith — 08:17.72
- Jay Crouch — 08:18.36
- Uldis Upenieks — 08:19.90
- Ant Haynes — 08:21.29
Women’s Results
Jamie Simmonds won the event with an incredible time, but the real battle in this event went on between Alexis Raptis, Emma Lawson, and Laura Horvath. They were all hoping to land decent points, which would help them take over the overall top spot at the end of day two. The 18-year-old Emma Lawson walked away the happiest, as her fifth place finish was enough to make her the overall leader.
- Jamie Simmonds — 08:27.12
- Emma Cary — 08:38.61
- Alexis Raptis — 08:40.85
- Arielle Loewen — 08:42.74
- Emma Lawson — 08:44.92
- Bethany Flores — 08:46.27
- Paige Powers — 08:50.70
- Alex Gazan — 08:53.66
- Seher Kaya — 08:55.34
- Elisa Fuliano — 08:56.06
Teams
Olympic Total
For load:
- 1-rep-max snatch
- 1-rep-max clean and jerk
Results
After all members of the Team put in two attempts on the Snatch and Clean & Jerk each, the sum of their best lifts came out as a score. This was evidently a well-suited event for CrossFit East Nashville PRVN, since all four members of their Team turned out to be excellent Olympic Weightlifters.
- CrossFit East Nashville PRVN — 2,115 pounds
- CrossFit Walleye Athlete — 2,085 pounds
- CrossFit Invictus — 2,055 pounds
- CrossFit Milford Team Conquer — 2,035 pounds
- CrossFit Oba — 2,030 pounds
- CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue — 2,025 pounds
- No Shortcuts CrossFit — 2,020 pounds
- Templo SA CrossFit — 2,020 pounds
- CrossFit Prestanda — 1,995 pounds
- CrossFit Mayhem Independence — 1,995 pounds
Cross-Country 5K
For time:
- Run 5K as a team.
Results
All Teams ran at the same time, but only CrossFit Trondheim realized that getting an early lead and separating from the crowd was the right move. Having gained a lead over everyone, they maintained it until the finish line. They didn’t even let anyone get close to pushing them off the top spot.
- CrossFit Trondheim — 19:04.81
- CrossFit Invictus — 19:39.13
- CrossFit Invictus Unconquerable — 19:49.41
- CrossFit CLT The Grit Haus — 19:50.73
- CrossFit Toria Mayhem — 19:51.37
- CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue — 20:03.12
- CrossFit Move Fast Lift Heavy — 20:08.20
- CrossFit Prestanda — 20:10.79
- CrossFit Mayhem Independence — 20:16.88
- CrossFit Genas — 20:23.99
Bike, Row, Hold
For time:
- 150-calorie bike + handstand hold
- 125-calorie row + seated muscle-up and ring support
- 100-calorie bike + handstand hold
Results
CrossFit East Nashville PRVN closed out day two of the 2023 CrossFit Games with a dominating event win. No one was on their level for this event, mostly due to Tim Paulson, who performed brilliantly on the assault bicycle. However, the other members of the team had given their all, and their collective work was awarded with 100 points.
- CrossFit East Nashville PRVN — 10:56.46
- CrossFit Prestanda — 11:34.67
- CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue — 12:05.97
- No Shortcuts CrossFit — 12:11.92
- CrossFit Invictus — 12:19.00
- CrossFit Oba — 12:27.41
- CrossFit Mayhem Independence — 12:28.44
- Rhino CrossFit Dawgs — 12:33.78
- CrossFit Walleye Athlete — 12:41.10
- Koda CrossFit Redemption — 12:42.95
Day One — August 03 (Thursday)
Individuals
Ride
- Complete as many laps as possible in 40 minutes on a Trek Bikes Marlin 8 mountain bike.
Women’s Results
Emma Lawson crushed her opponents on the Bike workout by separating herself from the pack early on and holding out until the end of the race. She ended up with multiple cramps in her legs, but it was worth it for 100 points. This was also her first CrossFit Games workout victory ever.
Note: The Women below are listed according to their official position in this workout, but their exact time splits are not available.
- Emma Lawson
- Emily Rolfe
- Emma Tall
- Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir
- Alexis Raptis
- Bethany Flores
- Gabriela Migala
- Jamie Simmonds
- Laura Horvath
- Karin Freyova
Men’s Results
Jonne Koski was the men’s champion in a very tight bike race. He held alongside four other men for approximately 38 minutes, but quickly got away from them at the end of the race. Jonne was seen hydrating throughout the race and utilizing other athletes to break the air drag for him, proving how strategic this event was.
Note: The Men below are listed according to their official position in this workout, but their exact time splits are not available.
- Jonne Koski
- Jeffrey Adler
- Jay Crouch
- Roman Khrennikov
- Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson
- Jelle Hoste
- Moritz Fiebig
- Dallin Pepper
- James Sprague
- Brent Fikowski
Pig Chipper
For time:
- 10 Pig flips
- 25 chest-to-bar pull-ups
- 50 toes-to-bars
- 100 wall-ball shots
- 50 toes-to-bars
- 25 chest-to-bar pull-ups
- 10 Pig flips
Women’s Results
Although other athletes displayed great endurance, Laura Horvath’s sheer power proved to be the edge she needed to win the event. She was not near the top throughout the event, but overtook everyone with on the final ten Pig Flips.
- Laura Horvath — 13:50.40
- Arielle Loewen — 14:43.54
- Alexis Raptis — 15;14.94
- Emma Cary — 15:38.84
- Olivia Kerstetter — 15:49.36
- Alex Gazan — 16:13.36
- Christine Kolenbrander — 16:18.58
- Annie Thorisdottir — 16:20.26
- Baylee Rayl — 16:27.08
- Emma Tall — 16:32.72
Men’s Results
Roman Khrennikov was in no rush in this event, as he realized how many athletes would gas-out by the final ten pig flips. So, being the strength freak he is, Roman easily completed all ten pig flips and took first place.
- Roman Khrennikov — 14:28.77
- Lazar Đukić — 14:44.74
- Brent Fikowski — 15:04.80
- Spencer Panchik — 15:20.83
- Moritz Fiebig — 15:25.18
- Patrick Vellner — 15:36.50
- Samuel Cournoyer — 15:47.53
- Will Moorad — 16:00.90
- Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson — 16:12.76
- Jay Crouch — 16:17.00
Inverted Medley
For time:
- 30-foot unbroken handstand walk over the ramp
- 8 free-standing handstand push-ups
- Unbroken obstacle steps to a 180° pirouette
- 16 pull-overs
- Unbroken obstacle steps to a 360° pirouette
- 8 free-standing handstand push-ups
- 30-foot unbroken handstand walk over the ramp
Women’s Results
Despite placing relatively poorly on the first two events, Danielle Brandon crushed the third event with perfect technique. Any mistake in this event meant starting over, but Danielle performed every movement amazingly.
- Danielle Brandon — 03:12.75
- Elisa Fuliano — 03:46.89
- Paige Powers — 03:56.62
- Shelby Neal — 03:57.57
- Alexis Raptis — 04:13.51
- Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir — 04:17.56
- Emily Rolfe — 04:23.30
- Sydney Wells — 04:33.67
- Baylee Rayl — 04:45.39
- Matilde Garnes — 04:51.37
Men’s Results
Cole Greashaber was the one athlete that made this workout look easy, which is why he grabbed max points as well. He was the only man with a time under 4 minutes, but his attempt was so smooth that it didn’t seem like he was in any rush whatsoever.
- Cole Greashaber — 03:47.89
- Justin Medeiros — 04:03.63
- Bayley Martin — 04:25.68
- Jay Crouch — 04:27.72
- Roman Khrennikov — 04:40.23
- Patrick Vellner — 04:48.38
- Chandler Smith — 04:50.28
- Nick Mathew — 04:51.69
- Samuel Cournoyer — 04:57.40
- Henrik Haapalainen — 05:12.34
Teams
2-2-2-2 Redux
For time in M/F pairs:
- Accumulate 175 overhead squats
Starting every 2 minutes:
- 12/9-calorie SkiErg each (M/F)
- 1 seated legless rope climb each (M/F)
- Max-reps synchro overhead squats
When 2 minutes are up, the first pair stops working and returns while the second pair begins working.
Each pair will have 4 intervals to work (8 total intervals).
Results
The teams were taken aback by how challenging their first workout was because nobody was able to finish it within the given time cap. However, CF Mayhem Independence came from behind and were the closest out of everyone to the finish. They only needed to complete 43 more repetitions to complete the event.
- CrossFit Mayhem Independence — Cap+43
- CrossFit East Nashville PRVN — Cap+50
- CrossFit Move Fast Lift Heavy — Cap+50
- CrossFit Franco’s Misfits — Cap+50
- CrossFit Krypton — Cap+52
- CrossFit Oba — Cap+56
- CrossFit Milford Team Conquer — Cap+64
- CrossFit Invictus — Cap+65
- No Shortcuts CrossFit — Cap+67
- CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue — Cap+69
Ride Relay
- With two bikes per team, max laps in one hour.
Results
The bike race proved to be an exciting workout for the Teams as it did for the Individuals. Multiple Teams started their 18th lap when the 40-minute time cap ran out. So, it became a race to the finish line, and CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue were the fastest.
Note: The Teams below are listed according to their official position in this workout, but their exact time splits are not available.
- CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue
- CrossFit Invictus
- CrossFit Trondheim
- CrossFit Kilo II
- CrossFit Genas
- CrossFit Prestanda
- No Shortcuts CrossFit
- CrossFit Oslo Blackout
- CrossFit Portti
- CrossFit Oba
Related: Jason Smith Issues Statement on 2023 CrossFit Games Provisional Suspension
Remaining Schedule
The 2023 CrossFit Games are livestreamed on the official CrossFit Games website, app, YouTube, Twitch, and ESPN.
August 5th, 2023 (Saturday)
- Teams — 9:00 A.M. to 6:10 P.M.
- Individuals — 10:10 A.M. to 4:55 P.M.
August 6th, 2023 (Sunday)
- Teams — 9:00 A.M. to 2:55 P.M.
- Individuals — 10:00 A.M. to 4:45 P.M.
2023 CrossFit Games Prize Money
Alongside the prize they get for their overall placing, athletes will be awarded $3k for an event victory, $2k for placing second in an event, or $1k for finishing third in an event.
Individuals
- $315,000
- $125,000
- $85,000
- $60,000
- $45,000
- $40,000
- $35,000
- $32,000
- $29,000
- $26,000
- $20,000
- $18,000
- $15,000
- $14,000
- $13,000
- $12,000
- $11,000
- $10,000
- $9,000
- $8,000
- $7,000
- $6,750
- $6,500
- $6,250
- $6,000
- $5,750
- $5,500
- $5,250
- $5,000
- $4,750
- $4,500
- $4,250
- $4,000
- $3,750
- $3,500
- $3,250
- $3,000
- $2,750
- $2,500
- $2,250
Teams
- $100,000
- $75,000
- $45,000
- $30,000
- $35,000
- $15,000
- $12,000
- $9,000
- $6,000
- $3,000