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CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Livestream Numbers Surpass 2023 Figures

CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Livestream Numbers Surpass 2023 Figures

The 2024 CrossFit Open kicked off at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 29, with the announcement of 24.1. The livestream continued to show significant growth in viewership year over year and peaked during Dave Castro’s unveiling of the workout.  One big thing: Both maximum concurrent views (how many people were watching at once) and overall…
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2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Tips

2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Tips

We finally embark on CrossFit’s latest rendition of the largest fitness competition worldwide to kick off the 2024 season. The 14th edition of the CrossFit Open led with workout 24.1 on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024! Approximately 250,000 entrants from worldwide are primed for 24.1. It started with Dave Castro with one of his obscure Instagram workout clues. A…
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2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches

2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches

It’s here! The first workout of the 2024 CrossFit Open has been announced, and the new CrossFit season is officially underway. We’ve assembled a dream team of elite coaches — Caroline Lambray, Michele Letendre, and Justin Cotler — to bring you tips and strategies for each workout. They’ve coached many CrossFit Games podium athletes, including Jeffrey Adler, Patrick…
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The Open Report: Week 6 — It’s Here!

The Open Report: Week 6 — It’s Here!

Editor’s Note: “The Open Report” is a multi-part series by Mike Halpin that breaks down the current CrossFit Open registration numbers and examines where they stand in historical contexts. You can read the previous installments here. We have arrived. The 2024 CrossFit Open starts on February 29, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET, with the announcement of…
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The 2024 Rogue Invitational Will Be Hosted in Aberdeen, Scotland

The 2024 Rogue Invitational Will Be Hosted in Aberdeen, Scotland

The Rogue Invitational, which features elite CrossFit and strongman competition, is going aboard in 2024. The 2024 Rogue Invitational will be held from Nov. 8-10, 2024, in Aberdeen, Scotland. Since 2021, the Rogue Invitational has been hosted at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX. The sixth edition of the Rogue Invitational will be the first time…
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ROKA Partners With CrossFit Games, Adds Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to Athlete Roster 

ROKA Partners With CrossFit Games, Adds Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to Athlete Roster 

Eyewear and apparel brand ROKA has joined with CrossFit HQ to become an official partner for the 2024 CrossFit Games, the companies announced on Wednesday.  Remind me: The 2024 CrossFit Games is being held in Fort Worth, TX, from Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11. The first step to making the Games begins this week with CrossFit…
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9 Tips To Be a Low-Maintenance Crossfit Open Participant This Year

9 Tips To Be a Low-Maintenance Crossfit Open Participant This Year

The CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals can be a stressful time for many, especially for those looking to qualify for the next level of competition. I remember. I was there once. Or five times. I competed at the Regionals five times back in the day and in the 2014 CrossFit Games as an individual, and I was admittedly anxious…
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Maryland CrossFit Affiliate Rallies to Host 5K for Owners’ Family Member in Cancer Treatment

Maryland CrossFit Affiliate Rallies to Host 5K for Owners’ Family Member in Cancer Treatment

Jen Dant was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022. She’s just 32. Her cancer has since progressed to stage 4, which has expedited her treatment and overall everyday needs.  CrossFit Equity, a gym owned by Dant’s brother-in-law and sister-in-law, plans to host a virtual and in-person 5K event to raise money for Dant’s treatment and care. While she…
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Interview: Haley Adams on Finding the Joy In CrossFit Again After Her Year Away

Interview: Haley Adams on Finding the Joy In CrossFit Again After Her Year Away

(Editor’s Note: This is the second part of our interview with Haley Adams. You can read part one here.) For Haley Adams, returning to CrossFit after a year-long hiatus required a change in mindset. It required her to view the sport — and herself — from a different angle. It also required her to learn to have fun…
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How to Watch CrossFit Open Announcement 24.1

How to Watch CrossFit Open Announcement 24.1

The first live CrossFit Open workout announcement of the 2024 season is coming in hot on Thursday, February 29, on the official CrossFit YouTube channel. And we’ve got all the details you need to know heading into the event. [Related: Haley Adams Talks About Her Year Away From CrossFit Competition] 2024 CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Matchups The live…
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