2022 CrossFit Games

2022 CrossFit Games
VenueAlliant Energy Center
LocationMadison, Wisconsin
DatesAugust 3–August 7, 2022
Champions
MenUnited States Justin Medeiros
WomenAustralia Tia-Clair Toomey
TeamCrossFit Mayhem Freedom
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The 2022 CrossFit Games is the 16th iteration of the annual competition in the sport of CrossFit held from August 3 to August 7, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin.[1][2] Both Justin Medeiros and Tia-Clair Toomey repeated their 2021 win in their respective men's and women's competitions,[3] while CrossFit Mayhem Freedom won the team competition.[4]

The qualification process for the 2022 CrossFit Games was similar to the one used in 2021, starting with the Open, followed by the quarterfinals, the semifinals, and a last-chance qualifier.[5] The prize pool increased to $2,845,000 across all divisions this year; the elite individual winners received the same prize money but for the first time, all 40 top men and women would receive a share of the prize purse, as well as podium finishers of five Adaptive divisions.[6][7]

This season Justin Bergh became the general manager of sport and Adrian Bozman the director of competition, taking over from Dave Castro, who had been responsible for the Games since its inception.[8][9] Bozman introduced a number of new movements at the Games which proved challenging for a number of athletes.[10][11]

This season Roman Khrennikov participated in person at the Games for the first time despite qualifying for the Games four previous times, and Ricky Garard returned after a 4-year ban for drug use. Khrennikov and Garard was placed 2nd and 3rd respectively, with 2021 winner Justin Medeiros taking the crown for the second time in a tightly fought contest.[12] On the women's side, Tia-Clair Toomey prevailed over challenger Mal O'Brien who, at the age of 18, became the youngest-ever competitor to reach the podium. Toomey's 6th consecutive win was a new record, making her the only person to win six individual titles at the Games.[13]

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  8. ^ Blechman, Phil (January 5, 2022). "Who Is Justin Bergh, CrossFit's New General Manager Of Sport?". BarBend.
  9. ^ Newby, John (March 11, 2021). "CrossFit Director of Competition Adrian Bozman Details New Divisions, Supporting Every Entrant". Morning Chalk Up.
  10. ^ LoFranco, Justin (August 7, 2022). "New Movements Mark First Games for Bozman". Morning Chalk Up.
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  12. ^ Newby, John; Blennerhassett, Patrick; Genetin-Pilawa, Joe (August 7, 2022). "Justin Medeiros joined by Roman Khrennikov and Ricky Garard to Usher in New Era of Men's Elite". Morning Chalk Up.
  13. ^ Beers, Emily (August 7, 2022). "Tia-Clair Toomey Makes History, Wins Sixth Consecutive CrossFit Games". Morning Chalk Up.