2021 CrossFit Games

2021 CrossFit Games
VenueAlliant Energy Center
LocationMadison, Wisconsin
DatesJuly 27–August 1, 2021
Champions
MenUnited States Justin Medeiros
WomenAustralia Tia-Clair Toomey
TeamCrossFit Mayhem
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The 2021 CrossFit Games was the 15th edition of the CrossFit Games held from July 27 to August 1, 2021.[1] Justin Medeiros won the men's competition, Tia-Clair Toomey the women's, and CrossFit Mayhem the team's.[2]

The qualification process for the Games is similar to that used before it was changed for the previous two seasons, but with the introduction of quarterfinals between the Open and the semifinal, and a last-chance qualifier.[3] The Affiliate Cup returned as the team competition with Games qualification based on gym affiliation and a new adaptive athlete division was introduced this season.[4]

This is the first season sponsored by NoBull after the Reebok sponsorship ended in 2020.[5] The total prize purse increased to $2.5 million with the individual winners each receiving $310,000.[6]

Justin Medeiros won the men's competition and became the youngest man to win the CrossFit Games. Tia-Clair Toomey won the women's competition for the fifth time, equaling Mat Fraser's record. Toomey also broke Fraser's record for the most number of cumulative event wins by bringing her total to 33.[7]

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  2. ^ Blennerhassett, Patrick (August 1, 2021). "CrossFit Games: Justin Medeiros shows the future is now as dominant Tia-Clair Toomey looks to have women's title in bag, again". South China Morning Post.
  3. ^ Kyllmann, Caro (January 9, 2021). "What are the CrossFit Continent Divisions and Quarterfinals?". BoxRox.
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  5. ^ Williams, Matthew (March 3, 2021). "CrossFit signs Nobull as Reebok title sponsor replacement". Sport Business.
  6. ^ Marquez, Tommy (June 3, 2021). "Breaking: CrossFit Announces Full Prize Purse For The CrossFit Games". Morning Chalk Up.
  7. ^ Gutman, Andrew (August 1, 2021). "Justin Medeiros, Tia-Clair Toomey Win 2021 CrossFit Games". BarBend.