2023 CrossFit Games

2023 CrossFit Games
VenueAlliant Energy Center
LocationMadison, Wisconsin
DatesAugust 1–August 6, 2023
Champions
MenJeffrey Adler
WomenLaura Horvath
TeamCrossFit Invictus
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The 2023 CrossFit Games is the 17th edition of the premier competition in the sport of CrossFit held from August 1 to August 6, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin.[1] The winners were Laura Horvath for the women's competition, Jeffrey Adler for the men's, and CrossFit Invictus for the team's.[2]

The qualification process for the 2023 CrossFit Games was adjusted this season,[3] and a worldwide ranking of athletes was introduced for the determination additional qualifying spots for the CrossFit Games.[4][5] All the workouts for the semifinals will also be standardized and programmed by CrossFit.[6] This Games is the final one to be held in Madison, Wisconsin since it was first held there in 2017.[7] The prize purse increased to $2.945 million this year, with the winners receiving $315,000.[8]

This year a number of top female athletes from 2022 did not compete at the Games, including the women champion Tia-Clair Toomey due to pregnancy,[9] and the runner-up Mal O'Brien.[10] Laura Horvath trailed Emma Lawson for large part of the Games, but managed three consecutive wins in the last four events to capture her first title at the Games.[11] The 2022 runner-up Roman Khrennikov led for most of the Games, but injured his foot in the final day of competition, and finished third to the eventual winner Jeffrey Adler.[12] After several years of absence, ESPN returned as broadcaster for the Games with live coverage on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+.[13]

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  2. ^ Spin, Brian (August 7, 2023). "Laura Horvath, Jeff Adler & CrossFit Invictus are the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Champions". The Barbell Spin.
  3. ^ Agnew, Mark (October 12, 2022). "CrossFit Games: changes to qualification process, standardised workouts for semi-finals". South China Morning Post.
  4. ^ Gannon, Katie; Adduci, Joey (November 10, 2022). "CrossFit Introduces Worldwide Ranking System". Morning Chalk Up.
  5. ^ "CrossFit Releases Official Top 100 Worldwide Rankings". The Barbell Spin. February 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Clark, Patrick (December 22, 2022). "CrossFit Announces Semifinal Locations And Dates For 2023 Season". BarBend.
  7. ^ Kelley, Camberyn; Penwell, Anderley (August 7, 2023). "Madison says goodbye to CrossFit Games".
  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference 2023 prize purse was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. ^ Friend, Brian (January 4, 2023). "Who Can Win The 2023 CrossFit Games With Tia-Clair Toomey Out?". BarBend.
  10. ^ Kitzi, Ava (May 16, 2023). "BREAKING: Mal O'Brien Out for the 2023 Season". Morning Chalk Up.
  11. ^ Blechman, Phil (August 7, 2023). "Laura Horvath Wins The 2023 CrossFit Games". BarBend. This is Horvath's fourth time on the podium and her first overall win.
  12. ^ Ritchey, Cori (August 7, 2023). "Roman Khrennikov Finishes Third at CrossFit Games Despite Injuring His Foot". Men's Health.
  13. ^ Finn, Teaganne (August 2, 2023). "2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Returns to ESPN Platforms for Final Four Days". Morning Chalk Up.