On this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, Jacob Heppner joins the conversation to discuss the athletes going head-to-head in the live announcement of Open Workout 26.1 and his return to competition in the Masters division. Heppner, who competed as an individual at the CrossFit Games for five years, will return to competitive CrossFit in 2026 as a Masters athlete in the 35-39 division. Just announced, Jayson Hopper, Dallin Pepper, Colten Mertens, and Austin Hatfield will take on 26.1 live from Moffett Federal Air Field in San Jose, California, shortly after the workout is revealed.
The Sport of Fitness Podcast: 26.1 Athletes Revealed, Jacob Heppner Joins the Show
On this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, Jacob Heppner joins the conversation to discuss the athletes going head-to-head in the live announcement of Open Workout 26.1 and his return to competition in the Masters division.
February 4, 2026