Over a decade ago, Hattie Kanyo had no idea where her life was going. Now, she is about to attend her second CrossFit Games. From wildland firefighting to coaching CrossFit to competing for the title of Fittest on Earth, Kanyo stands as proof that success does not always start with certainty.
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To be “CrossFit” is to possess a general physical capacity that lends itself generally well to any and all contingencies: to the likely, to the unlikely, to the known, to the unknown. The fitness of the CrossFit athlete provides a solid foundation from which to take on any sport or any task. CrossFit Sport highlights the feats of everyday athletes applying this general physical capacity to the demands of their individual lives and chosen sports, along with the CrossFit Games, the world’s premier test of broad and general fitness, and its qualifying events.
2025 Community Cup FAQs
Published on June 6, 2025View a list of FAQs related to the 2025 Community Cup workouts and competition.
Meet the 2025 Community Cup Programmers
Published on June 6, 2025Of the over 200 workouts submitted from around the world, only three were chosen. Meet the affiliate owners who created your 2025 Community Cup workouts.
The Power of ‘Yes’: Abi Wynn-Jones’ Fight Against EDS
Published on October 30, 2024In a world that has always told her, “You can’t do that,” it only took one person to say, “Let’s see what you can do,” to save Abi Wynn-Jones’ life. Through the support of the CrossFit community and her determination to return to her love for sport, Wynn-Jones is continuing to overcome challenges with her genetic disorder.
Double Duty — Arielle Loewen’s Tale of Motherhood and CrossFit Games Redemption
Published on December 8, 2023After finding out she was two months pregnant in 2018, longtime Regional athlete Arielle Loewen retired from competitive CrossFit to focus on motherhood and take on a new set of challenges: recovering after giving birth and learning the ropes of parenthood. Unexpectedly in 2021, Loewen returned to the sport she loved, proving to herself she still had the strength and skills to be both an elite athlete and a great mother.
The Grit for Greatness — Samantha Rubin Paves New Paths for Women in Sports
Published on December 1, 2023The number of women leaders working in sports has steadily increased over the years, but Samantha Rubin faced a number of challenges as she rose through the ranks. With stigmas still prevalent, Rubin looks forward to joining the ranks of role models for future generations of women and girls in sports and fitness.
CrossFit: David McKay’s Guide on How to Do Hard Things
Published on November 3, 2023While in his 50s, David McKay picked up CrossFit to help him train harder for Nordic ski races. But CrossFit wouldn’t just help McKay on the ski trail. A decade later, it would become a lifeline that helped him fight an aggressive form of cancer.
Tyson Bagent — CrossFit Athlete to Starting NFL Quarterback
Published on October 21, 2023Tyson Bagent has been defying the odds throughout his career. Get to know this CrossFit athlete who is living his dream as an NFL quarterback.
Hildon Carvalho Makes It to the CrossFit Games With Help From Affiliate
Published on August 30, 2023Hildon Carvalho qualified for the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games in the adaptive lower extremity division. The Brazilian athlete from CrossFit Park Extreme placed third overall and stood atop the podium after three grueling days of competition.
Campground Throwdown: Graciano Rubio vs. Andrew Hiller
Published on August 16, 2023In the RV camping area at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, Graciano Rubio (left) — a pro strongman athlete, Level 2 CrossFit Trainer, and owner of CrossFit ValleyView in Los Banos, California — takes on Andrew Hiller (right) in a friendly campground throwdown.