CrossFit Tribute Workouts
Since 2020, CrossFit has posted workouts meant to honor exemplary members of the CrossFit community who are no longer with us. If you would like to nominate a CrossFit community member for recognition, please complete this form. See below for the full list of CrossFit Tribute Workouts, published in chronological order.
Kelly Brown
5 rounds for time of:
Row 440 meter
10 box jumps
10 deadlifts
10 wall-ball shots
♀ 20-lb ball to 9 feet, 185-lb DL, 24-inch box
♂ 30-lb ball to 10 feet, 275-lb DL, 30-inch box
On Sept. 15, 2020, CrossFit Kids Seminar Staff Flowmaster Kelly Brown passed away after a courageous five-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 44.
Brown is survived by her husband, John, and their two children, a 14-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter.
Kelly and John started their CrossFit journey in 2006 and opened CrossFit Agoge in 2007. In 2010, she became a member of the CrossFit Kids Seminar Staff.
An incredible wife, mother, teacher, coach, affiliate owner, and friend, Kelly contributed much to all whose lives she touched. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
First posted Nov. 13, 2020.
Lorenzo
For time:
Run 1,000 meters
Then,
5 rounds of:
15 push-ups
20 med-ball cleans
21 burpees
Then,
Run 1,000 meters
Lorenzo Zanetti, 47, died suddenly on Jan. 15, after suffering a heart attack. Zanetti was a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and owner of Mad Tortuga CrossFit in Rovereto, Italy, where he died.
“(Zanetti) was one of the strongest supporters of the Italian CrossFit community and he dedicated his life to spreading the CrossFit methodology, leading by example,” Matteo Pozzati, a colleague and friend of Zanetti, wrote in an email.
A passionate coach and affiliate owner, Zanetti persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic, offering CrossFit classes online for his members through the gym closure associated with the crisis. Zanetti’s impact on the Italian CrossFit community will continue after his death, and he will be greatly missed.
Zanetti is survived by his girlfriend, Josipa Rimanic, his affiliate community, and many other friends and family.
First posted Feb. 20, 2021.
Eva Strong
With a partner, 5 rounds for time of:
24 double-unders (each)
19 toes-to-bars (total)
2 clean and jerks (total)
400-m run (together)
♀ 135 lb ♂ 205 lb
Eva Mireles, 44, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, while shielding her fourth-grade students from a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Mireles’ co-teacher, Irma Garcia, and 19 students were also killed in the shooting.
Mireles was in her 17th year of teaching in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and held certifications in special education and bilingual education.
In addition to regularly running before school, she also enjoyed hiking, and friends and relatives recall she could be found in her CrossFit gym almost every day after school. Earlier this year, she participated in the CrossFit Open for the ninth time.
First posted June 18, 2022.
Remember Carter
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
11 pull-ups
14 box jumps (24/20 in)
19 air squats
60-yard run (30 down and back)
Carter Robert Couch died June 28, 2022, at the age of 2 after dealing with complications from epilepsy. Born Nov. 14, 2019, Carter was the son of Matt Couch, Associate Head Athletic Performance Coach for the baseball team at the University of Texas. Carter loved to join his dad at the stadium to hit, throw, and work out. He also loved to play with his cars, read, and dance — always with a smile on his face.
Carter started experiencing seizures at 1½ and was diagnosed with epilepsy. He fought bravely for over a year, but lost his battle in the summer of 2022. Family and friends say Carter was a sweet, caring, and empathetic boy who had a special way of connecting with people.