The 2019 CrossFit Games saw an impressive weekend of exciting action. In the wake of the Games ending, there were quite a few impressive performances.
With the conclusion of the CrossFit Games, we can now look back on some of the standout athletes who took part. The event saw drama, as Mat Fraser had to bounce back from a penalty in the Ruck Run. However, he managed to do so, and still win the competition, marking his fourth victory.
On the female side, we saw Tia-Clair Toomey annihilate her opposition. This resulted in her becoming the first female to win the CrossFit Games three times.
Additionally, the teams and other divisions that competed were able to achieve great things. This event saw several records broken, and streaks extended. Here is a list of a few of the accolades reached by the competitors.
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Individuals
Tia-Clair Toomey
- First woman to win three championships
- Highest percentage ever of overall points earned across gender – 89.3%
- Highest point differential among women – 195 points
- Tied most female event wins – 5
- Tied fourth most event wins – 11
We’re all just livin’ in Toomey’s time. @TiaToomey 🇦🇺 is the first three-time Fittest Woman on Earth. #CrossFitGames pic.twitter.com/MpWPUGCgFa
— The CrossFit Games (@CrossFitGames) August 4, 2019
Mat Fraser
- Tied most event wins – 4 (consecutive)
- Most event wins in single competition – 6
- First-person to win first two events in the competition
- Second most career event wins – 15
He was challenged, and for the fourth consecutive time, he rose above all. @MathewFras 🇺🇸 is the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games Champion. pic.twitter.com/QMnpHAiCyI
— The CrossFit Games (@CrossFitGames) August 4, 2019
Additional
- Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson has four top 5 victories
- Jamie Greene became fifth athlete to place in both individual and team competition
- Scott Panchik earned 4th-6th place in seven of eight appearances, making him most successful athlete to not make it to the podium.
- Katrin Davidsdottir tied third most top five victories with 5
Teams
Mayhem Freedom
- Most team championships – 4
- Most white jerseys (overall Games leader after an event) – 38
- Highest percentage of team points earned – 91.0%
- Highest point differential – 198 points
- Most event victories – 21
- First team to win first two events
Additional
- CrossFit Invictus became fifth team to appear on the podium multiple times.
Masters
Susan Clarke (Women 60+)
- Tied most all-time Masters championships – 4
- First-person to win all seven events in their division
- Most Masters division event wins – 18
Additional
- Lynne Knapman (Women 55-59) became the first person in the Master’s division to compete at 10 consecutive Games.
- Rebecca Voigt Miller (Women 35-39) has most appearances in the Games at 12.
Teenagers
- Dallin Pepper (Boys 16-17) became a first three-time teenage champion, along with the second-most teenage event wins with 12.
- Devyn Kim (Girls 16-17) is the second person to compete in all four eligible years as a teenager.
The 2019 CrossFit Games was certainly one to remember. There was an overload of unbelievable showings from the competitors. It will be exciting to see what next year brings from these athletes and others.
