2022 Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Semifinals Results — Saxon Panchik & Danielle Brandon Victorious 

The second weekend of the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals has concluded, so we just got another batch of athletes for the 2022 CrossFit Games. Two Semifinals took place over the weekend of May 27-29, on two continents. The CrossFit Fittest in Cape Town happened in Stellenbosch, South Africa. However, the 2022 Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Semifinal attracted much more attention. The reason for that was its unbelievably stacked lineup, which was a perfect mix between experienced athletes and rising athletes of the sport. 

Taking place in Knoxville, TN, the 2022 Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Semifinal served as one of the qualifiers for the North American continent. Many amazing performances were displayed, but it was ultimately Saxon Panchik and Danielle Brandon who won the individual divisions. While ‘CrossFit Mayhem Independence’ won the team’s division. 

2022 Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Semifinal Rankings & Results

Male: 

1. Saxon Panchik — 540 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
2. Dallin Pepper — 520 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
3. Cole Sager — 484 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
4. Noah Ohlsen — 470 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
5. Spencer Panchik — 436 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
6. Jake Berman — 424 points
7. Tyler Christophel — 406 points
8. Mitchel Stevenson — 405 points
9. Logan Collins — 400 points
10. William Leahy IV — 375 points

Saxon Panchik and Dallin Pepper had an incredible battle between themselves. However, Saxon took the first-place finish with very consistent performance and wins in three out of six events. Interestingly, Saxon’s brother, Spencer Panchik, has now also qualified for the 2022 CrossFit Games, as he placed fifth in this Semifinal. This will be the first time that two identical twins are taking part in the same CrossFit Games. 

Female: 

1. Danielle Brandon — 532 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
2. Sydney Michalyshen — 512 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
3. Baylee Rayl — 480 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
4. Brooke Wells — 443 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
5. Rebecca Fuselier — 442 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
6. Kelly Clark — 441 points
7. Shelby Neal — 433 points
8. Lindsey Porter — 362 points
9. Taylor Rebber — 362 points
10. Megan O’Donnell — 342 points

Danielle Brandon is no stranger to competing on the biggest stages, having taken part in three CrossFit Games editions. She has now qualified for her fourth career finals, having put up an unbelievable performance across six events. 

Teams: 

1. CrossFit Mayhem Independence — 565 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
2. CrossFit Shoofly Storm Squadron — 520 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
3. Kamo Athletics CrossFit — 485 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
4. Koda CrossFit United — 480 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
5. CrossFit Kilo II — 455 points (Qualified for 2022 CrossFit Games)
6. AB CrossFit — 445 points
7. CrossFit Westchase Red — 445 points
8. Koda CrossFit Iron View Allegiance — 430 points
9. CrossFit Westchase Blue — 365 points
10. CrossFit 417 — 320 points

CrossFit Mayhem continued its dominant display, as they claimed another win. This time, CrossFit Mayhem Independence came first and secured their place in the finals. Independence is the third Mayhem team to qualify for the CrossFit Games, as CrossFit Mayhem Freedom and CrossFit Mayhem Justice did the same just seven days ago. 

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Event 1 — Barbell Complex 

Three attempts for max load of:

• 3 cleans
• 2 front squats
• 1 jerk (shoulder-to-overhead)

Male

• Zach Watts — 335 pounds
• Luis Oscar Mora — 335 pounds
• Nick Thomas — 330 pounds
• Travon Benton — 330 pounds

Female

• Callerina Key — 235 pounds
• Keara Napoli — 225 pounds
• Sydney Michalyshen — 225 pounds
• Kyra Milligan — 225 pounds

Event 2 — Midline Sadness

For time:

• 50 GHD sit-ups
• 30-ft handstand walk
• 30 overhead squats (145/95 lb)
• 60-ft handstand walk
• 40 GHD sit-ups
• 60-ft handstand walk
• 20 overhead squats (165/115 lb)
• 90-ft handstand walk
• 30 GD sit-ups
• 90-ft handstand walk
• 10 overhead squats (185/135 lb)

Time cap: 14 minutes

Male:

• Saxon Panchik — 08:56.28
• Dallin Pepper — 09:18.52
• Noah Olsen — 09:31.93

Female:

• Brooke Wells — 09:04.13
• Danielle Brandon — 09:20.94
• Shelby Neal — 09:53.10

Event 3 — 2014 Regional Event 5

10 rounds for time:

• 1 legless rope climb, 15 ft
• Run, 170 ft

Time cap: 11 minutes

Male: 

• William Leahy IV — 02:33.30
• Saxon Panchik — 02:47.92
• Dallin Pepper — 2:50.15

Female:

• Sydney Michalyshen — 03:43.60
• Baylee Rayl — 03:51.68
• Taylor Babb — 03:55.69

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Event 4 — The MACC Mile

4 rounds for time:

• 400-m Trueform
• 30 wall-ball shots (20/14 lb)
• 20 chest-to-bar pull-ups
• 80-ft tank push
• 10 sandbag-to-shoulders (150/100 lb)
• 80-ft tank push

Time cap: 25 minutes

Male: 

• Saxon Panchik — 24:50.46
• Mitchel Stevenson — CAP+2
• Cole Sager — CAP+4

Female:

• Danielle Brandon — CAP+11
• Leah Irons — CAP+49
• Brooke Wells — CAP +52

Event 5 — Hardcore Parkour

For time:

• 2 km echo bike
• 30 toe-to-bar
• 50 alternating dumbbell snatches (70/50 lb)
• 30 toes-to-bar
• 20 burpee box get-overs (48/40 in)

Time cap: 15 minutes

Male: 

• Jake Berman — 08:22.81
• Noah Olsen — 08:23.84
• Cole Sager — 08:26.81

Female:

• Danielle Brandon — 08:48.88
• Brooke Wells — 09:14.58
• Baylee Rayl — 09:16.85

Event 6 — Turbo Tunnel

For time:

• 18 ring muscle-ups
• 15 front squats (205/145 lb)
• 45-ft front-rack lunge
• 12 bar muscle-ups
• 9 shoulder-to-overheads (165/115 lb)
• 45-ft overhead lunge

Time cap: 10 minutes

Male: 

• Saxon Panchik — 04:12.37
• Noah Ohlsen — 04:25.09
• Spencer Panchik — 04:28.80

Female:

• Danielle Brandon — 05:03.32
• Kelly Clark — 05:38.07
• Rebecca Fuselier — 05:46.65

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The 2022 CrossFit semi-finals are nearing their conclusion and the final lineup is shaping up. The 2022 CrossFit Games will take place from Aug. 3-7, in Madison, Wisconsin. There are still five more semifinal competitions in the next two weeks, and the competitor’s displays can give us an insight into how ready they will be for the Games. 

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