The CrossFit Open season is officially over. However, penalties are still rolling in from the 20.3, with many top athletes receiving deductions.
The CrossFit Open 20.3 was a repeat of the 18.4 from two seasons prior. Nevertheless, it was still a very challenging workout. In the end, Annie Thorisdottir and Austin Malleolo would end up winning the workout. Just as a refresher, this was the workout from that week.
For Time (9 minute cap)
21 deadlifts, 225 lb/155lb.
21 handstand push-ups
15 deadlifts, 225lb./155lb
15 handstand push-ups
9 deadlifts, 225lb./155lb
9 handstand push-ups
21 deadlifts, 315lb/205lb.
50ft. handstand walk
15 deadlifts, 315lb/205lb
50ft. handstand walk
9 deadlifts, 315lb/205lb.
50ft. handstand walk
This workout from the 20.3 would see many athletes struggle. Following the exercise, 24 athletes in total were penalized for bad form or false starts. Moreover, this list included some of the top CrossFit athletes in the world.
These athletes were penalized from the 20.3
Women:
Sara Sigmundsdottir – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Tia-Clair Toomey – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Jamie Greene – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Brooke Wells – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Alanna Fisk – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Bethany Shadburne – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Alizee Andreani – Minor penalty, failure to meet range-of-motion standards in handstand push-up
Marisa Flowers – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts and hands beginning handstand walks on/over the line
Paige Henry – Minor penalty, hands beginning multiple handstand walks on/over the line
Lefteris Theofanidis – Minor penalty, failure to meet range-of-motion standards in handstand push-up
Men:
Tyler Christophel – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Giorgos Karavis – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Streat Hoerner – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Travis Mayer – Minor penalty, bouncing reps in deadlifts
Samuel Kwant – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Brendan Willis – Minor penalty, lack of extension in deadlifts
Marquan Jones – Minor penalty, bouncing reps in the deadlifts
These athletes were penalized for a false start:
Women: Sabrina Caron, Gabriela Migala, Camilla Salmonsson Hellman, Paige Henry
Men: Scott Tetlow, Alexandre Caron, Samuel Cournoyer
The 2020 CrossFit Open season was one of the toughest yet, if the 20.3 was any indication. As the submissions continue being reviewed, there are sure to be more penalties announced.
