So it was day 3 of the 2016 CrossFit Games, but day 2 of competition for the individual athletes. Dave Castro had a single Event planned for the Thursday.
EVENT 4: OCEAN SWIM
With this Event, the athletes started on the beach, swam out around 2 buoys, then returned to the beach.
Unsurprisingly the Aussies did well. Khan Porter finished second after Jonne Koski who took first place. Khan used to be a lifeguard and Koski a former competitive swimmer, so they both have a great deal of experience in the water.
For the women, Tia-Clair Toomey, another Aussie, powered her way to an impressive first place finish that also took her to the top of the Leaderboard.
Leaderboard
THE GUYS
We can see here how the athletes are positioned in relation to each other. Mat Fraser is out in front, but Brent Fikowski leading a strong charge against him in second place. Only 2 points separate all the athletes from 5th and 10th place so with Murph and the Squat Clean Pyramid coming up, these will be vital events for the athletes to create distance between them and the other competitors.
Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson in Murph
Last year the Icelandic athlete took first place in this event. With his gymnastic background and excellent running skills, Bjorgvin is naturally suited to an Event like this. Brent Fikowski and Josh Bridges are also potential contenders as they both proved their mental toughness, guts and endurance in the trail run.
One thing is for sure, Murph is always a punishing event, and this year will be no different. Learn more about the soldier Michael P. Murphy, that the workout is named after.
THE GIRLS
After four Events, Tia-Clair Toomey is leading for the women. The positions are tight from sixth to tenth, so this leaderboard could be showing some interesting changes at the end of friday.
Sam Briggs in Murph
Last year’s winner Sam was a force to be reckoned with! If her performance in the trail run was anything to go by, once again she will be looking to take the top spot and is the favourite to do so. Kristin Holte was also strong last year in Murph, finishing in third place, so watch out for her as well!
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Guy’s Leaderboard © CrossFit Inc
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