CrossFit Open Workout 24.3 Live Announcement
Summary
TLDRThe 2024 CrossFit Open Announcement for workout 24.3 took place at the Proven HQ in Nashville, Tennessee. The event featured a diverse group of athletes, including community members and CrossFit Games athletes such as Jay Crouch, Roman Krotov, Ariel Loen, and Sydney Wells. The workout, presented by Dave Castro, consisted of a series of thrusters and pull-ups with increasing weights and complexity. Jay Crouch emerged as the standout performer, completing the workout in a record time and earning the Rogue Golden Barbell award. The event showcased the community spirit and competitive drive of CrossFit, as athletes and spectators alike celebrated the conclusion of another exciting Open season.
Takeaways
- 🎉 The 24.3 workout was announced, continuing the tradition of the CrossFit Open with a challenging combination of thrusters and chest-to-bar pull-ups followed by heavier thrusters and bar muscle-ups.
- 🏆 Jay Crouch emerged as the fastest athlete in the 24.3 workout, showcasing his strength and endurance, and was awarded the Rogue golden barbell.
- 🥇 The top CrossFit Games athletes including Roman Krotov, Ariel Loen, Sydney Wells, and Jay Crouch participated in the live announcement of 24.3, demonstrating their skills and setting the pace for the Open.
- 🤸♀️ Rachel Skinner, a member of the Rise Foundation and accomplished CrossFit athlete, participated in the community heat of the 24.3 workout, highlighting the adaptive and neuromuscular aspects of the sport.
- 💪 The workout 24.3 emphasizes the importance of pacing, grip strength, and efficient movement transitions, especially during the minute rest period between the two halves of the workout.
- 🏅 Jay Crouch's performance in 24.3 solidified his position as a top contender in the 2024 CrossFit Open, following his impressive 8th place finish in the 2023 CrossFit Games.
- 🌟 The CrossFit community's support was evident during the 24.3 announcement, with athletes like Brit Harbaugh, who has overcome significant personal challenges, inspiring others with their participation.
- 🎁 G Rock is offering a 20% discount on all footwear leading up to the Sunday following the 24.3 announcement, encouraging participants to gear up for the upcoming challenges.
- 📈 The 24.3 workout serves as a crucial test for athletes aiming to advance to the quarterfinals of the CrossFit Open, with the top 25% of competitors moving forward in the competition.
- 🔥 The excitement and camaraderie of the CrossFit community were palpable during the 24.3 announcement, showcasing the sport's ability to bring together diverse athletes and fans in a shared experience.
Q & A
What is the significance of the 24.3 workout in the CrossFit Open?
-The 24.3 workout marks the final week of the CrossFit Open, and it is the last opportunity for athletes to perform and submit their scores to advance to the next stage of the competition.
Who are Lauren Khil and Adrien Conway in the context of the transcript?
-Lauren Khil and Adrien Conway are hosts of the 24.3 live open announcement, providing commentary and insights on the event and the athletes participating.
What was Adrien's experience with the previous week's workout (24.2)?
-Adrien had some difficulties with his double unders during the 24.2 workout, which left him just shy of his goal. He mentioned it was frustrating and he hopes the upcoming week's workout won't be as challenging.
What does the term ' Adaptive division' refer to in the context of the CrossFit Games?
-The Adaptive division is a category within the CrossFit Games that includes athletes with various physical disabilities. It showcases the inclusivity of CrossFit and the ability of these athletes to compete at a high level despite their challenges.
What was the format of the 2024 CrossFit Games season as described in the transcript?
-The 2024 CrossFit Games season consists of three stages: the Open, the Semifinals, and the Games. The Open is followed by the semifinals, which lead to the final event, the Games, held in San Antonio, Texas.
Who is RJ MRE and why is he notable in the context of the CrossFit Open?
-RJ MRE is an athlete who has had a strong start in the CrossFit Open, winning both 24.1 and 24.2. His performance is noteworthy because it is unprecedented for an athlete to take home a clean sweep of open victories.
What was Jay Crouch's performance in the 24.3 workout?
-Jay Crouch had an impressive performance in the 24.3 workout, finishing with a time of 9:14, making him the fastest among the CrossFit Games athletes featured in the transcript.
What is the Rogue golden barbell award?
-The Rogue golden barbell award is a new addition to the CrossFit Open, presented to an athlete who demonstrates a standout performance, as chosen by the community through social media nominations.
What was the structure of the 24.3 workout?
-The 24.3 workout consisted of two parts. The first part was five rounds of 10 thrusters and 10 chest-to-bar pull-ups, followed by a one-minute rest. The second part was five rounds of 7 thrusters with a heavier weight (95 lbs for women, 135 lbs for men) and 7 bar muscle-ups.
What is the significance of the community heat in the CrossFit Open?
-The community heat in the CrossFit Open allows athletes from the local CrossFit community to participate in the Open workouts alongside the CrossFit Games athletes. It provides a platform for non-professional athletes to showcase their skills and be part of the Open experience.
Outlines
🎤 Introduction and Announcement Setup
The script begins with a description of the setting for the CrossFit Open Announcement, highlighting the location at the proven headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. The hosts, Lauren Khil and Tommy MIAA, introduce themselves and Adrien Conway, setting the stage for the event. The atmosphere is electric as the community eagerly awaits the reveal of the final workout of the Open, 24.3.
🏋️♂️ Athlete Performances and Community Involvement
The paragraph discusses the performances of various athletes, including Adrian and Tommy, who share their experiences and challenges during the previous weeks of the Open. The community's role in voting for the Adaptive division and the excitement around hosting the games are emphasized. The conversation also touches on the importance of transitions and effective training, as well as the anticipation for the 24.3 workout announcement.
📊 Open Standings and Future Events
This section provides an update on the standings after the 24.2 workout, highlighting notable athletes and their performances. It also discusses the structure of the upcoming stages of the CrossFit Games, including the semifinals and the finals in San Antonio, Texas. The paragraph emphasizes the competitiveness and the close races in various divisions, as well as the significance of the Adaptive division and the impact of the Wheelchair division on the community.
🎥 Recap of 24.2 and Preview of 24.3
The hosts recap the previous workout, 24.2, and discuss the community's participation in the Open. They introduce the format for the upcoming 24.3 workout, which includes a community heat and a performance by the Games athletes. The paragraph also highlights the importance of the golden barbell award, a new element for the community and athletes to celebrate outstanding performances.
🏆 CrossFit Open Schedule and Golden Barbell Award
This section outlines the remaining schedule for the CrossFit Open, including the progression from the Open to the quarterfinals and semifinals. It also discusses the CrossFit Games dates and the excitement around the new venue in Fort Worth, Dallas. The golden barbell award is further explained, with a call to action for nominations and the announcement of the previous week's winner, Andrew Sarelli.
🌟 Rise Foundation Feature and Athlete Stories
The Rise Foundation is introduced, with Rachel Skinner sharing her personal story and involvement with the organization. The foundation's mission to provide resources for teen girls is discussed, as well as the impact it has had on Rachel's life. The paragraph also touches on Rachel's anticipation for the 24.3 workout and her goals as an athlete.
🤸♀️ Open Workout 24.3 Announcement
The announcement of the final Open workout, 24.3, is made by Dave Castro, with the workout details provided by Joo Fuel. The workout consists of five rounds of thrusters and chest-to-bar pull-ups, followed by a one-minute rest, and then five more rounds with increased weights and bar muscle-ups. The paragraph emphasizes the challenge of the workout and the excitement it brings to the community.
🏋️♀️ Community Heat Performances
The community heat for the 24.3 workout is highlighted, featuring athletes like Rachel Skinner, who demonstrates her gymnastics background and strong performance. The paragraph discusses the pacing and strategy of the athletes, the importance of smooth transitions, and the impact of neuromuscular disorders on athletes like Brit Harbaugh, who competes in the Adaptive division.
🥇 CrossFit Games Athletes' Performances
The paragraph focuses on the performances of CrossFit Games athletes like Jay Crouch, Roman Krotov, Sydney Wells, and Ariel Loen as they tackle the 24.3 workout. The athletes' strategies, pacing, and the excitement of the crowd are discussed. The paragraph concludes with Jay Crouch winning the Rogue golden barbell award for his performance in the 24.3 workout.
🎉 Celebration and Future Outlook
The script concludes with a celebration of the athletes' performances and the community's support. Jay Crouch shares his gratitude for being part of the CrossFit community and the excitement of his family back home. The paragraph also encourages viewers to participate in the 24.3 workout and aim for the top 25% to advance to the quarterfinals, with a reminder to watch the CrossFit Games podcast for tips and standards.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡CrossFit Open
💡Workout 24.3
💡Adaptive Division
💡Community Heat
💡Rogue Golden Barbell
💡Jay Crouch
💡Ariel Owen
💡Sydney Wells
💡Roman Krenov
💡Performance
Highlights
The 24.3 CrossFit Open workout was announced, featuring a combination of thrusters and chest-to-bar pull-ups, followed by heavier thrusters and bar muscle-ups.
The workout begins with five rounds of 10 thrusters and 10 chest-to-bar pull-ups, with a one-minute rest before transitioning to the second half.
For the second half, athletes perform five rounds of 7 thrusters with a 45-lb increase for women and a 40-lb increase for men, followed by 7 bar muscle-ups.
The time cap for the entire workout is 15 minutes, making it a challenging test of endurance and pacing.
The CrossFit community is involved in picking potential winners for the workout, with Roman Krenov leading the predictions with 54% of the vote.
The Adaptive division of CrossFit is hosting the games this year, emphasizing inclusivity and the ability for all athletes to compete.
The 2024 CrossFit Games season includes three stages: the Open, the Semifinals, and the Games, with the finals taking place in San Antonio, Texas.
The announcement of 24.3 featured a community heat with athletes like Rachel Skinner, a member of the Rise Foundation, showcasing the workout's applicability to diverse backgrounds.
Jay Crouch, a rising athlete from Australia, put on an impressive performance in the 24.3 announcement, completing the workout in under 10 minutes.
The CrossFit Open serves as a platform for athletes to test their programming and fitness levels, with many aiming for top placements in the global leaderboard.
The Golden Barbell award, a new addition this year, recognizes standout performances and community contributions, with Andrew Sarelli being the winner for 24.2.
The Rise Foundation, which supports teen girls with resources like nutrition and mental coaching, was highlighted, showcasing the community's commitment to growth and support.
CrossFit proven, the host of the 24.3 announcement, emphasizes building a community and helping individuals become better versions of themselves through fitness.
The 24.3 workout is a test of both physical capability and mental fortitude, with athletes needing to manage fatigue and pace themselves effectively.
The CrossFit Games athletes' performance in the 24.3 announcement demonstrated the high level of skill and conditioning required to compete at the elite level.
The 24.3 announcement showcased the global nature of CrossFit, with athletes from various countries and backgrounds coming together to compete.
The community heat and the CrossFit Games athletes' performances in 24.3 highlighted the importance of pacing, grip management, and efficient movement transitions.
The 24.3 workout and its announcement served as a platform for athletes to display their dedication, passion, and the community's support for one another.
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welcome to the
24.3 live open announcement from
Nashville Tennessee at proven
headquarters I'm Lauren khil alongside
Adrien Conway Tommy MIAA I can't believe
we've already made it through two weeks
and hopefully this week isn't as painful
as what we've seen thus far hopefully it
isn't I'm simply praying that it isn't I
was 24 two for you Adrian you know it
was a lot of Transitions and a lot of
faults with my double unders
unfortunately it left me just shy of my
goal but I'm sure I'm not the only one
in the community that felt that way so
it was frustrating a little bit Tom did
you have any repeats oh no that was not
one I was about to repeat 20 minutes was
long enough but you know I got to work
on practicing what I preach told all my
members back home hey take the row
smooth make sure your transitions are
effective get through the deadlifts and
let's be crisp on those double unders
and what do I do I go out way too hot in
that first row the last 3 minutes my
body and mind were not connected I don't
really know what happened but um glad to
say we got through it well before we can
see what's in store for 24.3 the
community is getting involved to pick
who they think is going to win from our
games athletes today on the floor right
now Roman krenov
54% is the best take overall wow
interesting they're a little
heavy-handed with those votes
there we'll have to see how that turns
out and something great about this
community is the Adaptive division we
want hosting the games this year what's
it mean to you Tom oh this is so
exciting you know I love that CrossFit
is all about Community right and it
really is for everybody but more than
that it's for everybody right and behind
the resources of wheel lad and knowledge
and Decades of experience they've had
combined with the resources from uh
CrossFit I think this year is going to
be groundbreaking for what we see as
adaptive athletes in the future and what
CrossFit entails for everybody as they
move forward in their life that's right
let's take a look now at what their road
to the games is going to look like in
the 2024 season it is being run by wheel
wad we'll have three stages the final
week this week of the open followed by
semifinals and then the games in San
Antonio Texas September 19th through the
22nd first time out there ever it's
going to be an exciting race but some
other races we're going to be looking at
is the age groups the teen and the
Masters division some really tight races
at the top that it's all going to come
down to the final wire for them that
certainly is and as we take a look over
at our men's 16 to 17 division we might
see a familiar name there RJ MRE from
proven yeah right proven athlete homeboy
here right already off to a commanding
start I don't know what they're feeding
them down here in Nashville but RJ's
already taken home a victory in 24.1 and
a victory in 24.2 a little unprecedented
here we have never seen an Adaptive or
excuse me an able-bodied athlete take
home a clean sweep of open Victory so RJ
is poised and primed he was third place
in the uh games last year so I have a
feeling he's on the move to make up a
couple spots this year we'll see if he
can repeat your three for three okay on
taking a look now at the men's
45-49 division Richard vent he's putting
on quite a performance Adrien he is he's
only got 13 points so far Richard vent
has a first place and a 12 go place and
it's a very storied category to be a
part of but we do know this Lauren we
know that he or she is fittest who has
the best score across all events so he
still got one more week to prove his
Fitness and I'm going to tell you he was
at the games in 2019 and I bet he's
pretty hungry to get back let's turn now
to the ladies we're going to first look
at the 14 to 15 age group division the
woman at the top of the leaderboard
right now a newcomer Kira mcmanis yeah
first in the open a young 14 years old
and she's already making a statement
that she may be a name that we're going
to watch for years to come a victory in
24.1 followed by a smooth third place in
24.2 want to see how 243 plays out but
again a name we're not going to forget
soon on the contrary the
35-39 division Adrien it is somebody who
we have seen a long time in the space
Kristen hola no surprise there yeah it's
not a surprise at all what she's doing
right now is continually reminding us
that athletes in this age group can go
toe-to-toe with the elite individual
competitors and I'll say it's not always
a friendly reminder to someone else that
shares the same age as some of these
competitive athletes but she's certainly
putting on a show so far and I think
she's just getting started this year she
is I can't wait to see more from her and
as for that road to the games it's a
little different for the Masters and
teens this year is they will host their
own Championship outside of the elite
individuals and teams let's take a look
they go from the Open final week this
week follow followed by the top 25%
advancing to quarterfinals then
semifinals and finally their
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let's take a look at what is on to
before we can get there we are recapping
24.2 looking at the announcement
24.3 and then we will have today two
Heats first a community heat is going to
take on the workout and then we will
have our games athletes take on
24.3 and finally for the third week in a
row we will have that golden barbell
award something new this year for the
community and our
athletes and now we have all been doing
the open for a different amount of time
as as the community but how long when
was your first one do you have a
favorite memory Tom we start with you oo
all right well I've been this is going
to be my eighth year in the CrossFit
Games ex CrossFit open excuse me um yeah
17.1 was my first open workout so when
we saw dumbbell Sanchez again in 24.1 I
was humbly reminded of where I came from
right um you know I remember sitting
down and doing 17.1 and thinking like
I'm not really sure what I'm doing what
am I getting myself into but I also
wasn't really expecting what I was going
to be going towards right and being here
a part of the community it's so electric
it's so fun and you know the Vibes I had
for 24.1 even 24.2 it's it's still just
as exciting as the first day I joined
Adrian what's it been like for you over
the years well goodness I was around
back when 11.1 drop the very first
CrossFit open workout so not to age
myself but I've been around for a minute
listen the the thing that stands out to
me about the open are are three words
predominantly nerves fear and pain and
uh The beauty within those three words
is that we all lean into them together
to kind of find out what we're made of
and see what's on the other side of
those things so I think that that's one
of the beautiful things about the Unity
that it creates across these three weeks
the glue that binds us community and
pain all tied with a bow that's right
let's take a look now at the overall
standings after
24.2 what we have is for the men eight
of these men in the top 10 they are all
games athletes but Adrien in third who
the heck is kale Layman kale Layman I
wish I could tell you more about him
it's only a second year in the CrossFit
open but he's sitting in third place
overall with a 10th and an 18th and when
I did a little digging he's an army
Cadet so he's active and he's doing the
thing right now and he's amongst some
Elite competition we've got Alexander
coron sitting in first place and this
isn't foreign territory to Alexander
we've seen him at the CrossFit Games
before but last year he had to pull out
early from semifinals so my biggest
question mark for him isn't his Fitness
it's his durability can he hold on to
this type of intensity and consistency
throughout the duration of the Season
let's turn now to the women's overall
standings
leaderboard oh no listen don't forget
about D pepper he is there and this is
our fittest American male he finished
fifth at the CrossFit games last year
and what I love most about seeing D here
in second place is that he finished top
10 in the open last year and he's not
just coasting through this thing it's
not about quarterfinals it's not about
semi-finals it's about right now he is a
competitor and he came to win the
CrossFit open in 2024 now can never
forget about D pepper now we will look
at the women's overall standings after
two workouts in the CrossFit open
Australian athlete Gracie Walton 12
points ahead of the second best place
Tom yeah you go Gracie this is so
exciting to see for her Gracie is's
coming off of an eighth place finish in
24.1 and an Stellar third place finish
here as you can see in
24.2 Gracie last year finished six at
the Oceana semi-finals where they only
took the top three so it's slim pickings
but for her the fact that she's already
moving so well through the open bodes
pretty well for the momentum that she's
going to gain going in the quarterfinals
and hopefully semis even more fun to
watch yet too second third and fourth
place they're all one point apart from
each other and a familiar name that
we're going to see today Ariel Owen
right in fourth place right now and
maybe her 243 performance today make
ball herur to the top tight races
anything can happen and to celebrate
another fantastic open go Ruck is taking
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at check
out take a look now at our season
schedule this is the final week of the
CrossFit open one workout left before
then
25% will advance to quarterfinals that
is up from past Year's which was just
10% after that April 3rd through the
22nd or excuse me May 8th through the
2nd June 2nd that is when we will have
semifinals the first stage where we will
see the these athletes in person and
then finally to the CrossFit Games
August 8th to 11th Fort Worth Dallas
it's going to be a good time down there
I can't wait to see what it's like yeah
it's going to be exciting go new new
venue new environment it's going to be a
lot of fun but something that we are
focusing on of course the open but
advancing to quarterfinals after those
scores are submitted Monday night then
we will find out who will advance to
quarterfinals you're going to make sure
that you register and you can also
purchase this great t-shirt that Adrien
Conway is repping I don't think that you
get his arms with the shirt though no
and in fact if I don't make sure I get
it together in this final week of the
open I'm going to have to give the
T-shirt back you do have to qualify top
25%
so quarter finals is next after the open
and it's exciting because we have got
one more workout on
tap 3 2 1
go yeah uhhuh take are you ready for the
BCE now are you ready for the
count I'm take
off quarterfinals coming up next that
virtual competition our second virtual
competition of the stage that top 25% of
all individuals teams and age groups
this year you will have 6 days to
complete the workouts that they give you
more information is going to be coming
off on that after we get through the
open now we will look at our golden
barbell award this is our third week
presenting this you can post a photo or
a video on social media explaining why
your pick represents the theme from each
week with the hash golden barbell award
the winner will be revealed each Monday
on the CrossFit Games podcast and
winners will win
$400 Rogue gift card now we're going to
send it over to chase Ingram revealing
last week's winner on the CrossFit Games
podcast but we do have our winner for
24.2 and this comes in from coach Shaz
out of CrossFit Epson in the UK and and
they nominated Andrew sarelli someone
who truly embodies dedication passion
and kindness in everything they do and
she goes to nominate Andrew sarelli our
very own golden-hearted paramedic who's
not only saving lives with an unwavering
commitment but also managed to be the
current fittest paramedic in Europe
Andrew congratulations it sounds like it
is welld deserved you are our week two
golden barbell recipient presented by
Road
Fitness another such deserving athlete
of this award I love that we're bringing
this into the community yeah
congratulations Andrew chiarelli we're
really excited for you and you know when
we think about the golden barbell award
I'm sure there's somebody at home
whether it's a coach or an athlete that
whenever we walk into our affiliate they
always kind of brighten the mood and
make make the experience just that much
more exciting and I think it's really
cool that we have this opportunity with
the golden barbell to actually highlight
some of those athletes in a more higher
level and this week we have standout
performance that is the theme for the
golden barbell award and we have people
putting in nominations right now you can
see on your screen through social media
so many different elements of people who
can get nominated for this Ross
Henderson right there in the middle he
looks like a good guy yeah he's got it
figure it out for sure it doesn't matter
if this is your first fifth 10th open
you can all be nominated for this those
standout performances that you have had
through the open and it is such an
incredible thing as we've been talking
about to add this element to our
community yeah no doubt something else
that we're having today is we have the
rise Foundation here and we are talking
with one of their athletes it is to help
teen girls Adrien Conway is on the floor
with
more I am joined here by Rachel Skinner
a member of the rise Foundation Rachel
in discussion you you told me that
you've been involved since day one can
you describe to us how rise came to be
uh yeah so rise came to be um Jeff palon
started it because he noticed that his
teenage daughter kind of went through
some stuff and she didn't really have
the resources that she needed to get
through those things so he started it to
provide resources as far as stuff like
nutrition um like mental coaching stuff
like how to you know be financially wise