The 2026 Copa Sur took place from May 1–3 at Arena Multiuso de São José in Santa Catarina, Brazil, bringing together a diverse field of athletes from across South America and beyond. With competitors representing countries like Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and more, the event showcased both regional depth and emerging international talent in one of the continent’s premier competitions.
Across six events, athletes were tested through a wide range of challenges, from heavy barbell lifts to skill-heavy workouts and time-capped efforts, creating constant shifts on the leaderboard. With such a varied field and demanding programming, Copa Sur once again proved to be a true test of complete fitness on the South American stage.
Miley Wade, Anikha Greer, Benjamin Reyes and Kaylan Souza are Games bound.
10 Key Takeaways
Let’s dive into the statistics behind the performances.
Female Division
- Anikha Greer scored a perfect 400 points across the final four events (IE3–IE6), winning all of them and sealing the competition early.
- She won 4 out of 6 events (66.7%) and never finished outside the top 4, the most dominant performance across any division you’ve shared.
- Miley Wade (2nd overall) did not win a single event but still finished 64 points clear of 3rd, showing how consistency beat event wins.
- Agustina Haag (3rd overall) had 0 event wins but still made the podium, reinforcing how evenly spread performances were behind Greer.
- Thays França placed 30th in Event 1 but still finished 10th overall, the biggest comeback swing in the top 10 (20-place recovery).
Male Division
- The top 3 were separated by just 8 points (504 → 496), making it one of the tightest finishes across any division.
- No athlete won more than 2 events, and João Pedro Barcelos led with 3 wins out of 6 events (50%), yet still finished only 3rd overall.
- Kalyan Ribeiro de Souza won the competition without winning a single event, highlighting how consistency beat dominance.
- At least 10+ athletes hit time caps in both IE3 and IE4, making them the most decisive workouts for leaderboard separation.
- Vitor Loffi Wawrzeniak lifted the heaviest snatch (315 lb) to win IE2 but still finished just 13th overall, showing how single-event success didn’t translate to podium contention.
Copa Sur 2026 Female Division Recap
The women’s competition at Copa Sur was defined by total dominance from Anikha Greer, who won the event with 580 points, finishing 64 points ahead of Miley Wade (516) and 108 points ahead of Agustina Haag (472). Greer didn’t just win—she swept the field, taking 4 out of 6 events (IE3, IE4, IE5, and IE6) and finishing 4th and 3rd in the remaining two.
That means she never finished outside the top 4, making her by far the most consistent and dominant athlete of the weekend. Behind her, the podium battle was much tighter. Miley Wade did not win an event but stayed consistently high, finishing inside the top 10 in every workout, while Agustina Haag did not win IE4 (that was Greer), but secured 2nd in IE4 and 3rd in IE5, which helped her hold onto 3rd overall.
Across the rest of the field, inconsistency and time caps had a major impact. Several athletes had standout performances but were held back by one major drop-off. Thays França is the clearest example—she won the snatch event (205 lb) and finished 2nd in IE4, but placed 30th in Event 1, which dropped her to 10th overall.
Meanwhile, athletes like Emily Andrade and Trista Smith both finished 2nd in IE3, showing strong potential, but couldn’t maintain that level across all events. The later events (IE5 and IE6) still created separation, but unlike the men’s division, the overall winner was never in doubt. In the end, Copa Sur highlighted a clear contrast, while the leaderboard behind her was volatile, Greer’s combination of dominance (4 wins) and consistency (100% top-4 finishes) made this one of the most decisive victories of the competition.
Copa Sur 2026 Female Division Final Leaderboard
| Rank | Name | Affiliate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anikha Greer | CrossFit Peak 360 | 580 |
| 2 | Miley Wade | Independent | 516 |
| 3 | Agustina Haag | CrossFit Q21 | 472 |
| 4 | Caroline Ferreira | Independent | 444 |
| 5 | Emily Andrade | BRV CrossFit | 440 |
| 6 | Trista Smith | CrossFit Fort Vancouver | 427 |
| 7 | Bruna Berbel | CrossFit Damata | 422 |
| 8 | Luiza Marques | Punk CrossFit | 380 |
| 9 | Lucia Viretti | Independent | 361 |
| 10 | Thays França | CrossFit Imperatriz | 352 |
| 11 | Andreia Pinheiro | CrossFit Kapela | 343 |
| 12 | Ana Laura Cattai | CrossFit Pravati | 326 |
| 13 | Alexia Williams | Independent | 314 |
| 14 | Maria Quintero | CrossFit Mayhem | 302 |
| 15 | Lucila Carro | AR-1 | 302 |
| 16 | Carolina Martinez | Bulo’s CrossFit | 282 |
| 17 | Larissa Tramontin | CrossFit Haast | 269 |
| 18 | Gabriella Luque | CrossFit Pravati | 261 |
| 19 | Livia Santana | Independent | 218 |
| 20 | Tamiles Duarte | Independent | 215 |
| 21 | Amber Davy | Ascend Fitness | 208 |
| 22 | Nilmary Colmenares | CrossFit 4Life | 191 |
| 23 | Jane Silva | Bullet CrossFit | 165 |
| 24 | Lara Scarpini | CrossFit 79 | 160 |
| 25 | Aline Sanefuji | Made4 CrossFit | 150 |
| 26 | Ynara Carvalho | CrossFit Pravati | 150 |
| 27 | Fabiane Carvalho | CrossFit Pravati | 102 |
| 28 | Rafaela Prado | CrossFit Four Heads | 99 |
| 29 | Cari Quito | El Box CrossFit | 48 |
| 30 | Priscila Gorges | Body Shop Fitness | 33 |
Copa Sur 2026 Male Division Recap
The men’s competition at Copa Sur came down to an incredibly tight race, with just 8 points separating the top three athletes. Kalyan Ribeiro de Souza secured the overall win with 504 points, narrowly ahead of Benjamin Reyes (500) and João Pedro Barcelos (496). None of the podium finishers dominated across all events, instead, consistency proved decisive. Kalyan did not win an event, but he consistently scored well, with finishes of 6th, 4th, 13th, 2nd, 2nd, and 3rd across the six events.
In contrast, Barcelos was the most dominant athlete in terms of wins, taking 3 out of 6 events (IE3, IE4, and IE5), but his 12th-place finish in Event 1 created just enough of a gap to keep him in 3rd overall. Reyes, who finished 2nd, did not win an event but stayed consistently near the top and won the final event (IE6), keeping the pressure on until the end.
Time caps were a major factor in shaping the leaderboard, especially in the middle and lower half of the field. IE3 (Squat Skills) and IE4 (GTO) were the most punishing workouts, with a significant portion of athletes hitting the cap, particularly outside the top 10. In contrast, IE2 (Snatch) was more evenly distributed, with several athletes lifting 300–315 lb, including event winner Vitor Loffi Wawrzeniak (315 lb), who still finished only 13th overall, highlighting how single-event success didn’t translate to overall placement.
The final event, IE6 (Last One Standing), proved decisive, with Reyes taking the win and nearly closing the gap on Kalyan. Ultimately, the competition reinforced a consistent theme: event wins created separation, but avoiding major breakdowns—especially in capped workouts, was what determined the podium.
Copa Sur 2026 Male Division Final Leaderboard
| Rank | Name | Affiliate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalyan Ribeiro de Souza | Independent | 504 |
| 2 | Benjamin Reyes | Independent | 500 |
| 3 | João Pedro Barcelos | CrossFit 79 | 496 |
| 4 | Pedro Martins | CrossFit Higienopolis | 448 |
| 5 | Benjamin Gutierrez | Independent | 418 |
| 6 | Esteban Ospina | Independent | 403 |
| 7 | Bernardo Jardim | Tupã CrossFit | 388 |
| 8 | Jorge Fernandez | Independent | 361 |
| 9 | Anderon Primo | Hangar CrossFit | 346 |
| 10 | Kaique Cerveny | CrossFit Vittoria | 342 |
| 11 | Bernardo Costa | Independent | 334 |
| 12 | Henrique Moreira | CrossFit Mayhem Athlete | 305 |
| 13 | Vitor Loffi Wawrzeniak | Independent | 296 |
| 14 | Matheus Gomes | Vittoria CrossFit | 293 |
| 15 | Juan Ignacio Sforzini | WTC CrossFit | 274 |
| 16 | Guilheme Maciel | Bulo’s CrossFit | 261 |
| 17 | Vicente Cabrera | Independent | 243 |
| 18 | Valentín Mesa | Independent | 239 |
| 19 | José Maria de Paula Júnior | BRV CrossFit | 236 |
| 20 | Renato Guimarães | Vittoria CrossFit | 220 |
| 21 | Marcus Alves | BRV CrossFit | 208 |
| 22 | Danilo Moreira | Independent | 205 |
| 23 | Mateus Romao | CrossFit Monstros | 192 |
| 24 | Edgar Carvalho | CrossFit Pravati | 183 |
| 25 | Lautaro Brichetti | WTC CrossFit | 162 |
| 26 | Igor Viana | Independent | 156 |
| 27 | Alexandre Silva | Independent | 112 |
| 28 | Eduardo Rosa | Dumont CrossFit | 96 |
| 29 | Thales Vieira | BRV CrossFit | 72 |
Conclusion
Overall, the 2026 Copa Sur delivered a clear message, winning events helps, but consistency wins competitions.
Across both divisions, the athletes who managed to avoid major setbacks (especially in capped workouts) rose to the top. With dominant performances, tight podium races, and a deep international field, Copa Sur continues to establish itself as a key proving ground for elite fitness in South America.
Miley Wade, Anikha Greer, Benjamin Reyes and Kaylan Souza have all secured their tickets to the 2026 CrossFit Games.
