1 CROSSFIT MASTERS: SHAWN RAMIREZ

Age:

41

Merits:

2 x times Master champion 40-45, recently beat Teenage champ Nicolas Paladino in the 16.3 Live Open Announcement

Background:

A former Wrestler, he studied Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine, and is the clear favourite for this year. He claims that he wants:

‘Kids to get active again like we did in the 80s!’

He trains 7 days a week during his preparation for the Masters competitions, including  2 rest days of a 1 mile swim and a 10k Row.

They say a child’s first hero is his Dad. Can’t wait to Throwdown at the Open announcement sponsored by Rx Smart Gear. The entire RXSG Nation will be there! ??????? #superdad @rxsmartgear @crossfitarmed @crossfitgames @crossfit #rxsgfamily ?: @qm_photos ____________________________________ #rxsmartgear #rxsmartgearathlete #shawnramirez #crossfit #crossfitgames #dubz #strong #family #elevateYOURfitness #crossfitgamesmasterschamp #Repost @rxsmartgear

A photo posted by Shawn C. Ramirez (@shawn_theram) on Mar 7, 2016 at 9:56am PST