2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans 65lbs/29kg for women 95lbs/43kg for men
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters 65lbs/29kg for women 95lbs/43kg for men
2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans 75lbs/34kg for women 115lbs/52kg for men
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters 75lbs/34kg for women 115lbs/52kg for men
2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans 85lbs/38kg for women 135lbs/61kg for men
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters 85lbs/38kg for women 135lbs/61kg for men
Time cap – 16 minutes
*Must add your own weights
In the live announcement for CrossFit Open Workout 26.3, 3 of the best female CrossFit Athletes on the planet, Danielle Brandon, Arielle Loewen and Olivia Kerstetter, went head to head.
Danielle Brandon – 274 reps
Olivia Kerstetter – 285 reps
Arielle Loewen – 277 reps
Danielle Brandon
Danielle Brandon is no stranger to the CrossFit Games stage — a seven-time competitor and perennial contender in the Sport of Fitness. Yet despite her consistency, she is still to make a podium finish. In 2022, she came agonizingly close, finishing fourth. History then repeated itself at the 2025 Games, where she once again found herself one spot shy of the podium. Is this the year Danielle Brandon breaks through? In last year’s Open she finished 6th overall and a strong performance in 26.3 could see her vault into another top 10 finish.
Arielle Loewen
Olivia Kerstetter
At just 20-years-old Olivia Kerstetter already has quite the resume – first place finishes at the Games in both the Girls 14-15 and 16-17 age groups preceded a seamless transition to the elite. Last year, in just her second appearance as an individual, she landed 3rd place at the Games and will be looking to continue her upward trajectory.
Why People Have Fun During the CrossFit Open
People take part in the CrossFit Open because it offers a unique opportunity to test themselves in the exact same workouts as athletes across the globe, from everyday gym members to the sport’s top competitors. It creates a shared experience where everyone tackles the same challenges, compares scores, and supports one another, fostering a strong sense of community. For many participants, the Open also serves as a benchmark, allowing them to track their progress year after year and see how their fitness compares worldwide.
The Open adds intensity, accountability, and excitement to weekly training, transforming regular workouts into events that feel purposeful and memorable.
