8 Atlantic & West Regionals Athletes to Watch this Weekend

ATLANTIC REGIONALS

This Region includes BIG names, defending champion Ben Smith and many stalwart veterans. In Atlanta Georgia, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, you can be sure that the competition is going to intense and the fighting brutal. Make sure that you check in on the events that you want to watch here and find out what time they will be showing in your country and timezone.

1. TRAVIS MAYER

A 2 x Games Athlete, Mayer finished 3rd in the Open this year. With his solid performances, fire for success and wealth of experience, he is looking strong, and is definitely an athlete with the potential to make a big impact this Games Season.

Having some fun doing deficit strict HSPU. This is 21″ inches. Commentary @brannen_dorman. @trainingthinktank @tenperformance @niketraining @crossfitgames @crossfitpassion #roadtoregionals

A video posted by Travis Mayer (@tmayer18) on May 2, 2016 at 8:25am PDT

2. EMILY BRIDGERS

She won The Open Event 16.1, is a 2 x Games Athlete, bringing a positive and determined attitude to every event she competes in. In 2014, her first year of competition, she took sixth place at the Games and made it to the Invitational team, two incredible achievements.

250 jerk followed by an epic PR attempt at 255! Next time… @reebok @progenex @fitaid @performasleep @purestrength_co @eliteness_movement

A video posted by Emily Bridgers (@emilybridgers) on Apr 23, 2016 at 11:20am PDT

3. NOAH OHLSEN

Many people have Noah down as a potential winner for this year’s Crossfit Games, and the talented athlete also took first place at the Open, so there is some weight behind these predictions. What do you think? A chilled out nice guy, he is incredibly focused and determined to achieve what he sets his mind upon, so watch this space. Aside from his coaching and training, he is also closely supported by Maximus Ohlsen, his faithful dog, who is a vital player and motivator in the overall Ohlsen training camp.

(Check out the video to see Maximus putting Noah through his paces)

A video posted by Noah Ohlsen (@nohlsen) on May 8, 2016 at 4:02pm PDT

4. ANNA TUNCLIFFE

A former professional sailor, Anna won Olympic gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and placed 5th at the 2012 London Olympics. She also finished 9th at the CrossFit Games in 2013, and is a versatile and committed athlete.

That familiar after WOD feeling

WEST REGIONALS

The West combines Regionals Athletes from Northwestern United States and Western Canada. In total 19,000 individuals from these two regions entered the Open and the action will take place this weekend in Portland, Oregon.

5. COLE SAGER

The former running back from the Washington Huskies won the North West regionals in 2014 after just a few months of doing CrossFit. He finished in the top 20 at his first Games. 2^nd place in the last years regionals he finished the Games in 7^th in just his second year. So we are excited to see what he brings this year.

A video posted by Cole Sager (@colesager35) on Apr 28, 2016 at 9:38pm PDT

6. EMILY ABBOTT

2 times CrossFit Games Athlete and 8^th fittest Women in the World, she won two national Basketball titles at the University of Windsor before moving into Crossfit. In the live Open event 16.1 she defeated Chyna Cho, and with her strong weightlifting skills and much improved gymnastic ability, this Canadian is a hardy and exceptionally competent athlete.

Read more about Emily in our interview with her here.

Don’t forget your midline work! It’s even better when you have two half naked male band holders. @adam_fetter @spmcbride1 @jessebifano @the_lab_gym @blonyx #midline #iamtheplankqueen #blonyxstrong

A video posted by Emily Abbott (@abbott.the.red) on May 2, 2016 at 8:26pm PDT

7. LUCAS PARKER

You can’t miss the Beard. 25year old Lucas Parker from Victoria, British Columbia is one of the most well known figures in the CrossFit Scene. As a 5 times in a row Games Athlete,  he will surely attack this year again in full force, bringing all the brunt of his wild strength and experience to bear.

8. REGIONALS ATHLETES: JESSICA CORE

30year old Jessica Core has already taken part in the CrossFit Games with her Team and has competed 5 times since them, only missing 2011 due to pregnancy. A determined athlete, she brings heart and grit to every one of her performances.

A video posted by Jessica Core (@jesscore1) on Jul 8, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Featured Image © Lucas Parker / Emily Abbott

Travis Mayer © Travis Mayer

Emily Bridgers © Emily Bridgers

Noah Ohlsen © Noah Ohlsen

Anna Tuncliffe © Anna Tuncliffe

Cole Sager © Cole Sager

Emily Abbott © Emily Abbott

Lucas Parker © Lucas Parker

Jessica Core © Jessica Core