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The CrossFit Open: A Comprehensive Guide To Its Past, Present & Future

The CrossFit Open 2013

The 2013 CrossFit Open kicked off with an unprecedented number of participants. 130,000 athletes took part. The 2013 event took place over five weeks kicking off on March 6. 

One of the most notable moments of the 2013 Open was a back injury sustained by reigning Games champion Annie Thórisdóttir which took her out of the competition in its third week. Her absence made way for the UK’s Sam Briggs to come out on top for the women in both the Open and the Games.

Who Won the 2013 Open?

Men: Rich Froning Jr. (USA)
Women: Sam Briggs (UK)

Sample Workout:

13.2 CrossFit Open Workout:

AMRAP in 10 Minutes of:

  • 5 Shoulder To overhead (115-lb. / 75-lb.)
  • 10 Deadlift (115-lb. / 75-lb.)
  • 15 Box Jumps (24″ box / 20″ box)

The CrossFit Open 2014

The 2014 Open took place on February 27 with 209,585 athletes signed up to participate. Both Briggs and Froning dominated the Open once again, advancing to the Games. However, this would be Rich Froning’s final competitive Open and Games before retiring from the individual competition.

Who Won the 2014 Open?

Men: Rich Froning Jr. (USA)
Women: Sam Briggs (UK)

Sample Workout:

14.4 CrossFit Open Workout

AMRAP in 14 Minutes of:

  • 60-Calorie Row 
  • 50 Toes-To-Bars
  • 40 Wall-Ball Shots (20 lb. to 10-foot target / 14 lb. to 9-foot target)
  • 30 Cleans (135 / 95 lb.)
  • 20 Muscle-Ups

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