CROSSFIT GAMES UPDATE: WODAPALOOZA

“The moment you want to stop is the moment you need to push harder.”

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Another breaking news bulletin from the world of CrossFit (don't you love these?!).

The top 20 men and women qualifiers for this years Wodapalooza event have been announced, as their online qualifier ended last week. Below, find the list of athletes who have qualified for the event. Anyone marked with a star has been a former games athlete.

When I first looked at this list I was shocked and bummed, because they are largely nobodies. Good job to them, proud of them, pat on the back and yada yada yada, but where were the big guns??

Have no fear, the best are here. Wodapalooza has extended invites to the top 20 (yes TWENTY) men and women finishers from the Games last year, as well as all former Wodapalooza champs. So chances are, your favorite athletes will be throwing down in Miami for a chance at the Games bid this year. It is going to be SO FUN to watch! Athletes who have declined their invitation have not yet been announced. 

It is also important to announce that Wodapalooza did not offer a team online qualifier. Instead, they are doing an application process which I think is absolutely WILD. The process includes listing individual accolades, essentially stating your case for why your team should be allowed to fight for a games spot. Very interesting, highly controversial, slightly dramatic, IT IS EVERYTHING WE WANT IN A REVAMPED GAMES SEASON. 
Bring it on.

Female:

1. Dani Speegle

2. Kristine Best

3. Hayley Murillo

4. Gabriela Migala

5. KT Trombetta

6. Taylor Streid

7. Taylor Knisely

8. Chantelle Loehner

9. Emma Ferreira

10. Colleen Fotsch

11. Samantha Pugh

12. Kelsey Kiel*

13. Leah Irons

14. Lindsey Valenzuela*

15. Anna Rode

16. Amanda Hardeman

17. Chelsea Nicholas

18. Keston Mendoza

19. Elizabeth Bradley

20. Winter Nicolette Rodriguez

Male:

1. Norman Woodring

2. Samuel Cournoyer

3. Nik Hecht

4. Drew Wayman

5. Paul Castillo*

6. Ryan Reeves

7. Mitch Barnard

8. Trevor James

9. Josh Gervais

10. Justin Medeiros

11. George Sanchez

12. Dylan Martin

13. Nick Bloch

14. Jeffrey Adler

15. Logan Southard

16. Josh Woodhull

17. Austin Spencer

18. Hunter Wood

19. Jake Frye

20. Tyler Eggiman

Email me anytime at marc@voyedgerx.com and comment down below on your thoughts!

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