Kill Cliff East Coast Championships 2015Dec 8, 2014 by Lindsey Guelde
2015 KCECC Athlete Updates
2015 KCECC Athlete Updates
Jenn Jones
Jenn is a CrossFit Games veteran and has competed since joining the sport in 2010. She was a competitive gymnast and is best known for her effortless, fluid techniques throughout workouts. She is a fierce competitor with a big heart. Will that be enough for her to take the podium at the ECC?
Region: South Central
Affiliate: CrossFit EaDo
Height: 5-5
Weight: 150
Games Competitor: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Notable Finishes: 1st Place regionals 2012, 2013, 2014 and placed top 10 at 2013 and 2014 CrossFit Games
Snatch: 170 lbs
CJ: 225 lbs
Back Squat: 245 lbs
Deadlift: 305 lbs
Fran: 2:42
Grace: 2:11
James Hobart
James is a six-time returning CossFit Games veteran and has competed both as an individual and on a team. He is a member of CrossFit New England and has been at the top of the sport since taking part in it. In order to prepare for the 2014 Games he trained alongside Rich Froning. Will be overtake Rich and be stop the podium at this year’s ECC?
Region: North East
Affiliate: CrossFit New England
Height: 5-8
Weight: 185
Games Competitor: 2011, 2012, 2014
Notable Finishes: 1st Place CrossFit Games 2011, 2012 and placed 2nd at 2014 CrossFit Games
Snatch: 260 lbs
CJ: 315 lbs
Back Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 480 lbs
Fran: 2:30
Annie Thorisdottir
Iceland Annie is a returning Games Champion with a background in gymnastics and pole vaulting. She is best known for her super-power engine and all around strength. Annie has been a dominant name in the CrossFit industry since appearing, will she be the new East Coast Champion?
Region: Europe
Affiliate: Reebok CrossFit Reykjavik
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 151
Games Competitor: 2011, 2012, 2014
Notable Finishes: 1st Place CrossFit Games 2011, 2012 and placed 2nd at 2014 CrossFit Games
Snatch: 156 lb
CJ: 205 lb
Back Squat: 253 lb
Deadlift: 363 lb
Fran: 2:37
Val Voboril
Val is a 4th grade teacher, mother, and wife. She was a recreational gymnast with many active hobbies and I had never done lifting before CrossFit. She has been a top finisher every year that she has competed at the CrossFit Games, and was able to take the 3rd place podium spot in 2013. Val is best known for her workhorse engine and consistency in movement. Will this OG be the one to sweep in and win it all at the 2014 ECC?
Region: SoCal
Affiliate: Unaffiliated
Height: 5-2
Weight: 135 lbs
Games Competitor: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
Notable Finishes: Top 5 finishes at 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014 CrossFit Games
Snatch: 145 lbs
CJ: 185 lbs
Back Squat: 250 lbs
Deadlift: 315 lbs
Max Pull-ups: 40
Fran: 2:40
Michele Letendre
Michele Letendre’s traveling from Crossfit Plateau in Montreal, Canada to compete in the ECC Competitors Division. Michele finished 4th this year at The Crossfit Games with a 1st place finish in the “Push Pull” workout. Letendre’s past athletics include water polo and swimming. Michele is a dual threat with strong Olympic lifts and amazing bodyweight and gymnastic movements.
Region: Canada East
Affiliate: CrossFit Plateau
Height: 5-1
Weight: 133
Games Competitor: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Notable Finishes: 1st Place in “The Pool”, 2013 Games 1st Place in the “Push Pull”, 2014 Games
Snatch: 185 lbs
CJ: 225 lbs
Back Squat: 275 lbs
Deadlift: 305 lbs
Max Pull-ups: 50
Fran: 2:10