Dani Horan
Dani is out of the North East training at Champlain Valley CrossFit. She began CrossFit in 2010 after being a competitive equestrian jumper and has since dominated her region since 2013. She took the 1st place finish at the 2013 and 2014 regionals followed by an 18th place finish at the CrossFit Games both years. She’s improved every year since indulging in the sport, will be push her way to the top to take the podium stance at closing?

Region: Southern California
Affiliate: Valley CrossFit
Height: 5-6
Weight: 148 lbs
Games Competitor: 2013 and 2014
Notable Finishes: 1st Place Regionals Finish 2014, 3rd Place in 2014 “Sprint Sled-1” Games event.


Elisabeth Akinwale
Elisabeth Akinwale is the latest addition to the Kill Cliff East Coast Championship Competitors Division. Akinwale is known for her amazing Olympic Lifts and phenomenal strength numbers and displayed this strength during the 2014 CrossFit Games as she took the 1st place finish in the clean speed ladder. Will the workouts thrown at her in January be in her favor?

Region: North Central
Affiliate: CrossFit Construct
Height: 5-7
Weight: 160 lbs
Games Appearances: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Notable Finishes: 1st Place in the “Speed Clean Ladder”, 2014 Games, 1st Place in “The Cinco 1”, 2013 Games
Clean and Jerk: 235 lbs
Snatch: 191 lbs
Jackie: 5:59

Rachel Martinez
Rachel attended the CrossFit Games for the first time this year as an individual. In 2013 she was part of the CFNE team which placed 2nd that year at The Games. She is a former college gymnast and is known for being a well-rounded athlete. She dominates all body weight workouts and can hold her own when there is weight to be thrown around. Will this individual rookie surprise us all at the end of the weekend?

Region: North East
Affiliate: CrossFit New England
Height: 5-1
Weight: 130 lbs
Games Appearances: 2nd Place 2013 Games finish with CFNE team, competed as individual 2014 Games.
Notable Finishes: third-longest max-distance handstand walk of any region at 2014 Regionals and 8th Place finish “Midline March” workout 2014 CrossFit Games.


Rory Zambard
Rory is a 2x qualifying Games Athlete. At the age of 22 she earned her first ticket to The Games, finishing in the top 15 overall. After being forced to pull out of the 2014 Games, Rory has since focused her training on recovering and weaknesses. Will this young newbie come in and surprise everyone at this year’s Kill Cliff East Coast Championships?

Region: North West
Affiliate: CrossFit Bellevue
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165 lbs
Games Appearances: 2013 and 2014 CrossFit Games
Notable Finishes: 14th Place finish overall at the 2013 CrossFit Games
C&J: 215 lbs
Snatch: 185 lbs
Deadlift: 315 lbs
Back Squat: 315 lbs

Christy- Phillips Adkins
Christy Adkins is a six time CrossFit Games veteran placing within the top ten almost every year. She is one of the most experienced female athletes to grace us with her presence at this year's KCECC. Let's see if this chick still has what it takes to take the podium!

Region: Mid Atlantic
Affiliate: CrossFit MPH
Height: 5-4
Weight: 135 lbs
Games Appearances: 2013 and 2014 CrossFit Games
Notable Finishes: 14th Place finish overall at the 2013 CrossFit Games
C&J: 210 lbs
Snatch: 158 lbs
Deadlift: 330 lbs
Back Squat: 265 lbs
Fran: 2:49
Grace: 2:46