Notable Rookies Of The 2015 CrossFit Games
Notable Rookies Of The 2015 CrossFit Games
1. Sara Sigmundsdottir
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Once again, Iceland has produced one of the top female athletes in the world, giving the impression that there must be a little something extra in the water. At just 22 years old, Sara Sigmundsdottir has already put her name in the mix for the Games' title this year. Although realtively new to the sport, Sara has notable wins in National and international competition, including the 2014 French Throwdown and 2015 ECC Championships. This powerhouse has the strength to keep up with the fittest on earth, and the engine to match. Keep your eye on this one, she'll be giving Leblanc-Bazinet, Webb, Bridgers, and Thorisdottir a run for their money in Carson.
Regional Competition History
2015 Meridian Regional: 1st
2014 Europe Regional: 12th
2013 Europe Regional 39th
2. Brooke Wells
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After placing 115th in her first Open in 2013, Brooke Wells wondered what her athletic ceiling was if she actually committed herself to the sport and everything it entailed (yes, she placed higher than the majority of the world on sheer talent alone). The 19 year old turned her focus to CrossFit, and it's more than paid off in 2015. Not only was the teenager drafted in the first round of the 2015 National Pro Grid League (to the Miami Surge), but she punched her first ticket to Carson with a stellar Regional performance. To say the least, Wells defeated a handful of notable women within the sport, including Stacie Tovar, Elisabeth Akinwale, Lindy Barber, and Nicole Holcomb.
Regional Competition History
2015 Central Regional: 1st
2014 North Central Regional (Beefy 540): 5th
3. Brooke Ence
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From CrossFit's Open workout standard model, to Regional champ, Brooke Ence seems to be on top of the world. Ence earned her ticket to the Games after she stole the show at the California Regional, arguably the toughest showdown in the country with competitors including Lindsey Valenzuela, Chyna Cho, Rebecca Voigt, Lauren Fisher, and so many more. The Kill Cliff superstar has trained under fellow Games' veteran Tommy Hackebruck (who also qualified to the 2015 Games), which means one simple thing: they're doing it right in Utah. When considering the pool of women who have the potential to steal the Fittest podium, make sure to drop 'Ence' in the pot.
Regional Competition History
2015 California Regional: 1st
2014 NorCal Regional: 6th
2013 NorCal Regional (CrossFit West)
2011 South West Regional (Team Ute CrossFit): 2nd
4. Aaron Hanna
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Aaron, who? Our first male rookie standout in 2015 goes to this man, and with good reason. While he has a respectable resume within CrossFit, Hanna absolutely took the sport by storm at the 2015 Atlantic Regionals. Throughout the weekend, Hanna crept his way up the leadearboard with consistent finishes in each event. With the field stacked with Games' verterans and fan-favorites, Hanna slid through the cracks until he jumped on the final 2nd place podium, losing out to only Noah Ohlsen (by less than 40 points, mind you).
Regional Competition History
2015 Atlantic Regional: 2nd
2014 South East Regional: 8th
2013 South East Regional: 25th
5. Maddy Myers
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Maddy Myers is undoubtedly the frontrunner of the new wave of teenage CrossFitters who have begun to dominate the sport. As a senior in highschool, Myers is the youngest female to compete in the individual division at the Games since Colleen Maher in 2012 (17 years old). In the final event of the South Regional, Maddy was neck-and-neck with The Fittest Woman On Earth until the bitter end. A margin of 0:00:03 separated Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and Myers, each taking second and third in the event, respectively. That's reason enough to be convinced that this rookie has what it takes to keep up with the best.
Regional Competition History