The day elite CF athletes have been training for all year is here — the CF Games! Dun, dun, dunnnnn.
The individuals and teams who came out as the top five in their region are now competing in some of the most gut-wrenching workouts they’ve ever endured.
The Games will include your typical CF movements but isn’t limited to encompassing all areas of fitness. From gymnastics and endurance to obstacle courses and Marine-style workouts, you never know what Dave Castro is going to come up with.
2018’s competition has kicked off with what’s been said to be the most challenging first day in the history of the CF Games — proving the next five days are ganna be real intense!
Here’s a quick breakdown on Brutes to watch, and how.
Brute Strength Athletes
- Female Athletes: Justine Beath, Kara Saunders
- Male Athletes: Dean Linder-Leighton
- Team Members: Jared Stevens (CrossFit 417)
- Masters Athletes: Curtis Dunn, Mary-Beth Prodromides, Wes Schneider
- Teen Athletes: Haley Adams, Rylie Krahn, Dallin Pepper, Tudor Magda
Competition Schedule
All times are in Central Standard Time.
Wednesday
8:20 – 10:00 – Individuals – Crit
10:20 – 11:40 – Team – Bike Deadlift
11:55 -12:40 – Individuals – 30 Muscle-Ups
12:50-2:34 – Individuals – CF Total
3:00-4:20 – Team – 30s
5:10-9:10 – Individuals – Marathon Row
Thursday
8:00-1:09 – Age Groups – Rope Yoke
Friday
9:00-11:15 – Individuals – Battleground
9:00-1:08 – Age Groups – 1RM + P.S.
11:30-12:50 – Team Battleground
1:12-2:00 – Team – 1RM Snatch
3:00-5:15 – Individuals – TBA
3:00-6:55 – Age Groups – Rope and Yoke
5:30-6:50 – Team – Synchro Worm
7:10-8:30 – Individual – Fibonacci
Saturday
8:30-11:09 – Age Groups – Jump Finish
8:45-10:15 – Individuals – TBA
10:30-12:00 – Team – TBA
11:20-1:59 – Age Groups – Jump Finish
12:15-12:55 – Individuals – TBA
1:40-3:00 – Team – TBA
2:20-5:15 – Age Groups – AG Chipper
4:00-5:40 – Team – TBA
6:00-8:42 – Individuals – TBA
Sunday
8:30-9:50 – Team – TBA
9:00-1:50 – Age Groups – Event 10
10:20-11:51 – Individuals – TBA
12:20-1:04 – Team – TBA
1:59-4:10 – Age Groups – Event 11
2:00-5:12 – Individuals – TBA
Live Streaming
If you’re not able to be in Madison to watch the Games live in person, it’s 2018 so there’s obviously a solution that’ll give you the chance to sit in your desk and “work” while you watch.
A couple options for live streaming:
- CBSsports.com
- CBS Sports App
- CrossFit Games Website
- CrossFit Facebook Page (for certain events)
Watch on TV
CBS and CBS Sports Network (all times are CT)
Thursday, Aug. 2: Day 1 Highlights, 9 p.m., CBSSN
Friday, Aug. 3: Day 2 Highlights 2 p.m., CBSSN
Saturday, Aug. 4: Day 3 (LIVE) 12 a.m., CBS
Saturday, Aug. 4: Day 3 Highlights 9 p.m., CBSSN
Sunday, Aug. 5: Day 4 (LIVE) 11 p.m., CBS
Sunday, Aug. 5: Day 4 Highlights 9 p.m., CBSSN
Sunday, Sept. 2: Recap 4 p.m., CBS
CBS Sports Digital
Wednesday, Aug.1: Individuals and Teams 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 2: Individuals and Teams 7:45 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 2: Masters and Teenagers 7:50 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 3: Individuals and Teams 7:45 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 3: Masters and Teenagers 7:50 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 4: Masters and Teenagers 7:20 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 4: Individuals and Teams 7:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 5: Individuals and Teams, and Awards Ceremony 7:15 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 5: Masters and Teenagers 7:50 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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If you’re looking for more details on the 2018 Games, you can find them here on CrossFit’s website.
