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Rogue Invitational unveils five-year weighted points system for 2024 qualification

Rogue's qualifying page lists the Rogue Invitational at 1,000 points and says the system "looks back an additional 3 years," while third-party reports and the public table suggest a five-year weighted window.

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How coaches scale high-volume wall-ball pyramids without losing intent

Learn the exact levers, ball weight, target height, rep breaks, and pacing cues, I use to scale high-volume wall‑ball pyramids so the workout stays a strength‑speed test, not a grinding cardio slog.

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Rogue Adds $1.215M Cash, $275K Bitcoin plus Community Contributions to 2026 Purse

Rogue is putting $1,215,000 cash and $275,000 in Bitcoin (purchased at $95,000 per coin) into the 2026 prize purse, creating a guaranteed minimum of $1,490,000 before ticket and merch add‑ons.

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Velites Recaps Open 26.2 Reveal in Cascais with Sponsors, Top Times, Equipment

Velites presented Open 26.2 at CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, revealed the new MINIMAL shoe, and printed a 15-minute, dumbbell-heavy WOD with women using a 35-lb and men a 50-lb dumbbell.

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CrossFit Medical Society-backed Health Hubs pilot unveiled at San Diego summit

The CrossFit Medical Society is training coaches and affiliate owners to become certified "Health Hubs," a pilot pathway unveiled at the Health Integration Summit in San Diego, The Barbell Spin reported March 5, 2026.

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Justin Medeiros Publishes Boys Interrupted Ep. 57 on Site and Spotify

Justin Medeiros published Boys Interrupted Ep. 57 on his site (site timestamp "8 hours ago") and on Spotify (1 hr 12 min), covering an Adidas trip, preseason testing, and a fan‑polled list of Open punishments.

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Sara Sigmundsdottir Accepts World Fitness Project London Invite, Pauses CrossFit Open Attempts

Sara Sigmundsdottir accepted a special invite from Will Moorad and the World Fitness Project to compete at Tour Stop 1 in London on May 1 and will sit out the CrossFit Open while rehabbing at Jump Ship Phoenix.

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Don Faul to Step Down as CrossFit CEO March 6, 2026

Don Faul will leave his role as CrossFit CEO on March 6, 2026, after nearly four years in charge; the Board has begun a formal CEO search and plans to hire an executive search firm.

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CrossFit Games Public Tickets On Sale March 24; Affiliate and Open Presales

Barbell Spin reports general public tickets for the 2026 CrossFit Games at San Jose’s SAP Center go on sale March 24, 2026; affiliate and Open presales have precedent but 2026 specifics are unconfirmed.

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Linda Keesman Suffers Partial UCL Tear Overhead Squatting, Out for 2026 Games

Linda Keesman suffered a partial UCL tear with avulsion while overhead squatting and will not post a score for 26.1, effectively ending her 2026 CrossFit Games bid.

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Rich Froning Breaks Down Open Workout 26.2 With Coachable Cues

Rich Froning posted a short strategy video on March 5, 2026 that boils Open Workout 26.2 down to practical, coachable cues drawn straight from the live duel and the official standards.

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CrossFit reveals Open Workout 26.2 in Cascais: three-round dumbbell gymnastics ladder

Twenty ring muscle-ups finish Open Workout 26.2, a three-round ladder of 80-foot dumbbell overhead walking lunges and 20 alternating snatches with a 15-minute cap revealed in Cascais.

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CrossFit Announces New Safety Commitments and Event Protocol Enhancements for 2026

CrossFit rolled out eight major safety changes, from a new head of safety to an embedded Safety Advisory Board member in on-site testing, after the 2024 drowning of Lazar Đukić.

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Affiliate Checklist Ensures Valid CrossFit Open Scores and Judge Compliance

A practical, source-driven checklist to run Open weekends that keeps athlete attempts valid and accepted on the official CrossFit leaderboard.

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2025-26 Tested CrossFit Shoes for Lifts, Jumps, Rope Climbs and Runs

Real-world 2025–26 testing and community reviews show which shoe traits survive heavy cleans, box jumps, rope climbs and short runs, use this checklist to buy one pair that actually lasts.

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CrossFit Nutrition Priorities: Periodized Carbs, Consistent Protein, Hydration

Prioritize energy availability with periodized carbs, keep protein intake steady to drive adaptations and recovery, and treat hydration as a training essential.

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Evidence-Based Microcycle Model Prepares Athletes for Three-Week CrossFit Open

A repeatable microcycle model that blends high-intensity functional training with targeted skill work and a three-week peaking strategy helps strength-and-conditioning athletes handle the CrossFit Open's unpredictable, high-variability demands.

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Mayhem Classic Roster Features CrossFit and WFP Stars for 2026 Semifinal

Mayhem Classic released a 40-athlete roster (20 men, 20 women) for the April 17-19 Cookeville semifinal; the top three men and women will qualify for the 2026 CrossFit Games.

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How to scale and plan attempts for the CrossFit Open

Practical, safety-first scaling and attempt strategies to maximize consistency and leaderboard potential during the CrossFit Open. Follow tested percentages, rehearsal weeks, and judge logistics.

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CrossFit Open registration opens today as 26.1-26.3 schedule sets

Registration opens today for the 2026 CrossFit Open; three workouts will be announced Feb 26, Mar 5, and Mar 12 with set score windows and partner support.

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CrossFit Essentials Guide: Movement-by-Movement Scaling to Train Safely During Pregnancy

A movement-by-movement template explains how to scale CrossFit-style training during pregnancy so coaches and athletes can stay fit and safe in the box.

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Practical nutrition playbook for CrossFit Open attempts and recovery

A week-out and same-day nutrition plan helps CrossFit athletes reduce GI issues and maximize readiness for Open attempts. Simple rules, practiced portions, and familiar foods matter most.

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Top 20 From 2025 CrossFit Games Accept Invites to Syndicate Crown

Learn which top-20 finishers from the 2025 CrossFit Games were named in the invite list for Syndicate Crown and what the invite rules mean for athletes.

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Early Registration Numbers Show Strong Interest Ahead of 2026 CrossFit Open

Early registration momentum is tracking well for the 2026 CrossFit Open, signaling strong community interest as the virtual event runs Feb. 26–Mar. 16.

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Practical beginner’s guide to starting CrossFit safely and consistently

A concise beginner's guide lays out how new athletes should approach CrossFit to build strength, prevent injury, and stay consistent.

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Essential equipment primer for CrossFit affiliates and home gyms

A practical primer walks affiliate owners and home-gym operators through choosing and maintaining core CrossFit gear. It helps prioritize buys, improve safety, and extend equipment life.

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CrossFit Appoints Dr. Mark J. Sakr as 2026 Games Medical Director

CrossFit named Dr. Mark J. Sakr as Games Medical Director, announcing the hire on Feb. 24, 2026 after a search that began late in 2025 to replace the outgoing Games medical lead.

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Jason Cain’s 4x4s AMRAP Trains Repeated-Sprint Capacity and Gymnastics Strength

Jason Cain released a short, high-intensity 4x4s AMRAP that challenges gymnastics strength and repeated-sprint capacity, giving athletes a compact benchmark to track fatigue management.

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HYROX Booms Across Asia as Accessible Alternative to CrossFit

HYROX races have surged across Asia, with Bangkok's launch selling out and 4,500 registrations in 18 hours - a more accessible, team-friendly alternative to CrossFit that is reshaping local class demand.

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Adaptive CrossFit Games registration opens today with San Jose finals

Registration for the Adaptive Open opened today, Jan. 14. The Adaptive Open runs Feb. 26–Mar. 16 and the Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD will be July 24–26 in San Jose.

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