Medeiros and Pepper Add Jayson Hopper to Team GOWOD for Wodapalooza

Justin Medeiros and Dallin Pepper confirmed Jayson Hopper as the third member of their Elite Teams of 3 entry for Wodapalooza, reuniting the original Boys Interrupted trio under the Team GOWOD banner for the Miami Beach competition in March 2026. The roster announcement sharpens the field and gives fans a clear trio to follow when the event hits the sand.

Medeiros and Pepper held tryouts at Dave Castro’s Ranch during a weekend trip and selected Jayson Hopper after a handful of on-site drills. The tryout session included a worm squat demo and even a quick math test joke as part of the weekend’s lighthearted evaluation, with the final pick reflecting fit and chemistry as much as raw ability. That combination of practical testing and team feel explains why Medeiros and Pepper opted to reunite with Hopper for the Elite Teams of 3 division.

Team GOWOD’s entry matters because it brings a recognizable grouping into one of the marquee team divisions at Wodapalooza. Elite Teams of 3 often hinge on cohesion across varied events - gymnastics, barbell, and conditioning - and a pre-existing trio can shave precious seconds in transitions and unspoken coordination. Medeiros and Pepper adding Hopper signals they value that synergy heading into Miami Beach.

The announcement also affects the competitive landscape. Other Elite Teams of 3 entries will now account for a squad with established rapport, which can be an advantage in events that demand seamless handoffs and quick strategizing. Expect heat planners and competitors to mark Team GOWOD as a headline team when organizers publish heats and event assignments closer to the weekend.

For the CrossFit community, the selection process at Dave Castro’s Ranch offers a glimpse into how top athletes approach team building outside large qualifiers. Holding a focused tryout weekend and running specific drills shows a pragmatic approach to roster decisions that other teams can emulate when assembling small rosters for team-format events.

Watch for final entries and heat sheets as Wodapalooza approaches in March 2026. Verify Team GOWOD’s lane assignments and event schedule once organizers post the official lists, and plan to follow Medeiros, Pepper, and Hopper through the team workouts where their prior partnership could make the difference between podium contention and missing the final.