World Fitness Project Finalizes 2026 Signed Pro Roster Led by Sprague, Horvath

The 2026 World Fitness Project Pro roster has been finalized with the announcement that the 2025 champions, James Sprague and Laura Horváth, accepted their pro contract," Barbell Spin reported, marking the headline takeaway for the upcoming World Fitness Tour season.

Barbell Spin also set out the basic deal structure: "The 20 signed men and women will receive a minimum contract based on their placement in the 2025 season, but can earn more based on the prize money at each competition." The same Barbell Spin text specifies that "the signed Pros get their travel expenses covered and are guaranteed into the first two Tour Stops. However, unlike last year, they are not guaranteed into the WFP Finals. In 2026, the top 30 in points will advance regardless of their pro status."

Barbell Spin provided a full men’s roster with guaranteed contract amounts: James Sprague - $80,000, Roman Khrennikov - $70,000, Gui Malheiros - $60,000, Tudor Magda - $55,000, Chandler Smith - $50,000, Jonne Koski - $45,000, Aniol Ekai - $40,000, Jack Farlow - $35,000, Colten Mertens - $30,000, Jelle Hoste - $25,000, Pat Vellner - $20,000, Travis Mayer - $20,000, Ty Jenkins - $20,000, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson - $15,000, Chris Ibarra - $15,000, Nate Ackermann - $12,000, Nick Mathew - $12,000, Colin Bosshard - $10,000, Luka Đukić - $10,000, and Tola Morakinyo - $10,000.

The women’s roster remains partially documented across sources. Boxrox reported seven recent signings and published per-athlete 2025 placements and points: Aimee Cringle (England) - 2025 signed Pro, second overall with 1,910 points; Olivia Kerstetter (United States) - 2025 signed Pro, eighth overall with 1,608 points; Sydney Wells (United States) - 2025 signed Pro, ninth overall with 1,604 points; Anikha Greer (Canada) - 2025 Pro challenger, 10th with 1,562 points; Emily Rolfe (Canada) - 2025 signed Pro, 14th with 1,349 points; Dani Speegle (United States) - 2025 signed Pro, 15th with 1,329 points; and Jennifer Muir (Scotland) - 2025 Pro challenger, 18th with 1,314 points. Boxrox adds, "The seven athletes recently signed brings the total to 12 women signed for the 2026 World Fitness Tour season."

The World Fitness Project official roster page lists additional women by name amid multiple "Signed pro" placeholders, including Andrea Solberg, Oda Lundekvam, Sydney Michalyshen, Emma Tall, Lydia Fish, Jennifer Muir, and Emily Rolfe. Morning Chalk Up ran a Jan 23 headline about a first wave of Pro Card athletes, and WFP posted an Instagram photo on Feb 13 that appears tied to roster promotion; Boxrox’s story ran Feb 16 and notes Rolfe and Muir had earlier been announced on Jan 21.

A reconciliation is required for the women’s final list: Barbell Spin’s headline language asserts 20 signed women, but the supplied Barbell Spin excerpt does not include the women’s names or contract amounts. Boxrox’s Feb 16 reporting documents 12 women with named placements and points. The men’s 20-name list and dollar guarantees published by Barbell Spin are the clearest published figures at present; the women’s full 20 names and any guaranteed contract amounts remain to be confirmed by a definitive WFP roster or a complete Barbell Spin release. Until WFP posts a final roster or issues a press statement, Boxrox’s Feb 16 count of 12 signed women and Barbell Spin’s men’s list are the most concrete details available.