One of CrossFit’s most formidable and consistent performers, Cole Sager, a nine-time Games athlete, honed his competitive edge on the gridiron, playing four years at the University of Washington as a running back and special teams player. When his football days were finally behind him in 2013, Sager needed a new type of athletic challenge. A friend suggested he try his hand at CrossFit, and the rest was history. After qualifying for his first Regionals within months of entering the sport, Cole started moving up the ranks as he honed his craft. He won the Northwest Regional in 2014 and has qualified for every Games since, notching Top 10 finishes in 2015 (7th), 2016 (5th), and 2018 (7th). He also reached the podium (3rd overall) at the inaugural Rogue Invitational in 2019. Widely regarded for his high character and positive attitude within the CrossFit community, Cole was awarded the “Spirit of the Games” honor in 2017, showing the level of respect he commands from his fellow athletes. YouTube.com/ColeSager Social: @colesager35

Open

Year Rank Worldwide Rank by Region Rank By Country Rank By Affiliate
2024 47th Men 10th Men North America West 19th Men United States 2nd Men CrossFit Spokane Valley
2023 251st Men 58th Men North America West 115th Men United States 1st Men CrossFit Spokane Valley
2022 374th Men 187th Men North America 149th Men United States 1st Men CrossFit Spokane Valley
2021 41st Men 24th Men North America 19th Men United States 1st Men CrossFit Spokane Valley
2020 19th Men – – 13th Men United States – –
2019 6th Men – – 3rd Men United States – –
2018 44th Men 6th Men West Coast 31st Men United States – –
2017 171st Men 7th Men North West 95th Men United States – –
2016 280th Men 11th Men North West – – – –
2015 28th Men 3rd Men North West – – – –
2014 71st Men 4th Men North West – – – –
2013 417th Men 23rd Men North West – – – –

Individual Quarterfinal

Year Rank Worldwide Rank by Region
2023 21st Men 9th Men North America West
2022 40th Men 28th Men North America
2021 21st Men 17th Men North America

Regional

Year Division Rank Regional
2018 Men 2nd West
2017 Men 4th West
2016 Men 5th West
2015 Men 2nd West
2014 Men 1st North West
2013 Men 13th North West

Semifinal

Year Division Rank Semifinal
2023 Men 9th North America West Semifinal
2022 Men 3rd Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge
2021 Men 1st CrossFit West Coast Classic

Games

Year Division Rank
2023 Men 34th
2022 Men 13th
2021 Men 14th
2020 Men 20th
2019 Men 11th
2018 Men 7th
2017 Men 16th
2016 Men 5th
2015 Men 7th
2014 Men 17th

Benchmark Stats

  • Back Squat 475 lb
    Chad1000x --
    Clean and Jerk 345 lb
    Deadlift 505 lb
  • Fight Gone Bad 522
    Filthy 50 13:15
    Fran 2:03
    Grace 1:10
  • Helen 7:14
    L1 Benchmark --
    Max Pull-ups 68
    Run 5k 19:28
  • Snatch 275 lb
    Sprint 400m 0:54