Open Workout 26.3 Athlete Matchups

February 18, 2026

The third and final live announcement of the 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, is heading to Gymreapers Wodapalooza Miami Beach.

Open Workout 26.3, presented by Rogue, will feature Danielle Brandon vs. Arielle Loewen vs. Olivia Kerstetter!

On Thursday, March 12, three of the fittest athletes in the world will descend upon Miami Beach to throw down alongside all competitors and spectators able to complete the workout on-site the rest of the weekend.

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Meet the Athletes:

Danielle Brandon

Danielle Brandon, a seven-time CrossFit Games competitor, has been one of the top athletes in the Sport of Fitness for years. However, a CrossFit Games podium finish has eluded her. At the 2022 Games, Brandon finished fourth overall. Last year, Brandon once again just missed out on the podium, finishing fourth at the 2025 Games. Is this the year Brandon finally breaks into the top three?

Arielle Loewen

Arielle Loewen, a five-time CrossFit Games athlete, knows what it takes to stand on the Games podium, finishing third overall in 2023. Last year, Loewen finished fifth at the Games, with an event win in Throttle Up. Balancing life as a mother and an elite athlete, Loewen is one of the best in our sport, and in 2026, she’s looking to make another run at the podium.

Olivia Kerstetter

Olivia Kerstetter is the young gun of this group, but don’t let her youth fool you; she’s the fittest 20-year-old on Earth. At the 2025 Games — only her second CrossFit Games as an individual — Kerstetter finished third overall. She is no stranger to success at the highest level. She took first place at the Games in both the Girls 14-15 and 16-17 age groups. Now in 2026, Kerstetter is ready to repeat that success, this time in the elite indy division.

How to Watch

Date: March 12, 2026

Time: 12 p.m. PT — Open Workout 26.3 announced

Where to Watch: CrossFit Games website and YouTube channel