Two weeks down, two to go in the final qualifying stage before the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games.
This weekend, athletes flocked to Cape Town, South Africa, to fight for the singular qualifying spot for their division at Fittest in Cape Town. And in Knoxville, Tennessee, athletes in arguably the most competitive field in this year's Semifinals faced off for a place in the top five at the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge.
Here’s a look at who qualified for the Games out of Week 2.
Qualifiers out of Fittest in Cape Town
Women
1. Michelle Merand – 552 points
Men
1. Kealan Henry – 516 points
Team
1. CrossFit Commit Okavango – 580 points
Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Champions
Women
1. Danielle Brandon – 532 points
2. Sydney Michalyshen – 512 points
3. Baylee Rayl – 480 points
4. Brooke Wells – 443 points
5. Rebecca Fuselier – 442 points
Men
1. Saxon Panchik – 540 points
2. Dallin Pepper – 520 points
3. Cole Sager – 484 points
4. Noah Ohlsen – 470 points
5. Spencer Panchik – 436 points
Teams
1. CrossFit Mayhem Independence – 565 points
2. CrossFit Shoofly Storm Squadron – 520 points
3. Kamo Athletics CrossFit – 485 points
4. Koda CrossFit United – 480 points
5. CrossFit Kilo II – 455 points
Those who narrowly missed the cut will have one final opportunity to advance in the Last-Chance Qualifier this July.
Stay tuned for additional highlights from this weekend’s live competitions as well as news on the virtual Age-Group Semifinal for ages 14-17 and 35-49.
For more info about what the CrossFit Games are and where we are in the season, click here.
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Semifinals Winners
Semifinals Highlights
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