In 2015, just one year after starting CrossFit, Nicholas Paladino became the first champion of the Teenage Boys 16-17 Division at the CrossFit Games. In 2016, he became the division’s first repeat champion, defending his title with three event wins and no finish outside of the top three. In his second season, he won the worldwide Open in his division and was also chosen to compete in the live announcement of Open Workout 16.3 against then two-time Masters Men 40-44 champion, Shawn Ramirez. Known for his strength, Paladino won his division of the CrossFit Liftoff weightlifting competition in 2015 and took second in 2016. A former football player, Paladino trains at CrossFit Steam in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Open

Year Rank Worldwide Rank by Region Rank By Country Rank By Affiliate
2021 84836th Men 45175th Men North America 39737th Men United States 54th Men CrossFit Mayhem
2019 6904th Men – – 3258th Men United States – –
2018 157th Men 26th Men Central East 97th Men United States – –
2017 170th Men 20th Men North East 106th Men United States – –
2016 1st Boys (16-17) 1st Boys (16-17) North East – – – –
2015 3rd Boys (16-17) 1st Boys (16-17) North East – – – –

Regional

Year Division Rank Regional
2017 Men 33rd East

Games

Year Division Rank
2016 Boys (16-17) 1st
2015 Boys (16-17) 1st

Benchmark Stats

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