Matt Chan took second place on the podium at this year's Games. The 34-year-old athlete is an affiliate owner, as well as a CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff member. Chan was energetic as a child and has always been active, swimming and playing water polo since a young age. He likes to push himself to the limit, he says. "I like to feel like I'm chasing the optimal experience ... push the throttle 'til you're redlining it," he says.

The 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games will re-air on ESPN2 starting Dec. 16.