Brazilian national champion Gui Malheiros made a name for himself when he finished in seventh place this year at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games, winning three events and showcasing his confidence and strength under the barbell. He followed that up with an impressive performance at the Rogue Invitational, where he finished in fifth overall and added two more event wins to his resume.

In this episode of Inside the Leaderboard, Tommy Marquez breaks down why the 21-year-old could be nicknamed “King of the Barbell,” comparing his scores on heavy-barbell workouts from the Open to the Games with those of other Games athletes.