The busiest weekend of semfinals is upon us! Four in-person competitions are on the schedule as we continue to close in on the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren preview the Torian Pro, Rebel Renegade Games, Syndicate Crown, and Far East Throwdown. They talk about the top storylines from each competition, what athletes you should be watching, and where the most exciting matchups will be.

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We still have 5 in-person qualifying events left on the schedule, but it's never too early to start talking about the CrossFit Games. Individual event 1 in Albany has been announced. It's not sexy, but it's definitely necessary. Four more athletes earned a spot at the Games through The Fittest Experience this past weekend. Lauren Kalil gives us a first hand account of what went down in Oklahoma. Plus, Alex Gazan joins the show to talk about her win at the first World Fitness Project Tour stop, how she battled back from a shoulder injury, and how sleep might be overrated on a competition weekend.

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The in-affiliate online semifinals are a closer to being officially done. Some major score adjustments have been handed out after videos were reviewed, and some big name athletes are now on the outside looking in. We had a scare at the French Throwdown this past weekend, but all is well thanks to a fast-acting medical team. The first tour stop for the World Fitness Project is in the books. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what they liked, what they didn't, and what concerns they still have.

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The virtual in-affiliate semifinals are done pending video review. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the top storylines from this past weekend's online event. Katrin Davidsdottir will soon be adding the title of "mother" to her list of accomplishments. The World Fitness Project is set to debut this weekend in the wake of their announcement that Adidas has signed on as their official footwear partner for the season. The crew talks about what they need to see from the new fitness league in order to call the kickoff a success.

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Individual competition is back on this weeked with the in-affilliate virtual semifinals. Sean and Tommy talk about why they think the programming is a home run. CrossFit introduces a new Head of Safety, but what took so long? Four more athletes are heading to the CrossFit Games thanks to the Wodland Fest, and Cole Sager officially retires.

Will Moorad joins the show to talk about the first WFP Tour Stop taking place in Indianapolis next week. Moorad talks about he challenges he faced while programming, why he had to take the rest of the schedule into account when coming up with the events, and why he wanted a taste of his own medicine.

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The team online semifinal workouts have been released and one movement is grabbing a lot of attention. For the first time we have running in an online qualfier for the CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren discuss the decision and why they think it's a risky move. Plus, the World Fitness Project continues to add sponsors and partners, and four more athletes earn a spot at the 2025 CrossFit Games.

Josh Hicks joins the show to talk about his new role as the Director of Medical and Safety for the World Fitness Project, why he took on the roll, and how it compares to what he's done in the sport in the past.

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Tia Toomey is planning on saying goodbye at the Torian Pro. But does that mean she's really done with CrossFit? Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what might be ahead for the 7-time Fittest Woman on Earth and what legacy she leaves. The video reviews for the Age Group Semifinals are coming to a close. The crew talks about what they think went right, what went wrong, and what needs to be improved.

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The first in-person Games qualifier is in the books, and the crew at CrossFit Mayhem set the bar pretty high. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren take a look back at a fun weekend in Cookeville, and tell the other events the lessons they should learn from Rich Froning and company. 

Speaking of qualifiers, the Age Group Online Semifinals are officially done and the review process has begun. Five-time Masters Champion Jason Grubb joins Lauren and Tommy to talk about his concerns with the review process, what the CrossFit Athlete Council has been able to do, and what he thinks needs to change as we get ready for the Individual Online Semifinals.

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Live competition is here! The first in-person semifinal is set to kickoff this weekend in Cookeville, Tennessee. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren preview the Mayhem Classic and tell you who they think might have the inside track in the battle the first two tickets to the CrossFit Games. Speaking of tickets, they're on sale for the Games in Albany. Are slow sales a sign of things to come for the sport in general or just an isolated problem? Age group athletes take on their in-affiliate semifinals this weekend and squats aren't on the menu...or are they? Plus, an update on the World Fitness Project season and a brilliant new name for knee sleeves.

The greatest CrossFit athlete of all time is taking on a new challenge. Tia Toomey is turning her attention to HYROX. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the move and tell you why they think she deserves to be considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time. Emma Lawson is hoping some Brute force will get her to the next level. The World Fitness Project's inaugural season is officially underway, you're gonna need more judges for the in affiliate semifinals, and live competition is right around the corner.

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