The Sport of Fitness Podcast

“We got it wrong. I got it wrong.” —Dave Castro

The final day of the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games produced unexpected event results, a movement never before seen in CrossFit competition, and opportunities to learn and grow.

In this episode, 10th-place finisher Noah Ohlsen speaks candidly about his performance over the weekend, including his overall placement and the experience of doing freestanding handstand push-ups with an injured wrist. Eleventh-place finisher Danielle Brandon also reflects on her experience and how it compared to past competitions.

GM of Sport Dave Castro takes a deep dive into programming and testing the final three events for the Games and details how the events could have been approached differently. Castro also discusses how the competition has evolved over the last 15 years and shares his excitement for the growth of the sport and future opportunities for athletes of all levels.

“You’re going to be seeing my name for the next few years. Get used to it.”

2020’s third-place finisher and Rookie of the Year of the CrossFit Games is now 2021’s champion. Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros joins host and broadcast announcer Chase Ingraham to chat about his 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games season.

Coming off of a podium finish at his Games debut, Medeiros opens up about the pressures of meeting people’s expectations for the 2021 season, and shares his approach to each stage of competition.

While Medeiros celebrated many unforgettable moments on his road to Madison, he highlights his favorites from the Games, including his Event 6 finish, going head-to-head with Pat Vellner in several events, and hugging his parents at the finish line as the Fittest Man on Earth.

“... to be able to experience it on a stage at the CrossFit Games, I felt so much love from the community. It was really special … ”

Injuries, memorable moments and the future: 11th-place finisher at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games Scott Panchik joins broadcast announcer and host Chase Ingraham, GM of Sport Dave Castro, and three-time Games athlete Danielle Brandon to talk about his experience at the Games.

The foursome revisits individual Events 10-12 and shares their perspectives on the competition, including the evolution of events over the years and unforgettable moments from Games past and present.

Days before taking the floor, Panchik announced on Instagram that the 2021 Games would be his “final ride.” In this episode, Panchik also reflects on his final season as an individual competitor and opens up about his plans for retirement.

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We're back! GM of Sport Dave Castro joins Danielle Brandon, the 11th-place finisher at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games, and broadcast announcer and host Chase Ingraham. The trio breaks down Day 2 of the Games. Castro provides insight into the construction of the events, while Brandon recalls her experience in the competition and Ingraham poses questions to the group.

GM of Sport Dave Castro joins Danielle Brandon, the 11th-place finisher at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games, and broadcast announcer and host Chase Ingraham. The trio breaks down Day 1 of the Games. Castro provides insight into the construction of the events, while Brandon recalls her experience in the competition and Ingraham poses questions to the group.

Note: This episode contains intermittent audio issues that will be improved in future episodes. Thanks for your patience.