The 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games have begun. On August 1, athletes in three categories — Multi Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Upper Extremity — have their chance to compete for the title of The Fittest on Earth® in their respective divisions.
With multi-time champions including Chris Acree (Upper Extremity – Men), Valerie Cohen (Lower Extremity – Women) and Brett Horchar (Multi Extremity – Men) returning to defend their title and countless athletes looking to reach new levels of athletic excellence, the Games are packed with potential.
Prior to the start of the 2023 competitive season, the Adaptive division underwent a notable restructuring. Adaptive division criteria were re-evaluated and updated, while verification standards were designed to ensure that athletes with similar abilities were competing in appropriate divisions.
Also, the Adaptive division formerly referred to as “Neuromuscular” was renamed Multi Extremity. The change, according to CrossFit, was made “to eliminate confusion since the previous name was based on the origin of the impairment … The name change better suits the abilities of the athletes represented in the division.”
2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Adaptive Division Leaderboard
The field of competitors, across all three categories, will compete in multiple events each day — Tuesday, August 1 through Wednesday, August, 3 — to determine this year’s champions.
Leaderboard will be updated throughout the Games as events progress.
Upper Extremity — Men
- Casey Acree — 100 points
- Breki Thordarson — 75 points
- Xabier Osa Mendes — 55 points
- Samuel Pera — 35 points
- Alexis Fiorucci — 15 points
Upper Extremity — Women
- Christina Mazzullo — 100 points
- Elaine De Rocco — 75 points
- Anne-Laure Coutenceau — 55 points
- Genevieve Tidwell — 35 points
- Skylar Devault — 15 points
Lower Extremity — Men
- Rogan Dean — 175 points
- Charles Pienaar — 175 points
- Seraphin Perier — 110 points
- Hildon Carvalho — 70 points
- Felipe Maturana Infante — 30 points
Lower Extremity — Women
- Valerie Cohen — 100 points
- Molly Moore — 75 points
- Bayliegh Hooper — 55 points
- Amy Bream — 35 points
- Lauren Farhat — 15 points
Multi Extremity — Men
- Mijail Pedrini
- Chris Rhyme
- Jon Garson
- James Brown
- Antonio Silvestro
Multi Extremity — Women
- Noelle Henderson
- Jordan Ingalsbe
- Courtnei Lopez
- Reagan Moser
- Amea Reyna
Day One
The first day of the 2023 CrossFit Games will kick off bright and early at 9 a.m. CST with the Adaptive division and Age Group division running events concurrently (against their own respective divisions).
Day 1 Age Group & Adaptive — 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games
Events One — Olympic Weightlifting Total
The Adaptive division’s opening event is a two-part challenge. The competitors must first complete a traditional, if rushed, Olympic weightlifting total — with three minutes to work up to a one-repetition max (1RM) in the snatch followed by three minutes to reach a 1RM clean & jerk.
The events of Day One are continuing. Results will be updated as they become available.
Upper Extremity Men’s Results
- Casey Acree — 500 pounds
- Xabier Osa Mendes — 380 pounds
- Samuel Pera — 345 pounds
- Alexis Fiorucci — 330 pounds
- Breki Thordarson — N/A
Upper Extremity Women’s Results
- Christina Mazzullo — 250 pounds
- Elaine De Rocco — 230 pounds
- Anne-Laure Coutenceau — 220 pounds
- Genevieve Tidwell — 190 pounds
- Skylar Devault — 180 pounds
Lower Extremity Men’s Results
- Rogan Dean — 510 pounds
- Charles Pienaar — 480 pounds
- Seraphin Perier — 450 pounds
- Hildon Carvalho — 415 pounds
- Felipe Maturana Infante — N/A
Lower Extremity Women’s Results
- Valerie Cohen — 330 pounds
- Molly Moore — 290 pounds
- Bayliegh Hooper — 275 pounds
- Amy Bream — 235 pounds
- Lauren Farhat — 200 pounds
Multi Extremity Men’s Results
- Mijail Pedrini
- Chris Rhyme
- Jon Garson
- James Brown
- Antonio Silvestro
Multi Extremity Women’s Results
- Noelle Henderson
- Jordan Ingalsbe
- Courtnei Lopez
- Reagan Moser
- Amea Reyna
Event Two — Farmers Field
After one brief minute’s rest from the previous event, each division must perform a series of exercises for time:
Upper Extremity: 84-foot farmer’s carry to Pig, 21 burpee Pig jump-over, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 50 wall ball shots, 50/40-calorie row, 50 wall ball shots, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 21 burpee Pig jump-over, 84-foot farmer’s carry
Lower Extremity: 84-foot farmer’s carry to Pig, 21 burpee Pig get-over, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 50 wall ball push presses, 40/35-calorie row, 50 wall ball push presses, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 21 burpee Pig get-over, 84-foot farmer’s carry
Multi Extremity: 84-foot farmer’s carry to Pig, 15 burpee Pig get-over, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 40 wall ball shots, 40/35-calorie row, 40 wall ball shots, farmer’s carry around three dummies, 15 burpee Pig jump-over, 84-foot farmer’s carry
*Note: The Pig is a specialized piece of equipment nearly eight-feet tall, three-feet wide, 20-inches high, and weighing several hundred pounds.
Upper Extremity Men’s Results
- Casey Acree — 11:42.95
- Samuel Pera — 13:50.11
- Alexis Fiorucci — 13:54.28
- Xabier Osa Mendes — 14:44.82
- Breki Thordarson — 17:45.94
Upper Extremity Women’s Results
- Christina Mazzullo — 14:20.88
- Elaine De Rocco — 16:38.18
- Anne-Laure Coutenceau — 15:33.34
- Genevieve Tidwell — 16:49.16
- Skylar Devault — Cap +12
Lower Extremity Men’s Results
- Charles Pienaar — 9:31.83
- Rogan Dean — 9:39.7
- Seraphin Perier — 13:00.6
- Hildon Carvalho — 13:40.05
- Felipe Maturana Infante — 13:40.81
Lower Extremity Women’s Results
- Valerie Cohen — 10:52.39
- Bayliegh Hooper — 12:07.18
- Molly Moore — 14:36.07
- Lauren Farhat — 17:53.08
- Amy Bream — Cap +19
Multi Extremity Men’s Results
- Mijail Pedrini — 12:30.15
- Chris Rhyme — 13:20.06
- James Brown — 13:45.89
- Antonio Silvestro — 15:46.91
- Jon Garson — N/A
Multi Extremity Women’s Results
- Noelle Henderson — 11:27.74
- Amea Reyna — 15:25.11
- Jordan Ingalsbe — 15:26.1
- Reagan Moser — 16:20.41
- Courtnei Lopez — 17:05.33
Event Three — Helen
The CrossFit athletes will be tasked with performing a benchmark WOD recognizable to any elite competitor or recreational athlete who’s familiar with CrossFit training — Helen.
The Upper Extremity division will be challenged with three rounds for time: 400-meter run, 21 kettlebell swings, and 12 pull-ups.
The Lower Extremity division is required to perform three rounds for time: 400-meter SkiErg, 21 kettlebell swings , and 12 pull-ups.
Multi Extremity athletes must complete three rounds for time: 300-meter SkiErg, 15 kettlebell swings, and 9 pull-ups.
This event has not yet taken place. Results will be updated as they become available.
CrossFit Open Adaptive Champions
The CrossFit Adaptive division is, in actuality, a field eight categories deep. Winners in five categories — Vision, Short Stature, Seated with Hip Function, Seated without Hip Function, and Intellectual — were crowned in April of 2023 at the finale of the 2023 CrossFit Open. Those champions were:
Vision — Men
- Chris Fair
Vision — Women
- Erica James
Short Stature — Men
- Mike Witous and Tim Murray (tied)
Short Stature — Women
- Erin Popovich
Seated with Hip Function — Men
- Tom Miazga
Seated with Hip Function — Women
- Amalia Ortuno
Seated without Hip Function — Men
- Simon Farre
Seated with Hip Function — Women
- Andrea Wilson
Intellectual — Men
- Lance King
Intellectual — Women
- Hailey Melakian
CrossFit has announced that the 2024 CrossFit Games will feature all eight adaptive divisions in the Games Finals, provided the divisions have ample participation to allow a full and competitive field of athletes.
How to Watch the CrossFit Games
Presuming you’re not attending the Games in Madison, WI, you can watch the 2023 CrossFit Games via the CrossFit app or online at the CrossFit website (Games.CrossFit.com), YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch.
The Games Move Forward
The Adaptive athletes will continue showcasing their skills over the coming days until a champion is crowned in each category. Breaking Muscle will continue delivering the action from Madison right to you. Check back regularly for official results and updated leaderboard standings.
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