CrossFit has concluded the 2024 CrossFit Open with a twist in the rankings that has stirred up the competition. The top 5 women saw some changes following a scoring adjustment that impacted Grace Walton’s standing in the leaderboard.
Gym-goers worldwide were eagerly awaiting the final results of the Open when CrossFit announced a scoring adjustment that altered the rankings of the top 5 female athletes. Grace Walton, who was initially leading the women’s worldwide leaderboard, experienced a shift in her position after her 24.3 score was adjusted by 10 seconds.
Upon a thorough video review, it was identified that Walton’s performance during the bar muscle-ups included two reps where her feet exceeded the height of the bar, leading to a time adjustment from 9:32 to 9:42. This adjustment propelled Mirjam von Rohr to claim the top spot on the women’s leaderboard.
The revised standings for the top 5 women in the 2024 CrossFit Open are as follows:
1. Mirjam von Rohr (40 points) – $15,000
2. Grace Walton (44) – $10,000
3. Anikha Greer (72) – $7,500
4. Arielle Loewen (77) – $6,000
5. Carolyne Prevost (91) – $5,000
Jonne Koski emerged as the victor in the men’s category, with the following top 5 rankings:
1. Jonne Koski (30 points) – $15,000
2. Saxon Panchik (39) – $10,000
3. Jay Crouch (64) – $7,500
4. Luka Vunjak (81) – $6,000
5. Noah Ohlsen (82) – $5,000
This scoring adjustment added an unexpected element to the outcome of the 2024 CrossFit Open, highlighting the stringent standards upheld in the competition. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on CrossFit events and competitions.
