The 2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal recently concluded, showcasing an intense battle of athleticism and determination as competitors fought for coveted spots at the CrossFit Games. Held at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia, the event saw Ricky Garard and Grace Walton emerge victorious in their respective divisions.
2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal Details
The competition featured a heightened number of qualifying spots this year, with the top four men and women, along with the top three teams, securing their positions at the prestigious CrossFit Games.
Men’s Division
Ricky Garard, a prominent figure in the Oceania CrossFit scene, claimed the top spot with a total of 579 points. Despite facing stiff competition from athletes like Bayley Martin and Jay Crouch, Garard showcased his unwavering fitness levels and determination.
Men’s Results:
– Ricky Garard: 579 points (Qualified)
– Bayley Martin: 567 points (Qualified)
– Jay Crouch: 552 points (Qualified)
– Peter Ellis: 477 points (Qualified)
Women’s Division
Grace Walton emerged as the winner in the women’s division, securing 570 points and her spot at the CrossFit Games for the first time. Walton’s consistent performance throughout the Semifinal propelled her to victory in a fiercely competitive field.
Women’s Results:
– Grace Walton: 570 points (Qualified)
– Madeline Sturt: 558 points (Qualified)
– Daisy McDonald: 504 points (Qualified)
– Georgia Pryer: 495 points (Qualified)
Teams Division
The Teams division witnessed a gripping competition, with ‘Raw Iron CrossFit Mayhem Thunder’ clinching the top spot by a mere four points over ‘CrossFit Torian Mayhem’.
Teams Results:
– Raw Iron CrossFit Mayhem Thunder: 480 points (Qualified)
– CrossFit Torian Mayhem: 476 points (Qualified)
– CrossFit EXF: 460 points (Qualified)
– CrossFit Chocolate Box Starr Strength: 424 points
Individual Division Event Recap
The event featured a series of challenging workouts that tested the athletes’ strength, endurance, and skill.
Workout One:
5 rounds for time:
– 800-meter run
– 10 clean and jerks
Workout Two:
5 rounds for time:
– 100 double-unders
– 20 toes-to-bars
– 10 front squats
Workout Three:
7 rounds for time:
– 10-calorie Echo bike
– 1 legless rope climb
– 10 box jump-overs
– 1 legless rope climb
Workout Four:
For time:
– Rowing distances and handstand walks
Workout Five:
For time:
– Squat snatches at various weights
Workout Six:
For time:
– Calorie Echo bike, muscle-ups, and dumbbell walking lunges
The completion of the 2024 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal sets the stage for the upcoming CrossFit Games, promising an exciting showcase of elite fitness and competition.
