High Stakes and Big Rewards at the Mayhem Classic
The 2025 Mayhem Classic proved to be a thrilling event, with four athletes earning their much-desired tickets to the 2025 CrossFit Games. This weekend of fierce competition offered not only the chance for qualification but also significant financial incentives for top performers.
Prize Money Surges to Over $87,500
Initially anticipated to feature a prize purse of $81,500, the excitement reached a fever pitch when organizers surprised competitors on Sunday morning by announcing that the winners of the final event would each receive $3,000 bonuses. This last-minute addition pushed the total payout to an impressive $87,500, adding to the already electric atmosphere of the event.
Athletes’ Earnings Breakdown
Men’s Prize Distribution
- Austin Hatfield – $15,000
- Colten Mertens – $10,000
- Roman Khrennikov – $8,000 (including $3,000 bonus for winning the final event)
- James Sprague – $3,000
- Jayson Hopper – $2,500
- Gui Malheiros – $2,000
- Jorge Fernandez – $1,500
- Nick Mathew – $1,000
- George Sterner – $500
- Luke Parker – $250
Women’s Prize Distribution
- Fee Saghafi – $15,000
- Abigail Domit – $10,000
- Emily Rolfe – $8,000 (including $3,000 bonus for winning the final event)
- Claudia Gluck – $3,000
- Manon Angonese – $2,500
- Alexis Raptis – $2,000
- Haley Adams – $1,500
- Caroline Stanley – $1,000
- Nina Vragovic – $500
- Andrea Nisler – $250
The Mayhem Classic not only showcased some of the best talent in the CrossFit community but also underscored the event’s commitment to rewarding hard work and dedication in the sport. As the dust settles, athletes will be looking ahead to the challenges of the CrossFit Games, spurred on by their successes at this prestigious event.
