In a recent announcement during Dave Castro’s Week in Review, it was confirmed that Cale Layman’s scores from the 2025 CrossFit Open will remain unchanged, despite concerns raised within the CrossFit community regarding their legitimacy.
Investigation Findings
Castro addressed the situation, stating, “We have investigated further with Cale as well as additional sources within the community. While we could not get the proof we wanted, we also could not disprove the validity of the submissions.” This declaration means that Layman’s impressive 5th place finish in the Open will not face any penalties or modifications, ensuring his position on the leaderboard is secure.
Background on the Controversy
The scrutiny of Layman’s scores primarily arose from the aftermath of the Mayhem Classic in April, where he unfortunately placed last in all five events. This led many to question whether he had legitimately completed the Open workouts performed shortly after the competition.
Final Decision
As a result of the findings from their investigation, the CrossFit leadership has decided that the leaderboard for the 2025 CrossFit Open will remain intact, and no changes will be applied to Layman’s scores. The community can now move forward, with the competition’s integrity upheld.