European CrossFit Games Semifinals Day 1 Recap and Results

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Good morning and welcome to the Europe CrossFit Games Semifinals Day 1 recap. The competition opened in Europe at the Europe Semifinal by the French Throwdown, taking place at the LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, France.

Worldwide Rankings and Strength of Field Explanation

CrossFit introduced the Worldwide Rankings (WWR) as a system to objectively allocate qualifying spots to the CrossFit Games from each region. Athletes earn points and improve their WWR through the Open, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and CrossFit Games, with each competition offering progressively more points.

The D’Hondt method is then used to allocate spots based on the total number of athletes ranked in the top 100 in each region. This method ensures proportional representation in allocating Games spots.

Top Semifinals Qualifiers Yet to Compete at the Games

Quarterfinals performances are a strong indicator of who will make it to the CrossFit Games. Placing in the top 10 in your region or top 20 globally significantly increases the chances of securing a spot at the Games.

On the women’s side, 13 out of 21 qualifiers in North America last year finished in the top 10 in their region during Quarterfinals. Similarly, for men, 15 out of 21 did the same. Quarterfinals performances serve as a reliable predictor for qualifying for the Games.

2024 CrossFit Games Europe Semifinal Results

Forty men, 40 women, and 30 teams are competing for a chance to qualify for the 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, TX. The top 10 men, 10 women, and eight teams from the Europe Semifinal will earn a spot at the Games this summer.

Top Athletes at the Europe Semifinal

Some of the top athletes at the Europe Semifinal after Quarterfinals include Jonne Koski, Gabriela Migala, Victor Hoffer, Laura Horvath, Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson, Manon Angonese, and many more. These athletes are vying for a coveted spot at the 2024 CrossFit Games.

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting performances from the Europe CrossFit Games Semifinals. The competition continues to showcase the incredible talent and dedication of CrossFit athletes from around the world.