In this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, Chase Ingraham reveals the affiliate owner gearing up to host the live announcement of Open Workout 26.2 on March 5, 2026.

Think you know who it is? Here’s your clue: he’s owned an affiliate for more than eight years, and his gym holds the record for the most Open participants in 2025.

Buckle up — the 2026 CrossFit Open kicks off Feb. 26, and the live announcements bring the hype each week as we kick off the CrossFit Games season.

In this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham is joined by French Throwdown Event Director and CrossFit HQ Staff Daniel Chaffey and Mayhem’s Vice President of Business Development and Athlete Representative Rory McKernan to discuss the 2026 CrossFit Semifinals and why it’s important for our community to come together and support next year’s in-person events. 

See all Semifinals dates and locations here, and get a season breakdown here.

In this episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham is joined by six-time Masters CrossFit Games champion Jason Grubb to talk about the Masters CrossFit Games and longevity in the sport.

Get ready for insider insights, athlete perspective, and more for the divisional community.

This week on the Sport of Fitness Podcast, host Chase Ingraham is joined by Heather Lawrence from CrossFit’s Sport Team and Adrian Conway, CrossFit Games commentator and CF-L3 trainer, for an episode packed with insights and energy.

Lawrence offers an inside look at the upcoming CrossFit Games season, while Conway breaks down the surprises and standout performances from the Rogue Invitational in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Tune in for analysis, insider insight, and what’s ahead for the Sport of Fitness.

This episode of the Sport of Fitness Podcast kicks off with host Chase Ingraham and Competition Director Adrian Bozman discussing the dates and locations of the 2026 CrossFit Semifinals, and the in-person qualification opportunities for Masters and Teams. Special guest Dallin Pepper hops on to give us a preview of the Rogue Invitational. Don’t miss Chase’s top 10 feats of fitness, more information on #ForgingEliteFitness®, and more.

Join Chase Ingraham on the Sport of Fitness Podcast as he announces the upcoming CrossFit Games season, the new home of the CrossFit Games, and more. Special guests Tia-Clair Toomey and Dave Castro join the show for a special announcement.

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Danielle Brandon about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y39s-lLdw1I?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Emma Tall about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IqzKycx1DnQ?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Harry Lightfoot about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TZHhL1AeCY0?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Arthur Semenov about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LgjVe2oBRGw?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Gemma Rader about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xwhlurVb3xM?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Victor Hoffer about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/64h3YRwqlfE?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Jacqueline Dahlstrøm about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TuNB7kFkWcQ?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Elisa Fuliano about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GffMea34M-I?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Jelle Hoste about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v304t_q6VNI?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Games veteran Pat Vellner about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/spzW0O4qj6o?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Chloe Gauvin-David about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LEEk_ecZotw?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Karin Freyová about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oIVtuvrmYY0?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Lexi Neely about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bWwrus1dL0g?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...

CrossFit General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro talks with Kalyan Souza about the upcoming 2024 CrossFit Games.
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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hMIckFkP8ZE?feature=shared
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The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.
Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts.
The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. 
Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more
Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros...
Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour...
View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_...
Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...