August 1, 2025 - Albany, NY

The world’s fittest athletes have descended on Albany’s MVP Arena for the 2025 NOBULL CrossFit Games, and Day 1 did not disappoint. With thousands of fans watching live and millions tuning in online, the Games kicked off with intensity, grit, and some familiar faces rising to the top.

Let’s break down the action from the first day.

Event 1: Run / Row / Run Sets the Tone

The individual competition started with a grueling endurance test:

• 4-mile run → 3,000-meter row → 2-mile run

Athletes tackled the tri-modal challenge head-on, and it was Jeffrey Adler and Tia-Clair Toomey who crossed the finish lines first in their divisions. Both earned perfect scores (100 points) and set the bar high for the rest of the field.

Individual Leaderboard: Familiar Names at the Top

🔹 Men’s Top 5 After Day 1

1. Jeffrey Adler – 100 pts

2. Roman Khrennikov – 96 pts

3. Ricky Garard – 92 pts

4. Austin Hatfield – 88 pts

5. Jay Crouch – 84 pts

2024 champion James Sprague sits in 7th place with 76 points - well within striking distance.

CROSSFIT/ WEIGHTLIFTING CHALK

🔹 Women’s Top 5 After Day 1

1. Tia-Clair Toomey – 100 pts

2. Aimee Cringle – 96 pts

3. Lucy Campbell – 92 pts

4. Haley Adams – 88 pts

5. Arielle Loewen – 84 pts

Fan favorite Brooke Wells, in what she’s calling her final Games appearance, landed in 15th with 45 points.

Teams Bring the Energy

The team division was just as competitive, with CrossFit Oslo Kriger taking the early lead. The Norwegian powerhouse proved once again that they’re here to dominate.

🔹 Top 5 Teams

1. CrossFit Oslo Kriger – 100 pts

2. Blueprint CrossFit Team AOD – 95 pts

3. Camel City CrossFit – 90 pts

4. 8th Day CrossFit – 85 pts

5. CrossFit Invictus – 80 pts

How to Watch the 2025 CrossFit Games

Missed the live action? Don’t worry - there are plenty of ways to follow the rest of the weekend:

• DAZN (global streaming)

• CrossFit Games Website & YouTube (English & multilingual streams)

• CrossFit App (commercial-free, global access)

For full coverage, scores, and leaderboard updates:

• games.crossfit.com

• BarBend Day 1 Leaderboard

What’s Next?

Day 2 promises more fireworks with skill-heavy events, barbell cycling, and possibly a surprise workout reveal. Expect leaderboard shake-ups and breakout performances as the athletes push their limits.

Stay tuned - we’ll be back with another full recap tomorrow!

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