2024 CrossFit Games - Pat Vellner

[@coachianwhite]

By far the best interview yet. Less canned questions and more free flowing conversation. Great job Dave and Go gettem Pat

[@christineyoung78]

Yea Patty V breaking the time cap here

[@vanillaghetto]

He always goes long on Event 1😜 JK Pat😍

[@Luis_fmo]

It was a slow start

[@greg9767]

I’ve been waiting for this interview! Can’t keep Pat to a 10-15 minute interview. Very engaging conversation! Thanks Dave for putting out the great content.

[@MFraze19]

Me too. Pat is one of my absolute favorite athletes. Thanks Dave, great, great video.

[@netsaymilano3669]

This had frenemy energy and I loved it.

[@erikasue17]

Calling it now, he's going to win this year - let's go!!!

[@TattySunDanz]

such good questions between these two!

[@kristinarollain]

Always rooting for Vellner! Such a great competitor!

[@harca6]

Pat V is a beast! Love his work ethic, attitude towards the love of the game, and drive to compete with anyone regardless of age etc. Definitely podium finisher this year! Cheers from Socal USA

[@Livinonaprayer21]

Pat knows stuff and pays attention! Great interview! Thank you both for your time!

[@davidquirke4269]

Paddy Vellner, the peoples champion

[@michellekiely9859]

Pat 🙌🏻 what a legend 💪🏻 definitely my favourite interview of the lot. Well done to Dave & Pat for being so honest and down to earth. Loved it 👏🏻😎✌🏻

[@kylemacdougall3235]

Great interview, the one I think most people wanted to see. Good luck at the games Pat!

[@erikasue17]

Also, the great mark of a leader is their ability to hear constructive criticism, I think Dave is doing a great job here :)

[@marshalliize]

Agree. Dave is the man.

[@nifer77]

Dave is amazing

[@EnoughRhetoric]

Can’t help but root for Pat!

[@jenburns5]

awesome interview! Enjoyed the conversation and love hearing from Pat!

[@lynncollects]

So confident, so well-spoken! Great convo 🎉

[@kendramaex]

The Interview we’ve all been waiting for! Love Pat!

[@NDARK1]

I really enjoyed this conversation, and the longer time domain. Thank you for doing this interviews Dave, keep up the great work!

[@kdaniellemoral]

Love Patty V... and yes, he gives us a heart attack every year, but we all want him to win. ❤

[@DavidGutierrez-de5tm]

Pat V is my spirit crossfitter. Great interview and awesome conversation.

[@JPats36]

Agree with others that this was best interview. I do like all of them, and like getting to know Dave more. Also have to say Pat, IMO, is 3rd best male Crossfit athlete ever! He's a good guy and very intelligent guy.

[@marcelezo]

Pat and Tia will always be my favorites.

[@steelrain202]

These interviews keep getting better and better. It's so great to see you get to know newer athletes.

[@anitahawley8211]

Loved how he was open and clear about the judges and how they determine the outcome of Chad. He was so clear about that and he’s 100% correct.

[@derekwilliams6034]

Pat needs to be a commentator when he’s not competing

[@KozysGhost]

I like Pat’s questions better than Dave’s. Pat’s the only OG guy (I’ve not watched all of the interviews) who’s said CHAD sounds BORING directly to Dave. Actually said “Did you run out of ideas?”. Dave responded with that wry smile so I’m more intrigued than ever. Hope this event has either (1) great media to tell me stories and profiles to keep me dialed in when people are just….stepping or (2) there is a twist that makes this test more exciting.

[@torbengrael5903]

Pat is an intelligent person, in response to Vellner's question about whether he doesn't watch other events to avoid copying the workouts or ideas and to "stay fresh," Castro replies, "Yes, of course, I have 20 years of experience, blah blah blah... In any other major sport, the organizers and regulations are constantly evolving: Rugby, Soccer, Basketball, F1, Boxing, etc." I love how this "innocent" question from Vellner really exposes the recalcitrant side of Castro.

[@juliabrandon2548]

The men's field is fire this year. I love that Pat mentioned Dallin Pepper, he's got more experience than people realize after his years at the top in the teen division. I'm so excited for the games. I'm such a huge fan! Great interview

[@Mush4Christ]

One the best interviews- wow!!! The legend PV continues !!! So excited to see you have the biggest comeback during the games!!! Thank you both - made me laugh - Chad will be boring unless there is a twist, hahaha agree but let’s see as trust in Dave

[@thetonitone]

Best one yet!!! Let’s get it Pat!!! Good Luck!!!

[@RiaanOliver]

This was an excellent interview, really enjoyed the free flowing conversation.

[@jodo2516]

My favorite games athlete! Just the personality. Awesome!

[@nickirvin5386]

Best one yet. Pat is a solid dude.

[@angelacole4411]

I can't wait to listen to Sevan and crew dissect this interview! I would love to hear more of Pats truer thoughts of Castro's responses to Vellner's responses or questions

[@KimberlyRoyal-m9v]

This man will win 2024! LFG

[@vanillaghetto]

This was great...but I really want to be a fly on the wall during those off-the-record questions that Pat has teed up! Pat, you cracked me up how you kept your foot on the pedal...very nice👍

[@KevinHaresco]

Lets go Patty V 2024 for the win 🍁

[@degreesofshining]

Patty V! We love Uncle Pat! 🤛🏽👍🏽👏🏽💪🏽🔥

[@markchange9596]

Uncle Pat will win 2024

[@christofferpersson9587]

We need a 2 hour podd with these to guys!

[@WayneGlass1]

I love Pat’s constructive feedback.

[@coach_paul_t]

So much experience in this talk!

[@the_toxicity_99]

To sum up Pat Vellners' interview was the most 'professional crossfit' vibes.There is a difference between the OGs and the new era for sure.We'll never get those vibes again.

[@justine6794]

Funny you call someone going to the games for the first time in 2016 (or 2017) an OG - there is nearly 10 years in between that and the first games. I would argue get some of the newer generation of athletes to a point in life where Vellner is now and you might have a different opinion

[@the_toxicity_99]

@@justine6794 his first Crossfit Games was at 2015.We dont call OGs only those who literally started something.But my point was that he knows and thinks of Crossfit in a quite different way than most of the new gens Crossfit athletes.

[@KippingItRealcrossfit]

i respect your answer on monetization

[@sethhaynes764]

Good on Pat for speaking up on the step ups. I feel Dave was a little surprised by that.

[@hummingbird4444]

True! Thank you so much for not monetizing the channel, so bored of the other athletes and so much ads that are even longer if you watch on smart tv

[@Unknownunknowable]

Pros - great content!

[@akublackdragon]

Best one yet. Great question from both you and Pat 👊🏽🙌🏾

[@michellebradley8981]

Patty D with the best questions!!

[@Mel-jo6bg]

The one I've been waiting for. Patty V! 🇨🇦

[@andyf5116]

“I love the games, Pat gets older, but still finishes the same place”

[@getjames]

This interview has LAYERS 🧅

[@michalkadlec3214]

Pat is the smartest games competitor...

[@louisegallant2010]

My favorite, go Pat!!

[@RB-mn5ix]

I believe this is the longest one yet. Well done

[@fran21159_]

Pat!!! 🎉 finally!

[@FussyMongoose]

Let's go Pat!

[@jayb1108]

One of the greats … and two interesting humans 👍

[@sheadance7279]

Let’s go Vellner!!! 👏👏👏

[@summerw5773]

❤❤❤❤❤❤PAT V!

[@DavidWied]

The people's champ💪🏼

[@Fear_Collective]

Let’s go Pat!!!!!

[@Astr0tune]

Best one 🎉

[@michellebradley8981]

Finally!! Pat!!

[@sheadance7279]

The one we’ve all been waiting for! 😆😆

[@dvanwagn1263]

Give The Ghost the E1 win for setting the time to beat!

[@77DuRock]

Your 2024 Champ 🔥

[@TempestMia]

Welcome back to Quebec Paaaaaat!

[@thedavenaugler]

Jaa dropped to see a nearly 30 min interview with Pat and I loved minute of it. How about sitting down and talking with Boz before the Games this season?

[@AnklesinTexas]

LOVE Patty, probably my favorite Pro. But, I disagree that Chad will be boring. This is a workout thats 'relatable' to the weekend warrior. It'll be fun to watch how fast they can do it relative to us average joes.

[@petercooper3254]

I’ve thought plenty of times that it’s wild he doesn’t have ads, even ads have ads these days

[@marshalliize]

Longest interview yet.

[@greglane6241]

I see what Pat did here maybe unintentionally. Dave has expressed that he wants games athletes to get more involved with CrossFit outside of the Games , get their level 1, be part of affiliates , etc. But just like Dave needing to disconnect from CrossFit, so do Games Athletes. Live and let live.

[@torbengrael5903]

Pat is an intelligent person, in response to Vellner's question about whether he doesn't watch other events to avoid copying the workouts or ideas and to "stay fresh," Castro replies, "Yes, of course, I have 20 years of experience, blah blah blah... In any other major sport, the organizers and regulations are constantly evolving: Rugby, Soccer, Basketball, F1, Boxing, etc." I love how this "innocent" question from Vellner really exposes the recalcitrant side of Castro.

[@KippingItRealcrossfit]

you guys blew it out of the water.

[@scottc7229]

Castro’s version of the Tac games at the Ranch? I’m sure you’ve thought about it!

[@thskater11]

Pat is so strong

[@alicewoods3365]

No judges. No music. Just Go do CHAD. Each athlete gets 2 Fans to count. Go!!!

[@francesbayly8881]

I love PATTY V❤

[@kdaniellemoral]

Hugs ❤😂

[@LindaWhitehead-l5z]

Monetize the channel and use the funds to donate to local affiliates in need, or donate the funds to communities who are trying to run CrossFit programs for youths at risk or similar. Would be great follow up video to show some giving back.

[@cnjec1685]

He is so smart. Love to see him win this year other than Ricky 😄

[@Sam.Valenzuela]

What shirt is TDC wearing?!

[@travisjones22]

The crazy thing about the young female competitors is that they have also been fairly successful at a young age. Not like they’re pulling 35th place. Hayley, Mal, Emma, etc

[@Rollandseppala]

Dave did you know this interview was going to be like this before you did it.

[@jakehouthuysen]

dave: 10-15 min pat: let me double that and pass it to myself

[@GreyGh0stO7]

Feel like they should've had a few drinks in their hands.

[@ronndech]

Dave, here's an idea: monetize the channel and during the awards ceremony at the Games, announce a donation of all proceeds to a charity. I always hate to see a golden opportunity to help others pass by.

[@DMS1010]

“I’m sure you guys should know that” Pat, I doubt it. They should’ve known that multiple open workouts were being released early. So many things they “should know”

[@TommyLandry1]

🦇🦇

[@Barb_WireCat]

I love Pat! And watched this one because of him! Can’t wait to see him compete next month!!! However listening to Dave debate anything Pat says he didn’t agree with is annoying.

[@baxtermystery]

Dave is just plotting off of all this information he’s receiving- especially Vellner. I’d like to call that he’s going to reverse the order of heats at the games that way the more “elite” athletes lose that advantage of knowing what they need to do.

[@luislopez6315]

Definitely feel like Pat Vellner, just likes to complain about things without looking at the whole picture. I agree that things in life should be fair especially in competition but unfortunately no professional sport is perfect especially with judges. Like I understand the complaining but just quit or do your own thing. I know easier said than done but others have done it.