CrossFit - Mikko Salo does 13.5

The CrossFit Journal -- (journal.crossfit.com)
Mikko Salo had taken three days off-"not a good thing"-and had consumed nothing more than two cups of coffee and a protein shake the morning he performed CrossFit Games Open Workout 13.5.

[@MrHg914]

"If you need music to training go and get an other Hobbie" Such a great phrase!

[@Hami_7982]

I WOULD need IT...MUSIC,I MEAN.;)=)

[@franklincruz8745]

This is the BEST Performance by far barely any kipping on Chest to Bar Pull Ups.. WOW!! No One in the Crossfit Community could have done 227 with barely any kip the entire wod.. Not Froning, Bridges, Annie No one.. Amazing Job Mikko!!

[@Hardcorelander]

I'm sooo happy to see him back in competition! :D Go Mikko!

[@DominicMunnellythisistheway]

Hands down the coolest guy in crossfit. Everyone loves Mikko

[@Mwin3689]

I wish MikKo would compete again! He would blow a lot of people out of the waters

[@outwithdadog]

real crossfit. none of the flashing lights, and yank bullshit. great stuff.

[@80schmedley]

Forever will I be a Mikko Salo fan. I've always respected him for watching this workout and him doing Jackie at regionals in 2013. Forever will he be the best athlete in crossfit history to never to a butterfly pull-up, and have better form on these kipping pull-ups. I LOVE YOU MIKKO!

[@CrossFitGamesTV]

Thanks for watching this video, bo! A great throwback video.

[@ChknAdobo]

2 years waiting for this! SISU is back!!!

[@langzai]

Love that there's no music and you can hear Mikko breathing. Really makes you realize what it takes to compete at this level.

[@tperkuhn]

1 rep more than Rich Froning doing on battle with Jason Kalipha...unbelivable (Y)

[@santerihiitola]

FINLAND! Fuck yeah!

[@RedHotGsus]

unbelievable effort. mikko was completely spent after the workout, yet he did it basically alone after 3 rest days... what a beast. i hope he kicks froning of his throne

[@BadBandar59]

Wow! each rep is consistent. This guy is a Beast!

[@bryansinger8906]

I don't understand why people are not interested in cross fit other than the butterfly pull ups. There's some pretty cool stuff there that you can apply to anytype of training.

[@niznettggman]

"Mental Silence" Awesome!

[@grimleemer]

I refuse to do pull ups like that, but workouts such as 'Diane' or 'Grace' are still amazing.

[@vilasalazar9973]

when I need inspiration to train I come back & watch this vid, dude's got no bs, just fuckin does it

[@Hhhlll7778]

This is crazy,Mikko is a beast!

[@iJAARS]

i can just feel the pain through watching. those last rounds... geez

[@rossakabossakarozay]

The only man in the world who can rest while doing thrusters

[@WiiHappyTime]

I love this guy!!!

[@Hami_7982]

Me❤always

[@ainsygray]

fantastic athlete

[@lensgreve]

How cool is the hang-around dude just going "... mental silence." !! Fins are so cool, hahaha!

[@pimpindymepiece]

No cheering, it's for ladies. Haha love that line

[@gaucoin13]

My god his strategy was fantastic. I can't believe he could sustain that level while breathing so heavy, he sounded like I did in the last 30 sec of that WOD for about 9 minutes straight.

[@pbmarijn]

"Video by Gary Roberts" CrossFit Journal. So yes ;)

[@Foxman56]

Love mikko.

[@turntableable]

Mikko is my favorite! He would have been giving Froning a run for his money last 2 Crossfit Games. Only problem is that he is getting up there in age (which makes me like him even more), and he keeps getting sidelined by injuries. I pray that he stays injury free this year.

[@leeonr]

hes very good at what he does - being fit

[@Mwin3689]

Why does Mikko Salo look like a damn badass European assassin? He's a beast!

[@Clarkarific]

For those of us into CrossFit who enjoying following these top athletes, yeah. Personally, I draw inspiration from them, am reminded visually of technique things and enjoy following the community. More niche than listening to sports center, but for me I'd say it's a rough analogy.

[@roninglx]

Miko is the man

[@williamzillions1474]

This must be what he meant by "Sisu". He never stops pushing and its truly inspirational to me.

[@jong8003]

that rogue fitness box with his sweat droplet is now limited edition

[@ChrisXMetal]

Crossfit is all about speed, and agility. As well as speed and power. This isn't bodybuilding we're talking about here.

[@adoado8308]

Mikko Salo's a true champ...hope he's comin back...Anyone knows the name of the music at the beginning?

[@Sammichaelsmith]

steve curtis chapman in the background. Awesome!

[@LHD4life]

So true!

[@PatCFLabat]

Can we please see Josh Bridges video?! I mean yeah this what freaking intense and i was stressing at the end of round 2 lol but Josh Bridges.. he flew through it!

[@Batmanananana]

Nice 12min power workout.

[@IDestiny26]

227 with slight kipping pull-ups....it is a huge performance

[@ChknAdobo]

he said "1 more than Froning"!!! - Game on this year!!!!

[@mckeyb907]

BEAST! tryin his hardest to stay on his feet. Fuckin thing of beauty

[@n66f]

Absolute beast ! Better than froning!

[@sholm82]

First time I've seen Mikko on all fours.

[@awesomeeman]

I think so. Good spot

[@tasmania105]

Gary Roberts on the mic!

[@dominodon81]

This dude is doin work. He started and ended the workout facing in totally different directions on the thrusters.

[@dmohnk20]

MIKKO IS A FREAKING BADASS!!!!.... that is all

[@lukeicejones]

The two people that disliked this video are named Fran.

[@Resq28]

Wow 227 and he needs to work on that!!?! Lol I would be happy with 27. Awesome!

[@mikefeir]

HEART OF A LION

[@wa-hy4ho]

those chin ups were done with full swing :D

[@Thedumb_editor]

He won 2009's Edition. 2010, he was not too particularly good at the double-unders and rope climbs. It was a skill issue in 2010. In 2011, during the first event, he dove into a wave that somehow messed up his equilibrium by rupturing his ear-drum. He toughed it out and finished the event anyway. He was dizzy and puking much of the time. He had no choice but to pull out. 2012, he had knee surgery. 2013, he is BACK!!!!

[@LOSTOCEANEXPERIENCE]

hell yea that was epic

[@DDWesley1]

He is the One.

[@lronHippie]

anyone know what backpack Mikko has on in the beginning?

[@AS3Ninja]

Some Stephen Curtis Chapman at 6:05 ? :D

[@PatCFLabat]

yup

[@gelios]

After watching this, I am now gonna drink a lot more coffee

[@wesleymiles96]

Tight!!

[@knockdownguy]

Not gonna lie... First time I ever saw Mikko crawl...

[@dicksonstu]

I love that he doesn't butterfly the pull-ups

[@faxounet]

Mikko is a thruster machine!

[@kanonenvogel1937]

Hyvä Mikko, ja tsemppiä kaudelle 2013. Toivotaan että paikat kestää, kun kyse tästä lajista aina voi sattua ja tapahtua. Hyvältä näyttää nyt anna mennä SAATANA!

[@JasonCohen50]

Its Gary! :D

[@TehLawable]

yes.

[@PHaak]

yes

[@mlmperez1114]

A machine!

[@housti]

Hyvä Mikko!

[@WanKiddFong]

hey, thats Gary Roberts

[@osoner94]

From what I read he does non-butterfly to preserve his shoulders.

[@Ovi2k]

that looked so incredibly painful!

[@jackboer1]

super,mikko good job ,french men

[@jmstruman45]

I wonder how many reps he would have gotten if he could do the butterfly pullups??? He is def in beast mode.

[@emlcvdv]

11:33 İzlerken ben yoruldum lan. Vay anasını...

[@BOXROXmedia]

Some lucky person somewhere is getting new Rogue gear with Mikko sweat on it!!

[@Stephenwwkay]

Guys do you think the butterfly kip is an easy

[@nelsonfg]

START !!!! 11:30

[@RJL0118]

he won the games in 2009

[@esaedvik]

It's a workout called 13.5 which consists of the moves you've just seen. This was explained in the video too.

[@gjr80]

it's him!

[@Pwnnath]

Did anyone else noticed that the guy that is filming is the guy from ''Killing the fat man'' ?

[@samuelhabykai9074]

nice miko

[@yoda32167]

@gunfighterdrummer they speak finnish

[@wonapeaceful9698]

Great! good job and you look good and handsome ha hah

[@ERW311]

From his voice i thought it was, and then you can see him during the workout recording.

[@alainaooo1]

Amaze all

[@Phorindar]

MIKKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@BogFrog101]

He's back aaaaaaaaand Rich wins 2013 edition lol

[@Justmylukc]

what was the score ?

[@NukeMarine]

Umm, he has won before. And even you said he did one rep more than Froning in this particular WOD. To be honest, this is the first time I've seen Salo actually acting like the WOD kicked his ass. Usually he stands tall after a WOD when filmed. This time he's crawling like most do after one Fran. Moral of the story, it takes 2+ Frans to kick his ass.

[@lronHippie]

grow out the viking locks for the games!!! RAWWWWARRRRRRRRRRR

[@machguitar9]

Mikko Salo is a great guy and a supreme athlete. One more than Froning, bitches!

[@delanuez]

"I survived because of my engine, not because of my technique" If he learns butterfly pull ups and can hammer them he will rule the world.

[@rossakabossakarozay]

After the workout: "Ei vittu ku sattuu!" = "Oh fuck this hurts!" :D

[@slimigan]

He talks alot more than Kimi Raikkonen at least. Monster.

[@Adam-lt4fx]

denying the benefit of cheering and music is denying the benefit of mental determination in my opinion every single thing that can encourage me to go further is welcomed

[@heineborg]

Is that Gary Roberts from "Killing the fatman" behind the camera??

[@iero132]

better than Rich Froning😬