10 Iconic CrossFit Games Moments

What are some of the most iconic moments in CrossFit Games history?
These 10 moments have been nominated by fans as some of the most cherished memories in the sport.
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00:00-01:52 Stacie Tovar Retires in Dramatic Fashion
01:52-03:40 The Liftoff: Toomey vs. Barnhart
03:40-05:08 A Literal Tug-of-War: Froning vs. Bridges
05:08-06:31 Kari Pearce Sets an Individual Record in Mary
06:31-07:23 Neal Maddox Lends a Helping Hand
07:23-07:58 Bailey Keeps Cool on the Run
07:58-09:30 When a 380-lb. Clean Looks Easy …Fraser
09:30-10:12 OMG What a Finish: Tia and Kara
10:12-11:24 Fittest Man on Earth Races the Fastest Camera Man
11:24-12:34 Former Navy SEAL Crushes Murph
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[@vanillapudding94]

Some of my favorites that weren't mentioned: 1. Sam Brigg's winning Murph and high-fiving everyone on her way back 2. Alethea Boon's comeback after tearing her Achilles 3. Kari Pearce winning Atalanta 4. Ben Smith's war cry at the final event his champion year 5. Every time Cody Anderson has defied the odds with his strength 6.Vellner and Fraser taking a dive on the obstacle course 7. Dave Castro telling everyone they had to run back at the 2020 ranch run 8. Watching Ricky Garard lose to Fraser and Fikowski even though he was using 9. Any time Dan Bailey goes so hard he drools 10. Seeing Noah Olsen podium in 2019

[@christ186]

Sam Briggs in the sledge event ...beating everyone. I love her

[@gabinog9002]

the 7... my heart's broken in this moment

[@kenseiZA]

Sam Briggs' high fives defined me as a Crossfitter - every time I go out of a run in a WOD I high five everyone because of her

[@callsofscv]

I would say Rich Froning's Sunday charge in 2013 and 2014 was pretty epic as well.

[@zachcoastie3988]

@@callsofscv The midline march domination was so good.

[@Raskle604]

give that camera mans some cf games shorts and let him compete! lmao

[@kwarkoocoxs2153]

The camera man is carrying/manoeuvring a camera, the commentator is just running of his mouth.

[@medford55]

yeah he had to slow down to get the shoot haha

[@thomas_corbet]

If I'm not mistaken that's Marston Sawyers, one of the Buttery Bros and a good athlete as well.

[@parmdeeppuri2981]

Toomey looking juicest

[@fbhaddad]

hi

[@edbauerfit]

Did anyone else catch a young Tia-Clair Toomey and Shane Orr in the crowd as fans at 4:15 before she ever made it as a competitor?

[@mateusbezerrademenezes3890]

ow!!! nice!

[@BenColeCoaching]

Nice spot

[@bball1niner]

Shane wearing a Froning shirt too!

[@arwensdorf8311]

Wow good catch!

[@s-buxsgrandepinkdrink9636]

Took me a second but I saw them! That’s awesome!!

[@AlphaCharlie991]

Watching Bridges win Murph still gives me the chills every time.

[@letsgogalavanting]

That one just felt bigger than crossfit. Love it.

[@siko1101]

why?? you really are easily impressed, huh?

[@AlphaCharlie991]

@@siko1101 troll

[@coletoncasey8398]

@@siko1101 edge lord

[@hanauma1285]

@@siko1101 all your comments on this channel is just straight up hate. Just get out of here dude

[@lazuardita]

That cameraman was full send

[@flyingardilla143]

And the footage was usable!

[@arwensdorf8311]

Future event “burden sprint carrying a camera” it will be named after the cameraman (sorry I forget if they list his name!)

[@flyingardilla143]

@@arwensdorf8311 Marston Sawyers (1/2 of the Buttery Bros)

[@bethanytalbot2445]

I WAS SO IMPRESSED

[@Nick-qh8ky]

Fraser and toomey doing Atalanta side by side as they both had the win locked up was one of the best

[@ianbrewer4843]

That was awesome

[@liz9147]

So happy you’re producing this content again. Welcome back, media team ❤️

[@TheTylerRossmann]

Where was Sam Briggs beating Brent Fikowski on the trail run?? That was one of the best!

[@theparadisesnare]

Still one of my favorite moments ever lmao

[@jackbeam5751]

Agree

[@maxfit68906]

🤣🤣

[@geronimoelmagnifico]

What a great video! I remember all of these highlights, I watched it via live streaming. Incredible battles!

[@pharmdadfit]

#1 and #2 were spot on. Bridges finish still gives me chills, Mat coming from behind on the sprint is so incredible to me. I’m glad the cameraman is fast but don’t take away from the magic of Mat’s moment that he summoned something from within and found another level.

[@sicmic]

This is phenomenal. Please put out more videos like this!!!

[@maxfit68906]

That 2016 sprint event was the beginning of Matt Fraser’s dominant run for 5 consecutive titles. It became one of his defining moments.

[@Guitareye90]

crossfit is so retarded.

[@vinicrusher]

So basically when froning retired XD

[@brentmeistergeneral6074]

😂 you mean Froning retired when Fraser was hitting top form and Rich knew he couldn’t do it any more

[@lordhallibel3604]

@@vinicrusher who asked?

[@RyanRaffel]

I got choked up several times watching this. Many of the moments that have made me truly love the sport are captured here. Thank you for creating this

[@rochepepito5779]

Great choice with Josh's win for the Murph as the number 1! There are many iconic moments, but this one is one of the best!!

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

🔝🔝🔝

[@shanemccutcheon6516]

Froning winning double grace for #4 has to be one of my favorites

[@rlco813]

Josh Bridges Murph and Aeneas have to be on here.

[@ArletteMaotieBomahou]

Wacthing this gives me goosebumps and motivates me to go to the gym every day. Thanks for sharing these ionic moments

[@mateusbezerrademenezes3890]

2016 it was a incredible year for the games! Those 2 last moments were the greatest of all time for sure, but for me, marston and mat's run were far iconic, still gives me goos.

[@roshansrinivas8729]

How can Tia&Mat holding their hands and crossing the finish line together in 2020 CrossFit games final not be on this list? And also the sprint between Mat & Samuel Kwant in sled push in 2020 games?

[@axelstromblad3015]

Absolute violation removing Josh's scream after winning the sled pull

[@ChumaxD]

10:50, EVENT WINNER, THE CAMERAMAN

[@s0nofg0d2]

Haha, great one! 😄

[@sofiafortuna5801]

I am guessing he's Marston..?

[@ChumaxD]

@@sofiafortuna5801 i don't think so

[@melusimoloi4947]

Ben Smith in 2015 completing his 2nd lift in the clean and jerk event as well as Ben Smith walking off heavy DT like he just finished stretching still gives me chills!!!!! Also the commentary on the Cinco with Froning hand-stand walkin his way to a 3rd straight was epic

[@jackbeam5751]

There s really somethings epic in that sport... like a living mithology I hope we could get again the full audience for the events that give a so amazing atmosphere

[@nahuel407]

11:04 I love this, great video!

[@reehoneybee123]

Tbh everytime I watch Matt pull that 380 it gives me goosebumps it’s just such a cool moment

[@xandersoriano201]

10:47 - WOW that cameran deserves a super bonus and that's what you called passion of nothing beats passion

[@redbirds2ndbase]

why? he didnt do any suicides, he just kept up with dead-legged athletes in a sprint

[@mysidianbard5890]

BKG's Murph in 2015 was unreal, especially in that heat where they had a couple athletes having to pull out due to heat stroke. Also Margaux Alvarez in the Marathon Row event

[@godforreal7355]

And that's good because why?

[@lordhallibel3604]

@@godforreal7355 you're one of those triggered anti crossfit types

[@godforreal7355]

@@lordhallibel3604 Are you one of those poor persecuted crossfitters? Will no one admire your rhabdomyolysis and tell you they think it's really cool? Did your dad tell you that your kipping looks fruity? I'm sorry, man. They're all just fat lazy and jealous of your hustle mentality.

[@solomon7621]

Bruh. Bridges winning Murph. Epic.

[@idcanimations9022]

Chills guys great video

[@michaelairley2015]

The most iconic momewnt ever was when someone actually did one proper pullup. The crowd went crazy. Still brings a tear to my eyes now.

[@user-gl8jp7hu9l]

How is there not a spectacular Froning moment on here?? There is plenty to choose from!

[@loucifkalistha225]

Bridges' scream in winning Murph is the epicest ever. U can feel him roaring like " I am great " .

[@katiehall3561]

Marz sprinting to get that footage of Fraser needs a shout out

[@theparadisesnare]

Oh shit that was Mars? Rad, that was incredible

[@JVasq4]

It was on here.

[@mohammadharisfahim6614]

The way Froning runs at Bridges to congratulate!

[@reginaldgabriel5759]

That was my No. 1 most iconic Moment aswell, very emotional... 💪💪

[@texanfootballhouston4065]

Beast mode dude crazy big fan

[@Coolidentidy]

There should have been more Froning moments! I miss that guy in the indivuals Also, one of the most memorable moments for me was when Sam Briggs outran Brent Fikowski “just because she could” 😂

[@chand911]

I'd say he needs to be excluded, otherwise there'd be no open slots for the top 10 lol

[@Z0mbieUndead]

Julie Foucher’s handstand walk in a boot? That was one of the most powerful moments in CrossFit history.

[@donaltoon]

Agreed but was a regional event so maybe they don't count it

[@cristianojovinsebben1916]

YEAHHH!

[@alan181090]

It happened in regionals

[@kaaazaaahm]

Tia hypes me up so much I’m about to throw this cereal against the wall

[@jonathanphan24]

10:48 look at the camera man go at the bottom carrying a few pounds of equipment lmaoo

[@GB-ny3sc]

Music 9:17 ???

[@rudolphblignaut2492]

10:47 The Camera Man Wins the Sprint! XD

[@littlemitchy1]

Whoever edited this video my hat is off to you on the music choiecs and timings

[@renzouy4900]

Why wasn’t it called “Mat Fraser vs Scott Panchik Lift-off”? Scott was really solid in that event. He had awesome lifts.

[@arwensdorf8311]

And the Saxon Panchik vs Noah Olsen tiebreaker was pretty exciting too.

[@noahj5250]

I know! That battle was epic!

[@Edthewebsurfer]

Because history always remembers the winner.

[@usmanfarooq96]

@@Edthewebsurfer lmao but it mentioned toomey vs barnhart in the very same event, idiot

[@Edthewebsurfer]

@@usmanfarooq96 I'm going to guess you are another keyboard warrior and just block you ok, have a good one.

[@falesz3744]

Anyone know the song at 9:16 please?

[@joseantoniofingerrodriguez3525]

Did you find?

[@falesz3744]

@@joseantoniofingerrodriguez3525 Still finding...:(

[@seedheechhaatee3891]

The buttery bro in the house💪🏾

[@BboyHondo]

Anyone know beat at 9:16?

[@joseantoniofingerrodriguez3525]

Did you find?

[@Raskle604]

no matter how many times i watch that sled pull josh bridges reaction never gets old

[@rochepepito5779]

Gotta feel that good beating Rich!!

[@MrXuanzong]

Toomey is a beast! Every time I watch her she win!

[@r3iKoEXE]

Yo, that was pretty fucking hype! And a solid top 10 list for sure. Dan's part was so epic lol

[@sCraigwhitney]

@butterybros Marz crackin the top 10 driving’ that race car! #spaghetti #butterybros 😂🏃💨

[@yuukijensen]

Came for the Marz comments, lol

[@Ajeeth2005]

First place gave me goose bumps. Epic Moment

[@sabrinabranch1072]

So Love it!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@TSFxNiGhTmArE]

Guys please help me whats the song at 9:19 :'(

[@joseantoniofingerrodriguez3525]

Did you find?

[@matruiz482]

so many missed moments, need a fan voted/submissions

[@multiabsolut7746]

I love the camera man!

[@padelafterdark]

Song at 9:15?

[@joseantoniofingerrodriguez3525]

Did you find?

[@padelafterdark]

@@joseantoniofingerrodriguez3525 No bro. Also shazam cannot find it :(

[@clubinsky33]

Rich Froning falling off the ropes to lose his rookie year is my most iconic. Ben Smith beating out Frazer in the final event to win the games(The commentary was on point with superman references).

[@GB-ny3sc]

🙏🙏music 9 :17 mat ????

[@joseantoniofingerrodriguez3525]

Did you find?

[@ereaUA]

Cameraman is the man and the legend

[@Turnpost2552]

These guys are soooo emotional jeeezzz lol

[@Sfrasier0711]

CrossFit should be in the Olympics 🔥💚🤘🏻

[@Sfrasier0711]

@@matthewberkin5924 yeah, I’m cereal. It’s a very competitive sport/competition. Or am I missing something and it’s already been added?

[@Sfrasier0711]

@@matthewberkin5924 thanks for sharing friend. That’s awesome that you knew Jesse Owens. But with any and all athletics, PED’s and other performance enhancing drugs will always be there. It’s up to science and drug testing to punish those that use. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I just think it would be a hell of a lot more entertaining to watch than a quarter of the events that take place. Thanks for your input and congrats on making it to 90! 💚

[@ColorfulClayCity]

Anyone know song @ 9:26

[@joseantoniofingerrodriguez3525]

Did you find?

[@devinstucky6948]

Josh Bridges absolute dominance on Naughty Nancy is missing. I think that was a really underrated event in terms of difficulty.

[@vladcornoiu9988]

What's the name of the song which starts when Mat lifts 380???

[@danielburgess2488]

That was epic

[@hunterholistichealth]

Toomey hitting that clean gave me chills. What a beast.

[@Doviruses.existbaileyonodysee]

Ima motivated to do my training session for the month.

[@theboywhodreamsalot]

Insane top! I like it a lot. For me, "JoshRichDan time" the best and the most fun time!

[@coffeebreakhikes]

My vote most iconic was Bridges crushing the Murph. What a tribute.

[@ianbrewer4843]

Amazing moments

[@CrossFitGamesTV]

Thanks for watching Ian. Did we miss any of your favorites?

[@ianbrewer4843]

@@CrossFitGamesTV They were all great. The ones from 2021, Tia setting new event wins record.

[@ianbrewer4843]

@@CrossFitGamesTV Haley kept going after her ankle sprain in 2020.

[@gowthamraj7126]

Fraser...the man with supercool attitude 🥳🥳🥳

[@cacique1807]

for real amazing and hard working people here winners all

[@LIon4rd]

does anyone know what song this is at 11:25??? ... it seems to be a remix of inception time .. just would like to know exactly what it is.

[@IntellectualVocal]

cant wait to see, what they say about this on the Mat Josh Sevan Podcast :-) #joshbridges #sipsgooddudescoffee hahah

[@nataliasalazar6968]

Mars is my favourite crossfiter

[@BernhardKohli]

Fraser going full BEAST MODE and touch-n-going the Snatches during the Standard in 2019

[@elnizarsiel3651]

Jl mkpo

[@israelmatz2444]

That camera man needs a raise for that sprint 😂

[@danielpreuss9768]

You call those pull ups?? What the fuck man 😂😂

[@germantacus8670]

yeah BABY !!

[@neildavid10]

Bridges winning the murph is my favorite. He did it for Murphy🤝

[@robhardwicke3424]

They better release another list lol. Nothing before 2014? Sure I know all of these moments, but I would only count like 6 as iconic.

[@brycegreenstein7441]

Chris Spealler moving that dogsled in 2011 is iconic and a crime to be left off this list

[@timaanerud]

@@brycegreenstein7441 Annie Sakamoto pushing

[@Bearded360]

Josh winning Murph was the best of all time, past, present, and future!

[@jgfleet]

Josh Bridge's phenomenal Murph. My favorite all time moment.

[@rochepepito5779]

Same!! I'm glad they put it as number 1!!

[@docholiday1815]

The moment the first chin up was completed, oh wait a minute

[@SPPTA]

Can we all appreciate how many times the frogman was in this lineup?!

[@dylanfitch2997]

These injurious sports and forms are hilarious to watch

[@legiostoredotcomlegiogroup8361]

awesome

[@1dutchess68]

Josh Bridges is the man- #Respect

[@luvisunik]

Should of mentioned Julie Foucher's handstand walk with her boot when ruptured her tendon.

[@davidespinoza1986]

Someone know the song at the end of the video?

[@peachstate08]

A Buttery Bro was the last thing I expected but ya gotta luv Marston Sawyers #butterybros

[@donaltoon]

Rich fronings entire final day 2014....midline March alone is epic or when he takes mats chalk

[@yanivbalahani]

every josh bridges win gives me goosebumps s

[@tynevandermerwe4037]

What about Julie Fouche competing in a moonboot? That was iconic!

[@rochepepito5779]

It wasn't counted because it was in Regionals, not the big Games! That was my fav. iconic moment as well with Julie.

[@theparadisesnare]

Yoooo props to that camera man on the sprint, holy shit lmao

[@MorganKeup]

What is the name of the song during Dan Bailey's run?

[@chand911]

Frasier winning the sprint will forever be #1.

[@twizz420]

I like how they spread everyone out in the stands so it's not as obvious that 50% of the seats are empty.

[@twizz420]

BAD FORM IS THE NORM