Road to the Games 16.05: Ohlsen / Bailey

In the latest installment of Road to the Games, Noah Ohlsen and Dan Bailey give us a peek inside their journeys for the podium at the CrossFit Games. Ohlsen took eighth at the 2015 Games for the second consecutive year. Bailey finished fourth in 2015-just one spot shy of the podium-and was also the recipient of the Spirit of the Games Award.
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[@autobee10]

I love how humble and committed Dan Bailey is

[@BoxCoverArt]

I love Bridges. Dude does not give a fuck.

[@ptgriffin]

Noah Ohlsen reminds me of a golden retriever. Extremely positive, desire to please others, and extremely likable but some people may misinterpret his sunny attitude as arrogance.

[@jesserizzle]

Regardless of whether Hillary is annoyed with one of the athletes or not, seems lame of her to call them out on social media. She should know everyone is going to immediately start speculating and torturing whoever it is.

[@isaiahrecker9627]

Lot more respect for Noah now

[@shaun8071]

Hilary can cast all the judgement she wants. Noah is one cool, genuine dude, hope he crushes the games

[@bignoknow]

+Shaun Mall Agreed. It was in poor taste to be passive aggressive like that. I'd have more respect for her if she just called him out. Still not cool, but at least she's not hiding.

[@mendezk1312]

+bignoknow she hash-tagged #nottop5 or whatever. top 10 is still incredible. she a bop

[@thatmountain]

+Shaun Mall i saw a bit of this on twitter but what happened???

[@thatmountain]

+thatmountain nevermind the vid explained it ha!

[@PatCFLabat]

lol she's a nobody herself

[@coreyjenkins10]

Noah is the nicest Crossfit athlete I've worked with and I've met pretty much all of them. Really down to earth solid dude since day 1. Hope to see you on top this year dude!

[@Hlflife233]

My two favorite competitors right here! Also I love how honest Noah was and how he handled that situation!

[@bignoknow]

Nothing wrong with wanting to be great and it sucks that confident beaming guys like Noah get caught up in wanting people to like them and feeling like they need to behave a particular way to make others happy. We all do it, I do it, but I try to just be true to myself and let the chips fall where they may. AWESOME VIDEO! Both these guys are great.

[@stephenlayton4885]

Not going to lie i was not a huge fan of Olsen in 2014 but liked him going into 2015 I was hoping he was going to podium. He really has grown on me a lot. I always want Dan to freaken win and was shocked by his Open performance, i am glad they addressed it. Super stoked for the next few weeks!

[@BrunoOliveira-dy7dj]

I am a former jiu- jitsu fighter , already practiced judo as well, boxing , muay thai , and other sports. Today after watching several videos of CROSSFIT empouguei me a lot with what I saw. I like to overcome , to go beyond , to test my limits . Surely this is where I 'll stay from now on !

[@dgajsek]

This has a cool flow. I like the production on this series.

[@finnmichael3480]

I was always confounded as to why there was a general consensus that Ohlsen was arrogant and disrespectful but the Twitter anecdote in this video explains it somewhat, I suppose. He appears to be an extremely honest individual who faces competition with a fierce yet humble attitude. Hopefully this video assists to remove the purported ideas plaguing his image in recent times.

[@bryand8884]

+Finn Daniel it's all sarcasm, he's humble AF!

[@TrueRahf]

+Finn Daniel I'm glad that we get to see a Noah Olsen without the facade. In many interviews he seems reluctant to just lean back and take in his own feelings in front of a person, instead preferring to diffuse some of that insecurity/nervous energy with a quip or somesuch. He never came off as arrogant to me, just a person trying desperately to cover their nervousness. And I'm really glad the fans get to see this side of him.

[@pedroxbias]

i wanna see the Bridge's one! he's the man!

[@JAMESON123ist]

Dan Bailey is such a cool guy. I always cheer for him every year! Good luck Dan, go get that title!!

[@unidomizu]

These are the kind of people I want to to be around. Down to earth but focused as hell - know who you are and still keep on improving. Rooting for you guys come the Games!

[@FightingforLife]

Dan Bailey is my man crush. Hopefully he finally can make it in the podium.

[@HectorCruz-gi8px]

same

[@Garconis]

+FightingforLife Didn't even make it to the Games. :(

[@FightingforLife]

:(

[@ellionrosario5852]

+Hamilton's Legion well he didn't say RIP DAN BAILEY

[@ellionrosario5852]

***** lol no worries

[@melissamendoza889]

Ohlsen, you won't please everyone; no matter what you do. Just focus on you and your goals. You work way too hard to let people who don't know you bullying you online get to you. Prove who you are out there, by winning the games!

[@forgemindbodysoul]

Dan Bailey will always be my role model. He is hard working, humble and.... single. I can definitely relate to that without shame lol.

[@oteb21]

Noah and Dan are my favorite athletes

[@dukequach9641]

Yes! I've been waiting for Bailey for the longest time.

[@coerc4831]

Noah never came off arrogant to me in any of his interviews , don't know what those people are talking about

[@MrJtknight]

+Matt Dicristo Some internet warriors are probably really jealous that they can't even make it to the games, let alone finish a workout.

[@julieouellet247]

I agree!

[@jimmyboijsen]

I agree as well. Never thought Noah is anything else than a CF warrior and good boyfriend!

[@MohamedMohamed-lz4cd]

+Matt Dicristo the has always been a bundle of joy being doing what he loves and it was always great seeing him compete. i'm actually rooting for him beside bridges and baily for CFG16! i agree, the been always humble in my opinion. the fact that he reached to Fronning and apologized tells how of a humble being he is.

[@coerc4831]

+Mohammed Makki yes I hope him or Matt Fraser wins but I don't understand the comment by Hillary also?

[@Moham153]

Love these guys, really hope they do well this year!

[@robscharff741]

Is it just me or is Noah's shirt really really awesome the lion with his haircut

[@julieouellet247]

They are just so cute ! Love them both

[@NickLiang]

Is it me or is the audio completely off?

[@td6270]

it gets sorted later on

[@MadmanMalcolm]

When? It was off for the entirety of the video for me

[@Blackberry340]

Dan will forever be my favorite cross fitter!!!

[@mennovanos1671]

Guess what Noah, it really is yours now. Winning the open proves it. Keep going dude!

[@Zak_Meents]

Incorrect.

[@Pokersprout]

Both men seem like class acts. I can't wait for the regionals and for the games. It's insane the amount of work these guys put in... And DAYUM, that Bridges and Ence one next? Can't wait!

[@kjarvis163]

Love Noah, the dreadlocks moment is gold.

[@robertmceneaney6854]

really liked how honest noah came across in this

[@GDAVALOS]

put the josh bridges road to the games episode up please

[@bertvsrob]

Noah's dog is so chilled as he does double unders. My cat Pebble..

[@AmberKuunani]

Love to see an episode of Tia !

[@benjaminevans5646]

Noah never came off as being arrogant to me either. I think the social media comment by Hilary was very unnecessary. Noah, you're a great guy and you should keep up the hard work! Dan Bailey is freakin' awesome! All of the top Crossfit athletes are so likable. Honestly all of you have a chance make podium and win the Games and you need to keep believing in that. Wish you all the best! Oh, I almost forgot! Dear Crossfit channel, I absolutely love these videos! They get me so pumped to go tear it up at the box! Thank you. =]

[@katiethompson6538]

this series is killer. loving it. glad to know more about Noah and to clear up his intentions. rooting for him. BUT DAN. Never fourth in my heart! I am rooting for you to touch that podium this year, as always, and I think you can do it!

[@residentevilumbrella2001]

I don't know why, but Dan Bailey is my favorite CrossFit athlete. I'd love to have a massive beast body like his.

[@agutie616]

I love watching this road to the games series, it's so good!! Noah and Dan are monsters and I wish my fitness could be on their level.

[@o.s.a.ls.a395]

AWESOME ! Dan and Noah, nice video!!! Crossfit IS life

[@achen94]

i always watch these road to the games while i eat my plain ass dinners lmao. I don't even do crossfit, but they're enjoyable to watch!

[@vikareu50]

That badass motorcycle entry of Dan :D

[@jakestephens2774]

I'm more excited for bridges

[@4everdefence]

#dan4bachelorette

[@valeriabuenofranco5748]

hermosos, los amo

[@Exciteddelirium1]

Really want Bailey to Win this year

[@armandovasquezjr.5505]

This was the best episode!!!

[@sunshinebaconandmusic416]

These seem like two of the most down to earth guys.

[@michellemaesimplicio3412]

wow. I didnt know Ohlsen went through that kind of experience. I just wish Hilary acted like true a champ. ( or champ's wife :P)

[@jonvazkez]

Really liked the video edit. Best so far.

[@MichaelCronan49]

These videos are quality!!!!!

[@philipps9029]

Love this Videos with this nice Music :)

[@Maino88]

Isn't it funny how all these massive, showy, in-your-face Christian's get super pissy and bitchy at the slightest possible notion of offence. They just love to get offended about something. None of them practice what they preach, and my GOD do they preach a lot. Noah seems like a good fella. I'm sure he deserved the benefit of the doubt back then, and he's proved it now.

[@taedarkness]

I just watch Danny broflex yesterday I can't wait season 2

[@tonyherrera4712]

Noah, your an awesome guy! Don’t listen to them. Their just haters.

[@tarikmounih3559]

D.B's attitude bout datin is just 'magnefico' . 👍🏼

[@leomatlucius]

immediately rewatched it. :)

[@delunadenny7084]

dan bailey :( love you bro

[@taedarkness]

love you Dan, keep going :)

[@DouGR81]

I definitely like Noah a lot more after this vid

[@IsobelFerguson]

This is way too fucking heartbreaking that he's not going >.

[@atlasterigo4828]

Why didn't he go?

[@IsobelFerguson]

Bailey? Missed out on qualifying at regionals. Happens every year to at least one popular athlete!

[@claytoncunningham8770]

Better release that next video quick otherwise we might have a road to the games with a guy not going... again.

[@bairdstuff101]

Hey Noah, You are a star, don't let anyone comment or opinions tell you different

[@noelbisbjerg6704]

Donut proposal: "Nutty Noah"

[@stepony5]

Still can't believe Bailey hasn't been wifed up yet! I'll be crushed when he actually is but come on, look at hiiiimmmmmm. 👀

[@lololandify]

Hit him up girl!!

[@stepony5]

@@lololandify Hahah I can’t believe I posted this 5 years ago. Happily taken now. 😂

[@lololandify]

@@stepony5 LMAO!!! XD

[@chris123chris82]

Damn they are in fantastic shape

[@Mihajlocar]

GOOOOO DAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@quig4004]

Lost a lot of respect for Hillary Froning after this episode. She didn't have much to begin with though.

[@AndersLyngeDamsgaard]

When is 16.06? :) Stoked for that one

[@UGetThatThingISentYa]

Bailey's year! Let's go Danimal!

[@kriswebster6975]

Sweet Vid. HQ. I hope we can see Dan and Noah beside each other on the podium this year! The only question is who else will be joining them?? I got Cole Sager!

[@tanyacorbin1292]

I like Noah! Great Vid.

[@justinrice7609]

Hey Noah! Propose to your girl if you love her soooo much. Put a ring on it brotha!

[@tarikmounih3559]

11:45 'a lot a bit' 🤣👏🏽🤣👍🏼😅 goota luv dis astral fella🔮🤙🏽💜

[@VanityMania]

Josh and his pirate beard now please!!!! Ps. Dan Bailey is beautiful : )

[@jorgemorales211101]

What's the song @3:00? I noticed they've used it before such as the regional event announcements

[@sizeme234]

does anyone know the name of the song when Dan baily is introduced at minute 3? just curious...thanks!

[@kalng1792]

Dan Bailey motorcycle scene at 3:00 music is Come on bring it by Peter Luke Adams, cant find shit in spotify, youtube or other sources EXCEPT Warner/Chappell Production Music. Peace. Do let me know if you found from other sources because i want to download as well!!

[@DustinTrainer]

In Dan We Trust

[@victorybeforecombat5783]

@Ohlsen you have not made it until you have some haters. Do what makes you happy bro and let people think what they will. I wouldn't bet against you this year.

[@alexskreen9989]

at 3:55 is Dan wearing the nano 6? Those don't look familiar to me.

[@BobSmith-iw4hq]

I've seen many people attack Hillary because of this video, but what they don't understand is that she's an outspoken person who thought that Noah was intentionally lying about what Rich said in order to validate himself. It became a matter of reputation and we all know Rich won't speak publicly about it. It was just a misunderstanding stop judging online

[@user-ti1pt5ju1h]

Bailey!!!!!!!! !R1!!!!

[@BlackHedrak]

Finally!!!

[@randolphgovinden9283]

Does anybody know what kind of boardshorts Noah is wearing when he's at the pool?

[@roser7001]

Dan is my favorite

[@bigstas4714]

Вот это реальные мужики ! Мощь !

[@bowartzllc.6750]

When does the 16.06 come out? im trying to see Bridges!

[@candenroters9357]

Why is this video's audio off with the actual video?

[@robfigueira8821]

Where do i get one of those lion cub with the hair cut t shirts!?

[@qiaonesen]

+Rob Figueira My question too, I laughed out loud when I saw it

[@randolphgovinden9283]

+Rob Figueira He should sell those for his fans..he would make some easy money.

[@juholt20]

who is the artist and song for when they introduce Bailey on his motorcycle @ 3:00 in?

[@kalng1792]

Dan Bailey motorcycle scene at 3:00 music is Come on bring it by Peter Luke Adams, cant find shit in spotify, youtube or other sources EXCEPT Warner/Chappell Production Music. Peace. Do let me know if you found from other sources because i want to download as well!!

[@realelias1988]

I want that lion shirt!!!

[@supoliver]

what equipment do you use to flim these?

[@JB11334]

Why is the video not working? Also tried to watch on the games site. Not working there either

[@WelcomeToJ]

+Jezel Bow Change the viewing setting to 1080p. It's defaulting on 4K which is prob why it's not working for you.

[@JB11334]

+WelcomeToJ thank you

[@jakestephens2774]

When is part 6 coming out?

[@jonasmoeller4912]

Noah ur a boss, #crossfitpapi

[@chrisguynz]

/10 HQ is nails it once again

[@sk8face23]

Please release the Bridges one sooner!

[@Qwerty-fh7zs]

good guys

[@michaelemond8737]

You can't get two of the wrong socks, one sock is 50% right.

[@tarns77]

10:39 You might think that you have been happy, but you have never been THAT happy.