Over the course of three days and five challenging workouts, a total of 1,430 athletes from across Europe pushed themselves to the limit to earn a spot in the top 60 male and female competitors. The top 60 then move on to the CrossFit Semifinals and can continue to dream of competing in the CrossFit Games.
Our female athletes, Sina Zimmermann and Aline Wirz, also competed for a spot in the semifinals this weekend. Both showed determination and courage.
In this blog post, we will take a look at the training, provide deeper insights, and recap the inspiring performances of our athletes, including Aline Wirz's qualification for the semifinals in Berlin, June 1-4, 2023.
Leaderboard CrossFit Open 2023!
Aline qualified with a CrossFit Open rank of 104, while Sina Zimmermann was ranked 341st after the Open. Over three intense days of competition, the athletes had to complete five grueling workouts that tested their physical and mental strength. Their performances were simply inspiring and Aline even made it to the semi-finals.
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The CrossFit Quarterfinals consisted of a variety of workouts that challenged the athletes' strength, endurance and skill. Each workout was carefully designed to push the competitors to their limits. The first two workouts took place on Friday, followed by two workouts on Saturday and the final workout on Sunday.
Workout 1 tested the athletes' skills in squats with different weights, handstand walks, muscle-ups and handstand push-ups with the chest against the wall. In this test Aline and Sina placed 73rd and 140th respectively in Europe. This was a solid start for both athletes.
Workout 2 was a 12-minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) that required the athletes to perform dumbbell snatches, overhead walking lunges, and crossovers. Aline showed her skills and placed 22nd, while Sina placed 87th in Europe. Really strong performances, especially since crossovers have never been part of the competition before!
For Test 3, the athletes had to complete five rounds of Burpee Box Jump-Overs and Clean and Jerks, while the number of Clean and Jerks increased after each round. Aline and Sina placed 212th and 285th respectively in Europe in this challenging and very heavy workout.
Workout 4 was a 20 minute AMRAP consisting of 1,000 meters of rowing, 50 GHD sit-ups, 500 meters of rowing and 25 V-ups. Aline placed 27th and Sina 181st in Europe, proving their endurance and determination.
The final workout tested the athletes' strength in deadlifts, various types of pull-ups and rope climbing. Aline and Sina's performance in this training earned them 24th and 162nd place in Europe, respectively.
On the other hand, Sina Zimmermann finished 119th in the final standings. Although she did not qualify for the semifinals, her performance throughout the competition was commendable. Sina showed an unwavering determination, grit and passion for the sport that will undoubtedly contribute to her future success in the CrossFit arena.
Check out the CrossFit Quarterfinal Leaderboard here!
The CrossFit Quarterfinals showcased the exceptional talent, dedication and perseverance of all the athletes who competed. Aline Wirz's triumph and Sina Zimmermann's relentless determination exemplify the essence of CrossFit - pushing yourself beyond your limits and constantly striving to improve. We look forward to the CrossFit Semifinals in Berlin, celebrate the achievements of all the athletes and look forward to future successes in the sport.