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Meet Crossfit’s Annie Thorisdottir
As a child, Annie Thorisdottir took ballet. It didn’t stick for long, though. Like her cousins, she wanted to try gymnastics. She made it to Iceland’s national team but quit to focus on high-school studies.
“Going from training 24 hours a week into training not at all didn’t really work out for me,” the 23-year-old two-time CrossFit Games champion says with her quintessential smile.
So she started ballet again, and dance. That, too, didn’t stick for long.
“I loved it and I loved the shows and everything, but you don’t really compete in ballet, do you?” Thorisdottir asks.
Then it was pole vaulting. For the two years she took up the sport, she was the national champion. She had a plan to go to the Olympics, but something was amiss.
“I didn’t feel like I was getting enough,” Thorisdottir says. “I felt like I needed to sweat more.”
“Iceland Annie” started signing up for competitions all over her country; one was a CrossFit competition. The rest is history. She’s competed at the Games since 2009 and finished on the podium every year after that, winning twice.
Today, she’s healing from a late-March back injury that took her out of Open competition.
But Annie is, at heart, a competitor, and she’ll fight to return to form.
Video by Ross Coughlan.
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Kim O’Reilly Talks About Her Transplants
Kim O’Reilly’s body is 53, but her kidney and pancreas are much younger. They belonged to her son, who donated them to her.
Her failing organs were a result of Type 1 diabetes, with which she was diagnosed at the age of 5. She reluctantly agreed to the kidney transplant in 2001, a couple of years after her daughter died following a similar procedure. Her son was 18 at the time.
“We both woke up from the OR … with a brand new appreciation of life and health,” O’Reilly says.
Respecting her health has been “huge” ever since, adds the athlete who trains at CrossFit VO2 Max in Grande Prairie, Alta., Canada. O’Reilly has significant scarring from her surgeries and has to push through some resulting mobility issues, but she’s always ready to work.
Janine Walinski of CrossFit VO2 Max says O’Reilly is one of her most dedicated clients and pushes herself during workouts no matter what—even if she’s sick.
“I’m really proud of Kimmie, most of all for her determination,” the trainer says.
O’Reilly still competes in track and field and recently took gold in all the sprint events at the Canadian Transplant Games in Calgary, Alta.
“I just want to be able to enjoy life,” she says. “I love the outdoors and being able to get out there and just do those things. I mean, that’s what I want to do. I have no big dreams about, I don’t know, being filthy rich. I just want to be active.”
Video by Jeremy Podlog and Mike Warkentin.
2013 Crossfit Games Open Update, Pat Sherwood, Sean Woodland, and Nicole Christensen offer their thoughts and break down the 2013 Regional Events.
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2013 Open Individual Event #7
Individual Event 7 – 2013
Four rounds for time of:
15 foot Rope climb, 2 ascents
100 foot Sprint
4 Squat cleans (225 / 135 lbs)
100 foot Sprint
Time cap: 10 minutes
Notes
For this event, the athlete will begin standing on the starting mat. At the call of “3-2-1 … Go!” the athlete begins the rope climbs. Once 2 ascents are completed, they will run across the stadium to their barbell and perform 4 squat cleans, then advance their barbell to the next number. They will then run back across the stadium and begin their second round of rope climbs and then squat cleans. Once the fourth round of squat cleans are completed, the athlete will move directly to the finishing mat (without running across the stadium), and the workout is complete.
Scoring
The athlete’s score is his or her total time for completing the workout. If they do not finish the entire workout within the 10-minute time cap, the score is 10:00, plus a one-second penalty for each rep not completed and a one-rep penalty for not reaching the finish mat (every 100-foot sprint constitutes one repetition).
Minimum work requirement: 4 rope ascents
Movement Standards
Please be sure to watch the entire workout instruction video (above) for full details.
Rope climb
In the rope climb, the athlete ascends the rope to touch the beam at the top, and must remain in control on the descent. Jumping up to begin each ascent is permitted.
Squat clean
Each repetition starts from the ground, passes through a front squat, and finishes with the athlete standing with the barbell on the shoulders. Touch and go is permitted. No bouncing. In the squat, the hip crease must be below the top of the knee. At the top, the bar must be racked on the shoulders and the elbows clearly in front of the bar with the hips and knees fully extended. A power clean followed by a front squat is permitted. Each repetition must begin and end with both feet clearly on the correct white number.
2013 Open Team Event #6
Teams of 2 (1 Man, 1 Woman)
For Time:
100 Double-unders, 50 each
50 Handstand push-ups while partner holds handstand
50 Toes-to-bar while partner hangs from the bar
50 Shoulder to overhead with axle (160 / 100 lbs) while partner holds axle in front rack
Then, both partners lunge 90′ with the axles in a front rack position (man first, then woman, both can be moving)
Time cap: 15 minutes
Notes
For this event, the athletes will begin on the starting mat. At the call of “3-2-1 … Go!” the team moves forward and the male performs 50 double-unders. Once he finishes, the female performs 50 double-unders. They will then move under the wall and kick into handstands. One member will perform handstand push-ups while the other holds in a handstand. Reps will only count if both partners are inverted and on the wall. When either member releases their inverted position, they must switch who is the working member, and at least one rep must be completed before switching back to the other working member. At any time, in order to switch the working member, both athletes must come off the wall.
Once a total of 50 handstand push-ups are completed, the team will move to the pull-up bar to perform toes-to-bar. For toes-to-bar, the working athlete will perform repetitions on the low bar while the other hangs, with feet off of the ground, from the high bar. For toes-to-bar repetitions to count the partner must be hanging from the other bar. When either member drops from the bar, they must switch positions and the other athlete becomes the working member. Likewise, if they wish to change the working athlete, they must come off the bar and switch positions.
Once 50 toes-to-bar are accumulated, they move on to the axles and perform shoulder-to-overhead. For shoulder-to-overhead reps to count, the opposite partner must be holding their axle in the front rack position. Both athletes must take the axles to a hang position (or to the floor) before re-racking the axles and allowing the opposite member to perform shoulder-to-overhead repetitions.
After the 50 reps are accumulated, the athletes will move to the starting line with the male in front. They each independently lunge 90 feet with the axle in the front rack position. They may both be moving at the same time, but the female may not pass the male. When each crosses the designated line and comes to a full standing position, the athlete will drop the axle and go to the finish mat. When the female member reaches the finish mat, the workout is complete.
2013 Open Individual Event #6
Individual Event 6 – 2013
For time:
100 Double-unders
50 Handstand push-ups
40 Toes-to-bar
30 Shoulder to overhead with axle (160 / 100 lbs)
90 foot Walking lunge with axle in front rack (160 / 100 lbs)
Time cap: 15 minutes
Notes
For this event, the athlete begins on the starting mat. At the call of “3-2-1 … Go!” the athlete moves off their mat and performs double-unders. Once 100 double-unders are completed, the athlete will proceed under the wall and perform 50 handstand push-ups. Then, the athlete will move to the pull-up bar and perform 40 toes-to-bar. The athlete will then move to the axle, pick up the weight, and begin the shoulder-to-overhead, advancing forward after each 10 repetitions. Once the 30th rep is completed, the athlete will begin lunging from the white number to the finish line with the weight in the front rack position. After the athlete has lunged the weight across the designated line and come to full extension, they will drop the weight. They must then move over the barbell to the finish mat to complete the workout.
Scoring
The athlete’s score is his or her total time for completing the workout. If they do not finish the entire workout within the 15-minute time cap, the score is 15:00, plus a one-second penalty for each rep not completed and a one-rep penalty for not reaching the finish mat (in the lunge, the half-way mark and the finish line each represent one rep).
Minimum work requirement: 25 handstand push-ups
Movement Standards
Please be sure to watch the entire workout instruction video (above) for full details.
Double-unders
This is the standard double-under in which the rope passes under the feet twice for each jump. The rope must spin forward for the rep to count. Only successful jumps are counted, not just attempts.
Handstand push-ups
The movement begins at the top of a handstand with the arms fully locked out, the heels on the wall, and the hands placed clearly within the marked area. The marked area will be approximately 34 inches wide by 24 inches deep, and the palm of the hand must remain completely within the taped area (fingers may extend over the tape). At the bottom of each rep, the head touches the ground. At the top of each rep, the arms return to fully locked out with the heels on the wall. The heels must remain within the width of the marked area throughout the entire rep. Kipping is allowed as long as the other requirements are met.
Toes-to-bar
In the toes-to-bar, the athlete must go from a full hang to having the toes touch the pull-up bar. Both feet must be in contact with the bar at the same time, inside the hands. The arms and hips must be fully extended at the bottom, and the feet must be brought back behind the bar and behind the body.
Shoulder-to-overhead
Each rep begins with the axle on the shoulders with the feet clearly touching the correct white number. The rep finishes with the weight fully locked out overhead centered over the middle of the body. A shoulder press, push press, push jerk or split jerk may be used, as long as the elbow, shoulder, hips and knees are fully extended, and the axle finishes directly over the body with the feet in line, both clearly touching the correct white number. The axle will begin on the ground and there will be no racks.
Walking lunge
Forward motion will only be allowed while the load is being supported in the front rack position. On each lunge, the trailing knee must make contact with the ground at the bottom. At the top of each step, the athlete must stand with the hips and knees fully extended. If the knee does not touch the ground, or if the next step is initiated (or the weight is dropped) before fully standing up, the barbell will need to be brought backward to where the previous rep began.
2013 Open Team Event #5
Team Event 5 – 2013
Teams of 2 (1 Man, 1 Woman)
For time:
Man completes 21-15-9 reps of:
275 pound Deadlift
30″ Box jump
Then, woman completes 21-15-9 reps of:
185 pound Deadlift
24″ Box jump
Time cap: 11 minutes
Notes
For this event, both athletes will be on the starting mat. At the call of “3-2-1 … Go!” the man will move forward and perform 21 deadlifts at 275 pounds, then 21 box jumps at 30 inches, then move the bar forward for 15 deadlifts and 15 box jumps, then 9 deadlifts and 9 box jumps. He will then run to the finishing mat. When the man reaches the finishing mat, the woman will step forward to the barbell to strip off the 45-pound plates, replace the collars and reposition the barbell to the first number. She will perform 21 deadlifts at 185 pounds. She will then tip the box over so it is set for the 24-inch height (she should be careful not to set it at the 20-inch height, which will disqualify any reps performed at that height). She will then perform 21 box jumps and finish the workout as prescribed. When the female member completes her last box jump and joins her teammate on the finish mat, the workout is complete.
Scoring
The team’s score is its total time to complete the workout. If it does not finish the entire workout within the 11-minute time cap, the score is 11:00, plus a one-second penalty for each rep not completed, and a one-rep penalty for not making it to the finishing mat.
Movement Standards
Please be sure to watch the entire workout instruction video (above) for full details.
Deadlift
This is a traditional deadlift with the hands outside the knees. Sumo deadlifts are not allowed. Starting at the floor, the barbell is lifted until hips and knees reach full extension with the shoulders behind the bar. The arms must be straight throughout. The athlete must deadlift with both feet on the correct white numbers in order for the reps to count.
Deliberate bouncing of the barbell is not allowed. Dropping the barbell after the completion of the repetition is permitted. Hitching is permitted, as long as full extension of the knees and hips is eventually reached.
Box Jump
Every rep must begin with both feet on the floor. Athletes must jump up with two feet. The rep finishes with the hips and knees fully open while in control on top of the box. You may jump or step down. Reaching full extension only in the air while jumping down is a no-rep.
2013 Open Individual Event #5
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Deadlift (315 / 205 lbs)
Box jump (30 / 24 inch)
Notes
For this event the athlete begins on a starting mat behind the barbell. At the call of “3-2-1 … Go!” they move forward and begin the set of 21 deadlifts. After completing 21 deadlifts, the athlete moves to the box and performs 21 box jumps. Then, they will move the barbell forward and perform 15 deadlifts, then to the box for 15 box jumps. Then, they will move the barbell forward for the 9 deadlifts, and then 9 box jumps. After the last rep, the athlete moves to the finish mat and the workout is complete.
Time cap: 8 minutes
Scoring
The athlete’s score is his or her total time for completing the workout. If they do not finish the entire workout within the 8-minute time cap, the score is 8:00, plus a one-second penalty for each rep not completed and a one-rep penalty for not making it to the finishing mat.
Movement Standards
Please be sure to watch the entire workout instruction video (above) for full details.
Deadlift:
This is a traditional deadlift with the hands outside the knees. Sumo deadlifts are not allowed. Starting at the floor, the barbell is lifted until hips and knees reach full extension with the shoulders behind the bar. The arms must be straight throughout. The athlete must deadlift with both feet on the correct white numbers in order for the reps to count.
Deliberate bouncing of the barbell is not allowed. Dropping the barbell after the completion of the repetition is permitted. Hitching is permitted, as long as full extension of the knees and hips is eventually reached.
Box Jump:
Every rep must begin with both feet on the floor. Athletes must jump up with two feet. The rep finishes with the hips and knees fully open while in control on top of the box. You may jump or step down. Reaching full extension only in the air while jumping down is a no-rep.
2013 Open Team Event #4
Team Event 4 – 2013
Teams of 6 (3 Men, 3 Women)
For time, each member of the six-person team must complete the following:
30 Wall balls (20 / 14 lbs to a 10′ target)
30 Chest to bar Pull-ups
30 One-legged squats, alternating
30 One-arm dumbbell snatches (70 / 50 lbs)
Time cap: 25 minutes
Notes
For this event, the 6-person team will begin on a starting mat. At the call of “3-2-1 … Go!” the first team member will move forward and begin the set of wall balls. After the 30th wall ball, the athlete moves to the pull-up bar and completes 30 chest-to-bar pull-ups. Then, the athlete advances to the next mat and performs 30 one-legged squats, moving forward every 10 reps. Then, the athlete advances to the next mat and performs 30 one-arm dumbbell snatches, moving forward every 10 reps (the second and third male and second and third female members must bring the dumbbell back to the starting point prior to beginning their first sets). Once the 30 dumbbell snatches are complete, the athlete will move to the finishing mat.
All 6 athletes must perform each of the four drills in order, 3 men first, then 3 women. No member may leave the starting mat until the previous member is on the mat for one-legged squats after completing all 30 chest-to-bar pull-ups. At no point can members advance to the next station until the team member in front of them has moved on from that station. When the last female member completes her 30 one-arm snatches and joins the others on the finish mat, the workout is complete.
Scoring
The team’s score is its total time. If a team does not finish within the 25-minute time cap, its score is 25:00, plus a one-second penalty for each repetition not completed and a one-rep penalty for not making it to the finishing mat.
Movement Standards
Please be sure to watch the entire workout instruction video (above) for full details.
Wall ball
In the wall ball shots, the medicine ball must be taken from the bottom of a squat, hip crease below knee, and thrown to hit the 10-foot target. The ball must hit the face of the target. If the ball does not hit the target, or hits the bottom edge of the target, it is a no-rep. If the ball is not caught between reps, it must come to a full stop on the ground before beginning the next rep. Catching the ball bouncing off the floor is not permitted.
Chest-to-bar Pull-up
This is a standard chest-to-bar pull-up. Any style of pull-up is permitted, as long as all the requirements are met. The arms must be fully extended at the bottom. At the top, the chest (any point below the clavicle) must clearly come into contact with the bar.
One-legged squats (pistols)
Athletes must alternate legs after each repetition. If at any point they cannot complete a repetition on a leg, they cannot alternate legs until a repetition has been completed on that leg. The one-legged squat begins and ends with the athlete standing and the hip fully open, knee fully locked out on the squatting leg, and foot on the white number. The hip must pass below parallel at the bottom of the repetition, and the opposite foot (non-supporting leg) cannot touch the ground until the repetition is completed. The non-supporting foot must be in front of the supporting foot during the entire repetition. You may hold the foot of the opposite (non-supporting) leg with your hand while performing the one-legged squat. If the athlete hops off the white number at any point during the rep, they may hop back onto the number as long as all the other requirements are met.
One-arm dumbbell snatch
The dumbbell must be moved from the ground to full lockout overhead in one continuous motion, without stopping at the shoulders. The top position requires the knees and hips to be fully open, with the dumbbell locked out overhead over the center of the body. Once the top position is successfully established, the dumbbell must be brought back to the ground under control while maintaining a full grip with at least one hand. The athlete may use either or both hands to lower the weight under control. The dumbbell may not be dropped from any height. The athlete may switch hands while lowering the dumbbell as long as control is maintained at all times.
Athletes must alternate arms after each repetition. If at any point they cannot complete a repetition with one arm, they cannot proceed to the next repetition until they have completed a repetition with that arm. Both heads of the dumbbell must touch the ground at the beginning and end of each repetition on the white number, and be under control the entire time. One complete repetition starts on the ground, is snatched to full lockout overhead, then brought back to the ground under control. On the final rep at any location, the athlete much touch the dumbbell to the ground under control at the current number before moving on.
