First, here is the hard data for finisher numbers. A finisher is anyone who crosses the finish line. This means every finish is counted, regardless of how many times an individual races during a weekend. For example, if someone competes in both singles and doubles, they count as two finishers. These numbers also do not…
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DEKA Chicago production improvements and attendance.Lauren Weeks races doubles with Kevin Gregory.DEKA participation, growth, and gym challenges.New DEKA Gym vs. Gym competition explained.Qualification deadline changes frustrate affiliates.DEKA’s new bike and machine updates.LT Games registration confusion.HYROX ticket alerts with RocksRadar.Rumored HYROX North America schedule coming this week.HYROX launching a formal Head Judge program. Today’s episode is…
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Morgan Schulz returns to the show to break down an emotional HYROX World Championships in Stockholm. She shares the full story behind her asthma flare-up that forced her to withdraw from the Elite 15 singles race, the difficult decision to continue racing doubles the next day, and the medical issues she experienced after crossing the…
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As Hybrid Games begins operating under new management and rolls out a new brand direction, newly disclosed insolvency filings detail the financial position left behind by companies connected to the previous ownership. A Statement of Affairs filed with Companies House on April 2, 2026, relating to HGE2026 Ltd (formerly The Hybrid Games Events Limited), estimates…
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A visit to Dublin, Ireland for the 4th ever TRYKA event and three great conversations with people deeply invested in the future of fitness racing. First up is JP Mone of RAM, who shares the story behind one of the sport’s most recognizable training tools. We discuss how the RAM evolved from a failed sandbag…
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TRYKA Dublin and what made the event feel different.Why accessible does not mean easy in fitness racing.Open waves, judging standards, and competitive fairness.The case for shorter 500 meter race formats.XENOM Dallas turnout and what it means going forward.Why hard events are not always mass participation events.Rogue’s Air Rhino and whether it belongs in competition.Hunter McIntyre,…
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The LT Games will head to Texas for the first time this fall. After two editions at Life Time headquarters in Minnesota, the functional fitness competition will make its first trip outside the state when it arrives in Frisco, Texas, about 30 minutes north of Dallas, this October. Tickets go on sale for LifeTime members…
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Hunter McIntyre’s response to the HYROX World Championship judging controversy.Dave’s experience racing DEKA Atlas and concerns with the format.Is DEKA Atlas finding its audience or missing the mark?Breaking down the new HYROX Elite 15 points standings.How the new qualification system changes race strategy.XENOM 001 attendance, production, and first impressions.Can XENOM become a sustainable fitness racing…
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The inaugural XENOM competition completed its first day Saturday at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with 372 finishers across the Individual and Pairs divisions. Founded by Keith Barlow, XENOM launched in February after announcing $15 million in seed financing led by WndrCo, Rogue Fitness as its foundational equipment partner, and a CrossFit…
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Stockholm, Sweden. Live from the finish line at HYROX World Champs Women’s Solo Alyssa McElheny – 1st placeSinead Bent – 3rd placeCalypso Sheridan – 4th placeLauren Weeks – 5th placeEmilie Dahmen – 7th placeLena Putters – 8th placeGabrielle Nikora-Baker – 9th placeJess Pettrow – 12th place Men’s Solo Rich Ryan – 7th placeDylan Scott –…
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