Matt B. Davis

2026 Red Bull Rancher Strong Results

Red Bull Rancher Strong 2026: Full Recap, Format, and Results Red Bull Rancher Strong 2026 took over Tejas Rodeo in Texas with its elimination format, eight ranch-themed strength stations, and head-to-head finals under the lights. Unlike traditional fitness races built on cumulative times, Rancher Strong becomes a bracket once the field narrows, turning strength sport…

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XENOM Launches 10-Event CrossFit-Style Competition in Dallas

A new fitness competition called XENOM officially launched February 27, 2026, positioning itself as a standardized, repeatable global benchmark for CrossFit athletes. The inaugural event takes place June 27–28, 2026 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters and training complex. Funding and Partnerships Founded by Keith Barlow, a…

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HYROX Phoenix Major 2026: Elite 15 Men’s Results

Alexander Roncevic claimed his second Major title of the 2025–2026 season, finishing in 53:16, just one second off his own world record, after a race that was closer than the final margin suggests. James Kelly took second in 53:39, while Rich Ryan and crossed a hundredth of a second faster than Sean Noble in 53:57…

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Alyssa McElheny’s Breakout HYROX Debut & Ryan Callahan’s Adventure To The DC Champs

• Alyssa’s 2:34 marathon background and transition into HYROX• Vegas debut: 1:00:55 and immediate Elite conversation• Sled push lane disaster and where she can cut serious time• Elite 15 qualifying math and the Houston one-day deadline problem• Training at Eighth Day Gym and delayed start race strategy• Ryan’s clean energy background and EV charging deep…

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HYROX Vegas Recap Plus Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Ep. 6 Recap

• Vegas was not the “exhale” after Phoenix, 17,000+ showed up• Mandalay Bay venue exceeded expectations• Lounge couches, neon relay vibe, and actual Vegas energy• Judging adjustments post-Phoenix and penalty transparency questions• Daria on NYC ticket chaos and affiliate presale reality• $270 solos and $450 doubles and pricing creep• Should NYC expand beyond two weekends?•…

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Another Vendor Takes Legal Action Against Hybrid Games

An audio/visual production company claims The Hybrid Games owes over £13,000 for services provided at the Newcastle event in August 2025, marking the third documented case of alleged non-payment by the fitness racing organization in eight months. A representative stated that she and her business partner supplied audio/visual production for The Hybrid Games Newcastle event…

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HYROX, Experiences, and the Business of Looking Cool with Big Bobby Capobianco. Plus Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Episode 5 Recap.

Bobby Capobianco came on the program after a HYROX weekend and discusses: • Why HYROX works• From elite basketball to burnout to rebuilding• Why some brands connect and others miss• The power of visuals and experience• Authenticity in the influencer era• The ceiling of HYROX Summary This one starts casual and turns into a bigger…

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HYROX Las Vegas Preview. Buc-ee’s Smash Or Pass. Gauntlet UK Review.

HYROX Vegas tickets, map, and relay start timesDC getting the buzz over VegasGlasgow as a HYROX hotspotGauntlet UK format and 30kg hurdles as a fun twistDoubles twist: hold kettlebells while your partner skisPuma shoes and NYC ticketsBuc-ee’s yay or nay Matt debates the merits of Buc-ee’s after his first visit while driving back from Alabama….

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HYROX Chundering with Lauren Stockley. Plus Squeaky Toy Judging with Mark Day.

Two great guests today on the Hybrid Fitness Media Podcast Mark Day: Lauren Stockley: Summary: Matt sits down with two guests to unpack judging controversies and athlete experiences from recent Elite 15 events. First, Mark Day, British Army veteran and founder of Battle Group Training, breaks down his viral videos analyzing Rich Ryan’s wall balls…

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Naming HYROX Judges. HYROX Mixed Doubles Ideas. Plus We Revisit Spartan Games 1 and TMX.

• Elite 15 judging controversy from HYROX Phoenix • Wall ball depth calls and sled line penalties • Judge positioning and why some no reps are impossible to see • Why HYROX should back judges publicly and fix issues privately • Passport and birth certificate requirements for regional championships • Certified copy confusion for U.S….

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