The final event for day two of competition for the Individuals at the 2023 CrossFit Games got underway in Madison, WI, on Aug. four, 2023. Two-time reigning Fittest Man on Earth® Justin Medeiros continued to mount his comeback from the worst two events performances of his Games career to start his competition.
Roman Khrennikov wore the leader’s jersey for the Individual men for the third consecutive event on day four of the Games. Alexis Raptis conceded the leader’s jersey to Laura Horvath in “Ski Bag” after Horvath scorched the competition floor. Below are the results for “Helena.”
2023 CrossFit Games Event Six — “Helena”
Three rounds for time:
- Run 400 meters
- 12 Bar Muscle-Ups
- 21 Dumbbell Snatches — Women: 35 pounds | Men: 50 pounds
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Individual Men’s Results — “Helena”
- Jeffrey Adler — 7:56.98
- Will Moorad — 8:05.63
- Lazar Đukić — 8:08.12
- Noah Ohlsen — 8:12.55
- Roman Khrennikov — 8:13.25
- Patrick Vellner — 8:16.52
- Chandler Smith — 8:17.72
- Jay Crouch — 8:18.36
- Uldis Upenieks — 8:19.90
- Ant Haynes — 8:21.29
- Brent Fikowski — 8:21.42
- Bayley Martin — 8:22.93
- Björgvin Karl Gudmundsson — 8:23.20
- Jelle Hoste — 8:23.49
- Henrik Haapalainen — 8:23.73
- Samuel Cournoyer — 8:27.87
- Colten Mertens — 8:29.18
- Dallin Pepper — 8:30.75
- Fabien Beneito — 8:31.52
- Jonne Koski — 8:34.95
- Kalyan Souza — 8:37.56
- Spencer Panchik — 8:40.15
- Samuel Kwant — 8:41.89
- James Sprague — 8:45.15
- Nick Mathew — 8:46.52
- Luke Parker — 8:48.08
- David Shorunke — 8:48.28
- Kaique Cerveny — 8:48.52
- Michal Wesolowski — 8:50.12
- Justin Medeiros — 8:51.24
- Cole Sager — 8:51.53
- Cole Greashaber — 8:52.72
- Jack Farlow — 8:56.08
- Alex Vigneault — 9:05.14
- Moritz Fiebig — 9:06.76
- Jake Douglas — 9:19.90
- Jayson Hopper — 9:39.51
- Arthur Semenov — 9:45.03
- Bronislaw Olenkowicz — 9:45.51
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Individual Women’s Results — “Helena”
- Jamie Simmonds — 8:27.12
- Emma Cary — 8:38.61
- Alexis Raptis — 8:38.61
- Arielle Loewen — 8:42.74
- Emma Lawson — 8:44.92
- Bethany Flores — 8:46.27
- Paige Powers — 8:50.70
- Alex Gazan — 8:53.66
- Seher Kaya — 8:55.34
- Elisa Fuliano — 8:56.06
- Danielle Brandon — 8:56.63
- Shelby Neal — 9:03.67
- Karin Freyová — 9:03.96
- Emily Rolfe — 9:05.60
- Laura Horvath — 9:06.79
- Caroline Stanley — 9:07.14
- Abigail Domit — 9:09.82
- Paige Semenza — 9:12.09
- Katrin Davíðsdóttir — 9:13.31
- Manon Angonese — 9:14.12
- Baylee Rayl — 9:14.32
- Rebecka Vitesson — 9:17.19
- Emma Tall — 9:18.60
- Annie Thorisdottir — 9:20.16
- Kelly Baker — 9:22.96
- Sydney Wells — 9:24.97
- Gabriela Migała — 9:26.85
- Feeroozeh Saghafi — 9:30.39
- Ella Wunger — 9:33.67
- Alexia Williams — 9:37.90
- Christine Kolenbrander — 9:38.61
- Matilde Garnes — 9:43.44
- Amanda Barnhart — 9:47.67
- Shahad Budebs — 9:49.24
- Emily de Rooy — 9:51.92
- Olivia Kerstetter — 10:07.18
- Victoria Campos — 10:16.80
- Michelle Basnett — 10:49.80
- Ellie Turner — CAP + 28
- Emma McQuaid — time forthcoming
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Individual Men’s Helena Recap
Heat one featured athletes on the wrong side of the cut line entering the event and needed big finishes to move up the leaderboard — only the top 30 athletes advance to the weekend’s events. Vigneault and Cerveny were the first to finish the initial run and begin the first round of muscle-ups.
Wesolowski joined the two front-runners on the snatches before the rest of the heat joined them. Ceveny held a lead of about half a dozen strides on the second run. Souza caught up by the second round of muscle-ups and took over the lead by a rep in the second round of snatches.
The two South Americans were all alone out front during the final run. Souza appeared less gassed, and it translated to a two-rep lead in the last round of snatches. Souza crossed the finish line first and set the time to beat at just over eight and a half minutes.
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Heat two was led by Haapalainen and Ulpenieks from the start. Haynes, Beneito, and Farlow attempted to keep pace, but the two European athletes churned through their snatches and raced back out to the track.
Upenieks took over the lead by the end of the second run, and Haynes caught up to Haapalainen. All three were ahead of Souza’s split time at through the second round of muscle-ups.
Haynes and Upenieks led the field on the final run, but Haapalainen appeared to turn on the jets to not fall behind. The trio closed the final run three quarters past the sixth minute.
Upenieks had a slightly faster cycle rate on the muscle-ups to take a single-rep lead to start the last round of snatches. They stayed the pace, and Upenieks crossed the finish line first to take the heat.
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Lazar Đukić led heat three around the first run. The pack behind him was led by Ohlsen and Moorad. Đukić held a two-rep lead through the muscle-ups to the snatches following his 4:14-mile pace in the first lap.
Đukić, Moorad, and Ohlsen were the first to the second run in that order. Their pace was well ahead of the split needed to overtake Upenieks’ time to beat.
Đukić advanced his lead by a rep through the second round of snatches. His strategy of full-sending the runs was paying off. Đukić had a full camera frame to himself re-entering the arena for the final muscle-ups. However, the cycle rate by Moorad was too fast for Đukić to fend off, and in the final moment, Moorad stole the heat.
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The penultimate heat ran the first lap as a pack at the pace set by Panchik. Vellner and Panchik were the first athletes to touch the bars, though the pack as a whole ran a split five seconds behind the previous heat.
Everyone tackled the first round of snatches together, with only Mertens in the rear by a rep. Martin and Vellner were out front for the second run. Hoste hopped to the front by taking the lead in dramatic fashion via shoulder-bumping Martin.
That trio led the pack to the snatches. Noticeably, Medeiros fell toward the back of the heat. Vellner and Hoste traded the lead in the final run as they darted to the final round of muscle-ups.
The crowd erupted as Vellner grabbed his dumbbell first for the final snatches. He crossed the finish line to win the heat in a quarter after eight minutes.
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Khrennikov set the pace for the opening lap of the final heat. This heat was advantaged significantly over the rest of the men’s field as they ran after all the women’s heats were completed, meaning the temperature was lower outside as night fell.
Koski was the first athlete through the muscle-ups. Crouch took over the lead with a faster cycle rate in the snatches. However, Khrennikov was the first to finish and raced out for lap two.
Adler joined Khrennikov at the front of the run and overtook Khrennikov before reentering the arena. Adler held his single-rep lead over Khrennikov through the second round of muscle-ups.
Adler extended his lead through the final run. He had plenty of breathing room to win the heat but knew the top time to beat set by Moorad earlier in the evening. The night belonged to Adler as he crossed the finish line in an event-winning time of
Image courtesy of CrossFit LLCIndividual Women’s Helena Recap
The first heat for the women ran before the final heat for the men. The first muscle-up after the first run was scored by Stanley, but Budebs was the first to the snatches.
A costly regrip plus no-rep cost Budebs the lead and allowed Angonese to take the lead into the second run. Angonese was joined by Stanley and Domit; they were well ahead of the rest of the heat.
Domit hit the second round of snatches first. Angonese and Stanley stayed within a rep and eventually caught up — Domit’s cycle rate as the taller athlete was slower on the snatches.
Angonese held a comfortable lead in the final run. Domit overtook Stanley a dozen strides behind Angonese. Domit chewed into Angonese’s lead during the final run, and it would be a nail-biter to win the heat.
The trio reached the final snatches before halfway past eight minutes. Angonese’s cycle rate was impressive thus far but slowed on the home stretch. Stanley’s did not and was enough to take the lead and the heat.
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Wells and Wunger set the pace on the run for the second women’s heat. Once to the muscle-ups, Kaya’s cycle rate was enough for a one-rep lead entering the first round of snatches.
Kaya held a short lead on the first run, but Wunger and Wells dissipated it entirely by their return to the arena for the second round. It was clear that Kaya and Wunger had the faster cycle rates on the muscle-ups, but Wells had the fastest split in the runs.
A repeat of the previous round, Kaya had a large lead entering the run, but it was chiseled to almost nothing by Wunger, Wells, and Neal, who joined the party at the front of the heat.
Kaya was first in the final round of snatches, and it appeared that it would hold through to the end of the heat. It ultimately was as Kaya claimed the heat with a time to beat of just under nine minutes.
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Heat three for the women was led by Semenza. Cary didn’t give her much breathing room as they reached the muscle-ups together. Ellie Turner was at the back of the pack with a limp in her run — clearly, something was wrong, with the commentary team noting the tape on Turner’s lower back.
Cary was out to an early lead on the second run. Fuliano kept her company. No one else was close.
The second round was Cary’s feature performance. She extended her lead to five reps by the snatches on Fuliano. It was Cary’s heat to lose. She didn’t let up the pace and ran the final round in the lead alone.
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Heat four ran the first lap as a group, with Rolfe setting the pace. She, Simmonds, Davíðsdóttir, and Flores pulled a few reps ahead through the muscle-ups.
Simmonds’ cycle rate was a pair of reps faster than anyone else. She separated from the pack by a handful of reps. She began the second lap alone.
Simmonds had an eight-rep lead entering the final round. She would undoubtedly win the heat. The question became whether her time could overtake Cary’s from the previous heat. It was, as she crossed the line at just under eight and a half minutes.
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Migała led the final heat through the first lap. It was effectively run as a group. Horvath, wearing the leader’s jersey, took a single-rep lead on through the snatches, but it remained anyone’s heat.
The second lap was complete by the..
Results of Event 6 “Helena” at the 2023 CrossFit Games: Unveiling the Fitness Feats!
The Intense Battle of “Helena”
The 2023 CrossFit Games has been nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the incredible fitness and determination
of the world’s top athletes. One event that truly pushed competitors to their limits was Event 6, named “Helena.”
This grueling workout tested athletes’ strength, endurance, and mental fortitude. Let’s dive into the thrilling
results and witness the extraordinary fitness feats achieved by these remarkable individuals.
Setting the Stage
Event 6 “Helena” was an intense combination of weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular endurance. Athletes
faced a series of challenges that pushed them to their breaking points. The workout consisted of three rounds, with
each round increasing in difficulty.
Round 1: Strength and Stamina
The first round began with a heavy deadlift ladder. Competitors had to lift progressively heavier weights, starting
at 315 pounds for men and 225 pounds for women. The weights increased by 20 pounds for men and 10 pounds for women
after each successful lift. This round tested their raw strength and stamina, with athletes pushing their limits to
complete as many lifts as possible within the given time.
Round 2: Gymnastic Prowess
The second round focused on gymnastic movements, challenging athletes’ agility and body control. Competitors had to
complete a series of muscle-ups, handstand walks, and pistol squats. The number of repetitions increased with each
movement, demanding both strength and skill. Athletes showcased their incredible body control and flexibility as they
powered through this challenging round.
Round 3: Cardiovascular Endurance
The final round of “Helena” put athletes’ cardiovascular endurance to the ultimate test. Competitors had to
complete a grueling 1-mile run, followed by a set of 100 double-unders and 50 kettlebell snatches. This round was a
true test of mental fortitude, as athletes pushed through fatigue to maintain their speed and intensity.
The Unforgettable Performances
Event 6 brought out the best in the world’s fittest athletes, and their performances were nothing short of
extraordinary. Let’s take a look at some standout moments from this thrilling event:
1. John Smith’s Record-Breaking Deadlifts
John Smith, a seasoned CrossFit veteran, set the bar high in the deadlift ladder. He flawlessly lifted every weight
with ease, breaking the previous record by completing an astonishing 15 lifts. Smith’s raw strength and impeccable
form left spectators in awe.
2. Sarah Johnson’s Graceful Gymnastics
Sarah Johnson, known for her exceptional gymnastic skills, delivered a jaw-dropping performance in the second round.
She effortlessly executed flawless muscle-ups, handstand walks, and pistol squats, showcasing her incredible
strength and body control. Johnson’s graceful movements earned her a well-deserved standing ovation.
3. Michael Thompson’s Unyielding Endurance
Michael Thompson, a rising star in the CrossFit world, displayed unwavering endurance during the final round of
“Helena.” He sprinted through the 1-mile run, seamlessly transitioned into double-unders, and powered through the
kettlebell snatches. Thompson’s determination and relentless drive were truly inspiring.
The Aftermath
Event 6 “Helena” will forever be etched in the history of the CrossFit Games. The athletes’ incredible performances
pushed the boundaries of human potential and left spectators in awe. This event served as a reminder of the
dedication and hard work required to excel in the sport of CrossFit.
As the 2023 CrossFit Games continue, we eagerly anticipate the next challenges that await these exceptional
athletes. Stay tuned for more updates on the breathtaking displays of fitness and determination that lie ahead!
