Anthony looking strong overhead.
Over 20,000 athletes competed worldwide in this year’s Sectional Competition which is by far the biggest pool of athletes involved yet. CrossFit Asheville will advance 7 athletes to this year’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Competition in Fairfax, Virginia at the George Mason University Field House the weekend of June 3-5th. A significant portion of the CFA community participated in this year’s event. Whether you accepted the challenge in class, did one Sectional WOD or all of them a hearty congratulations is extended to all. Participating in these WODs will give you great experience and a base to better understand the Sport of Fitness.
Becca pressing out of a muscle-up.
Shanna Duvall will be competing individually in the women’s competition after placing 20th overall in the region.
CrossFit Asheville also qualified as a team placing 25th overall in the region. The team will consist of 3 men and 3 women. Making up this year’s team will be Corey Duvall, Daniel Smith, Sean Clickner, Kate Carson, Katie Nery, Becca Lee and alternates of Mike Nery & Tayler Harris.
Karl competing at the 2010 Regionals.
The top three men & women individual competitors as well as the top three teams out of the Mid-Atlantic Regional will earn spots to the International CrossFit Games in California this July. If you’re looking for an excuse to visit the D.C./Northern VA area the first weekend in June now you have one! Carpools are forming to support the CFA athletes and to get a first-hand look at the caliber of athletes in this year’s region!
Ed locking out overhead!
The Opener served as the qualifier to the Games for Master’s athletes with 20 men and 20 women worldwide earning spots to compete in the 2011 CF Games. CFA was well represented in many age categories with some stellar performances!
Beth standing up a strong squat!
These individuals included:
Karl Koon 24th in the world for the men’s 55-59
Ed Dzierzynski 48th in the world for the men’s 55-59
Scott Shealy 349th worldwide in the men’s 45-49
Beth Greer 60th worldwide in the women’s 50-54
Dawn Green 192nd worldwide in the women’s 45-49
Thank you to everyone in the CFA community for your involvement and support!
Thank you for that update . . . I have been wondering about the results of all that hard work! Congratulations to all involved. I think that whether or not you have any desire to compete, the very presence of competitive athletes somehow adds a level of energy, motivation and excitement to the gym that we can all benefit from. It’s fun to be able to cheer others on as they pursue the challenge of competition. Go CFA!!
*Tayler Harris
To the Masters: You are an inspiration! Karl, 24th in the world? That is freaking amazing. Same to the rest of you: Ed, Scott, Beth, Dawn (whoo hoo!)…kudos to all of you. One of these days I may give this a whirl…
Beth and Dawn–you are my heroes! Maybe I’ll be reading to compete in 5 years….
Y’all inspire me. Way to go athletes!!!!