Day 3 of the 2025 CrossFit Games delivered everything fans could hope for—grit, glory, and game-changing performances. Athletes tackled three brutal events: the grind-heavy “Going Dark,” the lightning-paced “Running Isabel,” and the strategic closer, “Atlas.”
Legends like Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Jayson Hopper rose to the occasion, rookies made their mark, and a CrossFit icon, Brooke Wells, took her final bow.
Here’s how the day unfolded, event by event, heat by heat.
Individual Event 8 – Going Dark
- 50/40 calories on the Echo bike
- 100-foot yoke carry
- 30 deficit handstand push-ups
- 100-foot yoke carry
- 50/40 calories on the Echo bike
A deceptively simple test of grit, power, and upper body stamina, “Going Dark” lived up to its name on Day 3. The event demanded intensity from start to finish—and left athletes sprawled across the finish line in exhaustion. Here’s how the action unfolded.
Women’s Division: Toomey Shines, Walton Surprises
Heat 1: Livaditakis Leads the Way
Zimbabwe’s own Livaditakis made a statement in the opening heat. Showing confidence and fluidity across each movement, she stormed to a finish of 12:52, earning a dominant heat win and putting pressure on the athletes to come.
Heat 2: Walton Blasts the Leaderboard
A tight race played out in the second heat as Raptis, Adams, Wells, Domit, Fish, Walton, and Neely fought for top positioning. While Wells struggled with a string of no-reps, it was Walton who obliterated Livaditakis’ time—crossing the line two and a half minutes faster and briefly taking the event lead.
Heat 3: The Queen Returns
Donning the leader’s jersey, Tia-Clair Toomey entered the arena composed and calculated. Though Cringle surged ahead in the early stages, Toomey methodically reeled her in and took control during the handstand push-ups—where she showcased clinical form. McGonigle emerged in second onto the final bike, but it was all Toomey by the end as she captured yet another event win. Cringle held on for second in the heat, with McGonigle taking third.
Men’s Division: Hatfield’s Composure, Zenoni’s Grit
Heat 1: Koski vs. Zenoni
Veteran Jonne Koski looked composed and controlled early on, leading the way into the handstand push-ups. But Zenoni wasn’t far behind, and the two went toe-to-toe in one of the most exciting showdowns of the day. Ultimately, Zenoni edged ahead—collapsing across the finish line in visible pain, capturing the brutality of the workout and his fierce determination.
Heat 2: Magda Rises
All eyes were on Mertens, who entered the heat in 11th place overall, but it was Moritz Fiebig who burst onto the yoke section first. However, it was Magda who took command by the Echo Bike, never looking back. He was the first off and first across the finish line, taking the heat in confident fashion.
Heat 3: Hatfield Executes
The final heat brought together some of the sport’s biggest names: Sprague, Khrennikov, Pepper, Hopper, and Garard all charged toward the deficit handstand push-ups. Hatfield and Crouch both looked poised upside down, but it was the Mayhem athlete Hatfield who moved decisively onto the second yoke carry and won the heat. Known for his prowess on the Echo Bike, Hopper claimed second, making his move late and strong.
Event 8 was a masterclass in pacing and precision. Toomey’s dominance, Zenoni’s grit, and Hatfield’s execution were the standout stories of this punishing test.
Individual Event 9 – Running Isobel
5 rounds for time of:
- 200-foot run
- 6 snatches
Women: 105 lb
Men: 155 lb
Designed to test engines and barbell cycling skills under extreme fatigue, “Running Isabel” was a lightning-fast burner that rewarded those bold enough to go out hot. With snatch efficiency, pacing and sprinting ability all in play, Event 9 delivered an impressive spectacle on the field.
Women’s Division: Toomey’s Fourth, Muir Impresses
Heat 1: Muir Makes Her Mark
Scottish rookie Muir showcased the perfect blend of aggression and consistent skill in the opening heat. She hit the ground running and never looked back, maintaining her rhythm through every rep and earning a convincing heat win—a major confidence boost for the Games newcomer.
Heat 2: Domit Dials In
Domit, Walton, and Raptis exploded off the start line, each attacking the snatches with sharp and skilful barbell cycling. Saghafi also moved well, looking smooth and confident throughout. In the end, it was Domit who separated herself in the final rounds, closing out the heat in 2:40.39, setting a strong benchmark for athletes in the final heat to attack.
Heat 3: Toomey Turns It On
The pace surged in the final women’s heat. Von Rohr came out with a sprint strategy that forced the field to respond. But once again, Tia-Clair Toomey rose to the occasion.
After the opening round, she surged into the lead and never relinquished it. Cringle and Sturt also impressed with fast and technically sound reps. Toomey sealed her fourth event win of the weekend with a time of 2:37.83, edging out a strong push from Brandon who finished just seconds behind.
Men’s Division: Hatfield Hits Four, Newman’s Close Call
Heat 1: Mathew Edges Out Chaos
Heat 1 of the men’s competition was high-octane from the get-go. Jay Crouch, Mathew, Newman, and Buckland pushed the pace hard. Newman looked unbeatable, pulling ahead convincingly—until disaster struck on his final snatch, where a missed rep opened the door. Mathew capitalized and snatched the heat win in a thrilling turnaround. A gritty, heart-on-sleeve performance from Newman nevertheless earned plenty of respect from the crowd.
Heat 2: Magda Makes It Happen
With a target time of 2:48.66, Rozema, Magda, Souza, and Bosshard knew they had to attack. Captain Jack Rozema led early, but it was Magda who surged through the middle rounds with consistent snatches and quick transitions. His urgency paid off as he crossed the line first, securing another heat win for the rising athlete.
Heat 3: Hatfield Claims Fourth Win
Only 53 points separated the top six men going into the final heat, and the stakes were clear. Ricky Garard charged off the line with trademark aggression, but Hatfield was right there with him—calm, composed, and consistent. Sprague, Pepper, and Hopper chased hard, though Hopper’s two no-reps derailed his run. Hatfield’s polished movement and steady pace brought him across the finish line first, earning his fourth event win of the Games. His momentum at that point was impossible to ignore.
“Running Isabel” offered no margin for error—one missed lift could cost an event win. The event showcased speed, strength, bravery and technical mastery wrapped into just a few minutes of performance. Toomey and Hatfield both notched up victories, solidifying their respective positions on the leaderboard.
Individual Event 10 – Atlas
For time:
- 9/15/21 thrusters
- 3/5/7 rope climbs
Then,
- 100-foot overhead walking lunge
Women: 95 lb
Men: 135 lb
The 2025 CrossFit Games closed with “Atlas,” a classic-style finisher that required strength, stamina, and sheer mental grit. Featuring reps of thrusters and rope climbs followed by an overhead walking lunge, this event rewarded pacing and poise under fatigued conditions. And as the dust settled, champions were crowned, careers honored, and history made.
Women’s Division: Kerstetter Wins, Toomey Ties the GOATs
Heat 1: Livaditakis Takes Control
From the opening rep, Livaditakis looked focused. She worked efficiently through the thrusters and rope climbs. The Zimbabwean athlete controlled her pacing effectively and crossed the line first to claim the heat win. Choi also delivered a clean, composed performance, while Meha fought through with admirable grit.
Heat 2: Greer Wins, Brooke Bows Out
A poignant moment for the CrossFit community as Brooke Wells took to the floor one last time, capping a storied 10-year career. After she had competed the workout, a highlight reel of her decade in the sport played on the jumbotron, and the crowd responded with a standing ovation.
In the workout heat, Greer, Walton, and Saghafi went neck-and-neck in the early stages. As the overhead lunges approached, Greer pulled ahead, fending off a determined chase from Saghafi. Raptis and Fish also delivered standout efforts in a competitive group of athletes.
Heat 3: Kerstetter and Toomey Deliver
In the final showdown, Von Rohr came out blazing, while Kerstetter maintained composure and executed well. Sturt’s methodical approach to the thrusters displayed a well-planned strategy, and Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr paced alongside the leaders throughout.
But it was Kerstetter who surged ahead towards the end, crossing the finish line first. Brandon followed in second place. With a solid top-three finish, Toomey clinched her 45th individual event win. This number is coincidently the same as the total event wins held by the combination of Mat Fraser and Rich Froning together. A historic moment in CrossFit lore.
Men’s Division: Hopper Takes the Crown
Heat 1: Koski’s Last-Minute Surge
The first men’s heat was electric, with Ellis, Newman, and Koski setting a rapid early pace. Koski, competing for his tenth time at The Games, was relentless in his execution. Zenoni, however, stumbled just before the finish and dropped his barbell. This allowed Koski to swoop in and take the heat win with 9:37.90.
Heat 2: Ibarra Dominates
Smooth and efficient, Ibarra’s rope climbs stood out among the field. While Mathew, Fiebig, Lightfoot, and Bosshard jostled for placement, it was Ibarra’s composure and consistency that carried him to the heat win.
Heat 3: Drama and Destiny
With a highly competitive leaderboard and only a handful of points separating the top competitors, the final heat of the last event delivered the drama fans had been waiting for.
Jeffrey Adler started aggressively, but Jayson Hopper and Roman Khrennikov kept stride. Hopper looked particularly dominant through the rope climbs, showing why he was in contention for the crown. Sprague, Medeiros, and Pepper all surged during the lunges.
In a dramatic final push, Sprague reached the barbell first, but Medeiros charged ahead to overtake both Sprague and Hopper to win the heat.
But it was Jayson Hopper, with his consistent top finishes throughout the weekend, who did enough to secure the title.
He is now the 2025 CrossFit Games Champion.
“Atlas” brought the curtain down on a thrilling 2025 CrossFit Games. We witnessed farewells (Brooke Wells), records (Toomey-Orr), and new champions crowned (Hopper).
2025 CrossFit Games Final Leaderboard
The Men
The Women
