2007 CrossFit Games

The inaugural CrossFit Games were held on June 30 and July 1, 2007, on a ranch in Aromas, CA.[1] The men's individual competition was won by James Fitzgerald, the women's individual by Jolie Gentry, and the Affiliate Cup was won by CrossFit Santa Cruz.

Events

The inaugural Games consisted of three events, with the first two contested on Day 1, and the final event on Day 2. The Affiliate Cup was awarded to the affiliate with lowest combined times for its top two men and top two women.[2]

Event 1

1000 meters on a Concept-2 rowing machine, followed by 5 rounds of 25 pullups and 7 push jerks. Push jerk barbell weight was 135 lb for the men and 95 lb for the women.

Event 2

Trail run, approximately 5 km (3 miles) in length.

Event 3

"CrossFit Total:" combined weights of the heaviest back squat, shoulder press, and deadlift each athlete could successfully complete for a single repetition.

Podium finishers

Place Men Women Affiliate
1st James Fitzgerald Jolie Gentry CrossFit Santa Cruz
2nd Brett Marshall Mary Rigney
3rd Josh Everett Nichole Dehart

References

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