
2025 CrossFit Games: Champions Crowned & a Legend’s Farewell2025 CrossFit Games: Champions Crowned & a Legend’s Farewell
From August 1–3 in Albany, New York, the 2025 CrossFit Games delivered one of the most memorable competitions yet—full of outstanding performances, tight finishes, and a heartfelt goodbye to one of the sport’s enduring figures.
🥇 Podium Finishers – The Best of the Best – 2025 Crossfit Games
Men’s Division
- 🥇 – Jayson Hopper (787 pts) – Jayson consistently dominated across all events, holding tight under pressure to earn the title of Fittest Man on Earth in a breakthrough year.
- 🥈 – Ricky Garard (773 pts) – The resilient Aussie was just 14 points shy of gold, showcasing a triumphant return to elite-level competition.
- 🥉 – James Sprague (772 pts) – Falling just a single point behind Garard, Sprague put on a strategic performance to lock in his place on the podium.
Women’s Division
- 🥇 – Tia‑Clair Toomey (902 pts) – Tia added an eighth CrossFit Games title to her legacy, finishing a staggering 182 points ahead of silver and cementing her status as the sport’s GOAT.
- 🥈 – Lucy Campbell (720 pts) – With strong and steady finishes throughout, Lucy earned her second-place finish in convincing fashion.
- 🥉 – Olivia Kerstetter (678 pts) – At just 19 years old, Olivia made a sensational podium debut, demonstrating maturity and athletic prowess beyond her years.
💔 A Legend Retires – Brooke Wells’ Final Bow
In an emotional announcement published on July 24, 2025, Brooke Wells confirmed that the 2025 CrossFit Games would be her 10th and FINAL appearance. She reflected on over a decade of competition, growth, and community connection, saying:
“This will be my 10th year … and it will also be my last. From stepping on the floor as a teenager to growing up in front of this community… it has truly shaped me in every possible way… Now let’s make this the best Games yet.”
A stalwart of the sport, Brooke first qualified in 2015 and missed only one season (2023) until now—making her one of just six women ever to reach ten individual Games. Her best finishes were 5th place in 2020 and 2022, and she remained a perennial threat with multiple top‑15 finishes across the board
As she prepares for her final competition this August, fans hope she can secure a podium spot in her farewell performance, capping off a storied career with her first place finish in CrossFit’s premier event
🔥 Highlights & Storylines
- Jayson Hopper emerged as a new force in the sport with consistent excellence across all events.
- Tia‑Clair Toomey delivered another dominant championship in what could be another year of transition for CrossFit superstars.
- The men’s silver and bronze were separated by just a single point, a rare drama on the leaderboard.
- Olivia Kerstetter is undoubtedly the breakout standout—a future star in the making.
- And above all, this year holds special significance as Brooke Wells takes her final walk across the floor at Albany, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in CrossFit history.
The 2025 CrossFit Games struck a perfect balance between honoring legends and celebrating new talent. As icons like Tia and Brooke end eras, emerging athletes are beginning to carve their own legacies.
Whether you’re tuning in for epic finishes, emotional farewells, or the next generation of champions, this year’s Games remind us why CrossFit continues to inspire: through grit, evolution, and community.
✨ Here’s to unforgettable stories, farewell performances, and what’s yet to come.























