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26.2 Score Deadline Tonight — Leaderboard Shakeup Underway
Today is the final day to submit scores for Open Workout 26.2, with the deadline set at 5:00 PM PT (8:00 PM ET). With Daylight Saving Time kicking in overnight, athletes should double-check their time zones to avoid missing the cutoff.
The workout — dumbbell overhead walking lunges, alternating DB snatches, pull-ups progressing to chest-to-bar and finally ring muscle-ups with a 15-minute time cap — has created a clear dividing line. The ring muscle-ups in the final round are where most athletes hit the wall, making the tiebreak after the last set of snatches critical for placement.
On the men's side, Peter Ellis has surged to the overall lead with just 11 points through two workouts. James Sprague sits second (16 pts), followed by Nika Maisuradze (20 pts), Harry Lightfoot (23 pts), and Ryan Haynes (25 pts). The women's leaderboard saw a major shakeup — Lucy Campbell has overtaken von Rohr for the overall lead with a dominant 26.2 performance, posting just 3 points. Von Rohr drops to 2nd (13 pts), with Aline Wirz 3rd (22 pts) and Ellie Turner and Leah Støren tied at 4th (30 pts each).
With 26.3 coming Thursday from Wodapalooza Miami Beach, the top 25% of athletes need strong finishes across all three weeks to advance to Quarterfinals on March 26-30.
Source: CrossFit Games Leaderboard
Dense Updates Recap: Hiller Apologizes, Sevan & Dave Castro Face Off
The latest Dense Updates episode on CF Network dropped this morning, covering a packed news cycle. Andrew Hiller issued an apology — a rare move from the polarizing YouTuber — though details on exactly what prompted the about-face are still unfolding after his recent "crash out" beach video that torched relationships across CrossFit media.
The episode also featured a confrontation between Sevan Matossian and Dave Castro, with the two going back and forth in what's being described as a genuine face-off rather than their usual banter. Additionally, Taylor Self competed at a "Fittest Coach" event in Charlotte, North Carolina, putting his training where his mouth is.
Source: CF Network — Dense Updates
2026 Games Tickets On Sale March 17 — SAP Center, San Jose
CrossFit has announced the ticket sale schedule for the 2026 CrossFit Games, taking place July 24-26 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Affiliate owners get first dibs with a presale starting March 17 at 1:00 PM ET, followed by Open participants on March 19 and general public on March 24.
Only three-day packages will be available initially, ranging from $360 to $800 depending on seating tier. A premium NetApp Celly Lounge add-on runs $885 per person and includes all-inclusive food and drinks with a private entrance. Single-day tickets are expected closer to the event. This marks the 20th CrossFit Games — a milestone year for the sport.
Source: The Barbell Spin
