2020 CrossFit Games Finals: Swim n' Stuff

[josephmetalman]

@jonjones229 We are actually seeing a tight race here. Love to see it!

 

[justkevin85]

@jonjones229 Crossfit explains slam balls as being caught on the rebound so why is Fraser being allowed to touch and go them? Seems like they should be no reps if your hands don’t leave the ball.

 

[notbybreadalone]

@jonjones229 Well it took 10 events but Mat finally looked human. I wonder if we’ll see the more even field with the girls!

 

[strengthinlove]

@jonjones229 I think the girls will be decided in the 3rd round. It will be interesting to see.

 

[little_sparrow]

@jonjones229 that was one of the cooler events to watch IMO - really cool to see swimming, AB, and then like GHDs and OK like the ball slam was whatever but in the context, it probably made the best sense. the interval style, with the rest and recoverability, gaming, really loved that event. reminded me of the 2223 interval which was alos really fun to watch. watching athletes body language during the rest, you don't get to really see that so that is also interesting

 

[sviar]

@jonjones229 I could be wrong, but the short swim seems to be bad thing for a strong swimmer like Noah. I was kind of thinking there would be a swim event at some point this weekend where Noah would pick up an event win but it seems like that’s out the window now.

Not that I’m complaining - it’s been amazing to see Mat just dominate at everything.

 

[john25]

@sviar I agree. A longer swim, and a guy like Noah I think just puts enough distance between them. This though is pure aggression for shorter time domains...Mat should like this one.

 

[rebeldream11]

@john25 Noah almost "drowned" on that last swim (took him forever). Not sure if the long swim would favor him that much. This is not your typical run swim run, they are entering the water with their heart rate much higher.

 

[johnny7oak]

@rebeldream11 a "strong" swimmer struggling with 50m sure is 1) not a strong swimmer and 2) not going to do better. The others might do worse, but that's not a good strategy to hook the wagon to.

that aside where are the splits for the swims?

 

[thanhhang1990]

@jonjones229 Looks like assault bike, swim, and GHD’s from the photo CrossFit games posted

 

[audmanout]

@jonjones229 Is last to finish each round eliminated or something?

 

[corhi26]

@audmanout That’s exactly what I was thinking, seems like it would make the most sense!

 

[audmanout]

@corhi26 Yeh unless the 4 mins is very aggressive?

 

[mrscutright52612]

@audmanout It’s gotta be either that or highest total rest time added up?

 

[psaxno]

@audmanout That would have been really cool to see. Esp since Fraser was last (or 2nd to last not 100% sure) in the 1st round.

 

[alanrickman]

@jonjones229 What does the judges hand in air mean during assault bike portion?

 

[felicitas]

@alanrickman 5 reps to go

 

[wasblindbutnowisee]

@alanrickman Number of calories remaining until the target of 15 (men) or 10 (ladies).