Oceania - North America West - South America Semi-Finals Friday Discussion Thread

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[nikki21]

@jonjones229 Anyone else think that the Océanie judges were so kind on event 1? I saw numerous people using their feet :// weird one

 

[bands]

@jonjones229 They testing these people in Australia?!

Cause...

 

[howeryall]

@bands Certainly don’t seem to be bothering over in Brazil; some truly ludicrous physiques on display there.

 

[laurencesantos]

@howeryall If I recall, last year several teams from Brazil were disqualified because of this.

 

[ellorienne]

@jonjones229 Having the same tests for all semi finals makes it so much more fair. I bet the creators tailored it to specific athletes during the previous years to make sure they get in

 

[giftsigns]

@jonjones229 Brent Fikowski looks good, but not sure what happened to Pat Vellner. Maybe pace wrong or something. Quite a few unfamiliar names in the top 10 for the women, but happy to see Chyna Cho in there. Wasn't sure why HWPO released a video a while ago focusing on an unknown Rafael Sancen, perhaps they knew he has something.

 

[jarvis75]

@giftsigns He gave a vague interview response about it mattered what lane you were in. Not sure what he meant. Maybe flooring or equipment (perceived) difference.

 

[giftsigns]

@jarvis75 There always seem to be some issues with the sled/surface/lane. Using a torque tank might resolve some of the issues, but torgue tank is not fun to watch and not practicable trying to standardize the competition in all continents.

 

[lhoustonii]

@giftsigns It appeared something happened to vellner’ sled that created more friction. They were all looking at it after the event.

 

[giftsigns]

@lhoustonii Hate for that to happen if true. They really need to use equipment that's tried and tested rather than something that can cause problem for the athletes.

 

[jayce9936]

@jonjones229 Why do I have to watch the NW American heats shot on an iPhone. I would even put up with Sean Woodlands commentary for decent pictures

 

[dannyabc]

@jonjones229 I hope Rebecca feulseir makes it. But damn that sled workout is not for the little ones!

 

[shaunasheep]

@dannyabc Agree! Also, her IG is hysterical! Makes me cheer for her even more.

 

[throwaway]

@dannyabc Will be hard to make up that score already (there are other events not in her favour either). I hope she makes it.

 

[65787577]

@jonjones229 File this sled pull workout in the "missed the mark" folder

 

[relicuk]

@jonjones229 Y’all keep an eye out for my trainer, William Leahy IV (Bill) in the North America west semi finals. He’s only been doing CrossFit for three years but he’s a major up and comer from Louisiana and is going to be bringing it this year. He finished top ten in the semis last year in just his second year of CrossFit at age 20. Much bigger and stronger this year, was finishing top of the open, all around improved with good prospects to get to the games. I’ll be cheering him on from the couch today. GEAUX COACH BILL!!

 

[chakmach]

@relicuk Was he the person that won the rope climb shuttle run event at semis? Or the really tall dude that they didn’t have the bar high enough for- maybe that was Matt Delugos?

 

[relicuk]

@chakmach Yep that was him. set the world record in the event.

He did bad in event 1 today; but will bounce back.