The sport “CrossFit” is known for its high intensity and competitiveness. It is an intense fitness regimen that involves various functional movements.
This sport includes Olympic weightlifting, kettlebell lifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, and other exercises.
CrossFit is one of the most challenging sporting activities. But that does not stop athletes from participating in the sports and pushing their limits. The sport is popular among health and fitness freaks.
The sport has been criticized for being one of the sports with the most injuries. Despite this, numerous athletes participate in the various CrossFit competitions every year.
So today, we are looking at the best CrossFit athletes in the world. Without further ado, let us get right into the list.
Top 12 Best CrossFit Athletes in the World
We have prepared a list with the help of internet sources like TheMoney, BestCrossFitShoes, etc. But before the details, let us look at the list below.
| Athletes Name | Weight |
Height |
| 12. Ben Smith | 195 lb | 5’11” |
| 11. Shawn Ramirez | 200 lb | 6’0” |
| 10. Madison Walker | 126 lb | 5’3” |
| 9. Kyle Kasperbauer | 190 lb | 5’8” |
| 8. Kristine Andali | 135 lb | 5’2” |
| 7. Dan Bailey | 180 lb | 5’7” |
| 6. Garret Fisher | 217 lb | 6’1” |
| 5. Alex Anderson | 205 lb | 5’10” |
| 4. Albert Dominic-Larouche | 200 lb | 5’10” |
| 3. Josh Bridges | 170 lb | 5’5” |
| 2. Jenn Smith | 137 lb | 5’6” |
| 1. Rich Froning Jr. | 194 lb | 5’9” |
12. Ben Smith
We will kickstart our list of the best CrossFit athlete with Ben Smith. He started CrossFit in 2008 during his senior year in high school.
The following year, he qualified for the CrossFit Games. Until 2019, Smith competed in every game and finished on the podium four times.
Similarly, he is the first competitor to make ten consecutive appearances in the Individual Division. He also placed first in CrossFit Games regional qualifying events six times. Currently, he owns his gym named CrossFit Krypton in Virginia.
11. Shawn Ramirez
On number 11 of the best CrossFit athletes we have Shawn Ramirez. He is a four times CrossFit Games Champion in Masters Men Division.
Ramirez became the Fittest Man on Earth for four consecutive years. Furthermore, he is one of the most accomplished veterans in sports. He is affiliated with “Armed CrossFit.”
He first got into the sport due to his passion for leading an active life. Now in his 40s, Ramirez still boasts of an incredible physique and has several records.
10. Madison Walker
We have a female CrossFit athlete on our number 10 of the best CrossFit athletes. She is Madison Walker, who is in her early 20s but has already earned her name as a CrossFit diva.
She participated in the 2015 CrossFit Teenage Girls division (14-15 age) and was ranked 26th in the United States. Similarly, Walker also participated in 2016 in the 16 to 17 age group, where she ranked 70th in the United States.
She is affiliated with the UTE CrossFit Sugarhouse. The young athlete has everyone watching her as much greatness is expected from her in the coming days.
9. Kyle Kasperbauer
Kyle Kasperbauer is an American CrossFit athlete who competes in the men’s division (40-44) age. The athlete currently takes part in the Individual Men Division.
Kasperbauer is affiliated with CrossFit Kinesis and is also part of the team with the same name. He ranked 58th in the United States while ranking 2nd worldwide in the Men Division (35-39 age) in 2021.
Since 2011, Kasperbauer has actively participated in the CrossFit men’s and team division. In the 2021 Granite Games semifinals, he and his team, CrossFit Kinesis, ranked 18th.
8. Kristine Andali
Kristine Andali takes our number 8 best CrossFit athletes spot. Originally from Southern California, she is one of the best female CrossFit athletes.
Andali started competing in the Individual Women Division in 2013. At the time, she was ranked 25th worldwide and 4th in the region. Her most recent game was in 2019, when she was ranked 57th in Canada.
In her early 30s, Andali is one of the female CrossFit athletes with much potential. She may be small in size, but her strength is not underestimated. She is affiliated with Dogtown CrossFit.
7. Dan Bailey
Dan Bailey got into CrossFit professional in 2011. He is a former Division-I sprinter at Ohio University and is affiliated with the CrossFit Polaris.
Bailey is well known for finishing within striking distance of the podium in each game’s appearances. In 2011, he won the Reebok CrossFit Games worldwide Open.
Bailey’s best game was in 2015 when he finished his game in 4th position. Similarly, he earned the distinguished Spirit of the Games Award the same year.
However, in recent years, Bailey has suffered from injuries. As a result, he has been unable to participate in major competitions.
6. Garret Fisher
Garret Fisher joined the CrossFit sport in 2012 and qualified for his first CrossFit Games appearance in 2013. He is our number 6 best CrossFit athlete.
Before joining the CrossFit sport, Fisher had seven years of experience in the sport. He had started CrossFit in 2017 to improve his fitness for baseball. After his 2013 CrossFit Games appearance, he gathered a lot of popularity.
Furthermore, Fisher also worked as the personal trainer for the rapper Rick Ross. In 2016, he ranked 20th place in the Individual Men Division. Likewise, he ranked 13th in the Men’s Division in 2017.
Fisher is currently working as the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff.
5. Alex Anderson
The number 5 best CrossFit athlete is Alex Anderson from Knoxville, Tennessee. He came from one of the top CrossFit families in the world and was a former football player.
Anderson is a two-time individual CrossFit Games athlete. Before his debut in the individual competition, he competed in the CrossFit CHF, and CrossFit Ktown’s team Jacked and Tan in 2012 and 2013.
Then in 2014, he participated in his first individual competition. In the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games, Anderson finished the game in 11th place. Likewise, in the CrossFit Games 2017, he finished in 8th place, which is his best record.
4. Albert Dominic-Larouche
Our fourth best CrossFit athlete is Canadian athlete Albert Dominic-Larouche. He is considered the fittest male athlete in the CrossFit industry.
Dominic-Larouche made his first appearance in the CrossFit Games in the 2012 Individual Men. In his first year, he was ranked in the 25th position. Similarly, Dominic-Larouche posted his best record in the 12th position the following year.
Currently, Dominic-Larouche is part of the CrossFit Chambly team. His last individual game was in the 2018 Men Division and the team division. He was ranked 291st in the men’s division while he and his team, “Team CrossFit ADM,” finished in the 20th position.
3. Josh Bridges
Since 2005, Josh Bridges has been doing the CrossFit. He can be considered a veteran in the sport and has reached the podium numerous times at various competitions worldwide.
Bridges is a former U.S. Navy Seal and took up CrossFit to enhance his skills. He made his first CrossFit Game debut in 2011. He soon gained popularity as the world’s most demanding pound-for-pound athlete.
Aside from his skills and strength, Bridges is also known for his hulk-like scream. After his debut the following year, he suffered a knee injury and missed most of the game. He finished in 1st place back-to-back in the California Regional in 2016 and 2017.
2. Jenn Smith
Our number 2 best CrossFit athlete spot goes to five-time CrossFit Games athlete Jenn Smith. She picked up the sport in 2009 and began competing on the CrossFit Maximus affiliate team in 2010 and 2012.
In 2013, Smith won the Central East Regionals and made her debut in the individual CrossFit Games. She finished the game in 22nd position. Similarly, she also competed in the individual division in 2013, 2016, and 2018.
However, in 2014 and 2015, Smith missed the qualifying round. Then in 2016, she made a comeback game and finished in the 36th place. She is currently working at the Cross Fit Maximums Nash Land as a trainer.
1. Rich Froning Jr.
Our best CrossFit athlete is 36 year-old professional athlete Rich Froning Jr. He was the first athlete to be named the “Fittest Man on Earth” four consecutive times.
Froning made his professional debut in the CrossFit Games in 2010. Since then, he has won the worldwide Open for three consecutive years, from 2012 to 2014. Similarly, he is also affiliated with CrossFit Mayhem.
After the 2014 season, Froning retired from the individual competition. He then captained his affiliated team. Under his captaincy, the CrossFit Mayhem won two Affiliate Cup championships in 2015 and 2016.
Conclusion
CrossFit is a challenging sport, but with the growing health and fitness industry, the sport is becoming more and more popular. Similarly, the sport has become more like a lifestyle for people who are very dedicated to fitness.
The athletes require a lot of strength and patience for CrossFit. And the athletes on our list are the best among the rest of the athletes in the sport.
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