The 2010 CrossFit Games

CrossFit/USAW Open

Chris Spealler and the Olympic Lifts

Chris Explains his Training for the CrossFit/USAW Open

At the CrossFit/USAW Open, Chris Spealler posted one of the highest weightlifting totals in the country for the 62 kilo class. His 200 kilo total (91 kilo snatch and 109 kilo clean and jerk) were enough to qualify him for the…

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Coach Burgener on Heather Bergeron

Burg Speaks on Heather's Missed Snatches

Coach Mike Burgener advised Heather Bergeron on how to approach the CrossFit/USAW Open. Coach Burgener is a very talented and well-respected weightlifting coach, and Heather finished eighth at the 2010 CrossFit Games.

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Kristan Clever at the CF/USAW Open

An Interview with the Women's Overall Winner

With her victory at the 2010 CrossFit Games, Kristan Clever established herself as the fittest woman in the world. With this record of success, the expectations were high for Clever at the CrossFit/USAW Open.

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Analyzing the Big Men (105, 105+)

Footage from the CrossFit/USAW Open

The big men hit the platform on the last day of the CrossFit-USAW Open. Coach Mike Burgener and elite American lifter Kendrick Farris joined Tony Budding to provide analysis and commentary.

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Interview with Matt Chan at the CF/USAW Open

The Overall Event Leader in Points

Matt Chan not only won the 94 kilogram weight class at the CrossFit/USAW Open, but he won a title that the organizers of the event hadn't even planned to award. Competitors were ranked by combining their best snatch and clean…

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Behind the Scenes at the CrossFit/USAW Open

How a Live Feed Happens

Join CrossFit HQ's Rory McKernan for a behind-the-scenes look at the technical aspects of live broadcasting the CrossFit/USAW Open, held Oct. 1-3 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Heather Bergeron at the CrossFit/USAW Open

Learning from Failure

What’s it like for a CrossFitter to compete in Olympic lifting? For Heather Bergeron of CrossFit New England, the CrossFit/USAW Open  was an emotional experience.

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USAW Pre-Comp Interviews, Part 2

Interviews with Athletes and Spectators before the Open

On the eve of the the CrossFit/USAW Open, Rory Mckernan and Justin Judkins sat down with several of the top competitors to ask a few questions. Take a look at what the athletes were thinking leading into the event. Did their…

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Chad Vaughn: Speed and Power

Learning from an Olympian

Olympian Chad Vaughn’s opening snatch weight at the CrossFit/USAW Open was heavier than anyone else’s last attempt in the 85-kg class, and the Olympian did not disappoint when he stepped on the platform. Vaughn showed exactly why he’s…

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USAW Pre-Comp Interviews, Part 1

Interviews with Athletes and Spectators before the Open

On the eve of the the CrossFit/USAW Open, Rory Mckernan and Justin Judkins sat down with several of the top competitors to ask a few questions. Take a look at what the athletes were thinking leading into the event. Did their…

CrossFit/USAW Open

63 and 69 Kilo Women Snatch

Footage from the CrossFit/USAW Open

With the 63- and 69-kg women on the platform at the recent CrossFit/USAW Open, the broadcast team was joined by elite American lifters Kendrick Farris and Natalie Burgener. Both Farris and Burgener did very well in the 2008 Olympics, and they…

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CrossFit/USAW Live Stream Archives Now Available

All the action you missed from the live stream

The complete archives from the 2010 CrossFit/USAW Open are now available at live.crossfit.com. After nearly two weeks of scrambling, our crack tech team has restored the damaged files (from the two generator crashes on Friday during the show) and…

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Coach Burgener on CrossFit and USAW

Bringing Weightlifting out of the "Dark Ages"

Competitor James Hobart (4th place at 85 kilos) sat down at the CrossFit/USAW Open with Coach Mike Burgener. As a longtime member of both the weightlifting and CrossFit communities, Coach Burgener had a lot to say about the relationship between CrossFit…

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Analyzing the 94s

Chad Vaughn Joins the Table

At the recent CrossFit-USAW Open in Colorado Springs, Colo., a host of elite athletes and coaches donned headsets at the broadcast table to break down what was happening on the platform.
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Power, Speed, Strength, and Beauty

Highlights from the CrossFit/USAW Open

CrossFit is leading a resurgence in Olympic weightlifting. The snatch and clean and jerk are complex movements, but CrossFitters have taken towards training them with remarkable enthusiasm and effort. 
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Analyzing the 105s

Coach Burgener, Kendrick Farris and Tony Budding Analyze the competitors in the 105Kg Weight Class

I'm lovin this idea. It's only going to bring more exposure to weightlifting, and I think it's going to be great for both sports.
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'Isabel Off' Footage is Now Available

See the Action From the Live Feed

In case you missed it on Friday, the video of the Isabel-Off is now available. We are working hard to get the rest of Friday's footage onto the archives.

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New Friends

The first CrossFit-USAW Open is a hit with Oly lifters and CrossFitters alike.

On Day 3 of the CrossFit-USAW Open in Colorado Springs, Coach Greg Glassman was standing in the back looking out over the indoor tennis courts at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

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Day Two: CrossFit/USAW

Light Weight?

Day 2 of the CrossFit-USAW Open featured a host of great moments, including a weightlifting showcase by Olympian and Pan Am Games gold medalist Chad Vaughn.
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Day One: CrossFit USAW

Big weights and fast times in Colorado Springs

Day 1 of the CrossFit-USAW Open is in the books, marking the first time an official Olympic-lifting meet has been paired with a CrossFit workout.
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CrossFit Endurance Will Host Saturday Night's Speak Easy

Admission is Free Compliments of CFE

All work and no play makes the community a dull place. Luckily, there's more to Colorado Springs than barbells and pull-ups. For those spectators and athletes looking for a bit more fun after the CrossFit/USAW Open, CrossFit Endurance will be…

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A Chat with USA Weightlifting

Why USAW is Teaming Up with CrossFit for the Open

Rick Adams was the CEO of USA Weightlifting when the CrossFit/USAW Open was planned. In this video he explains why USAW would want to partner with CrossFit to create such an unprecedented event.
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Miranda Prepares for the CrossFit/USAW Open

Getting Ready to Compete

Miranda Oldroyd is a trainer for CrossFit HQ.  She is also a co-founder of CrossFit 801 along with her husband, Tyson. Miranda will be competing in the 69 kilo class at this week's CrossFit/USAW Open. In this video she has…

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CrossFit/USAW Open Will Stream Live For Free

Catch the Action Live From Colorado Springs

If you can't make it out to Colorado Springs for the CrossFit/USAW Open, you're in luck. The action will stream live from the Springs to your desktop. 
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The Mindset for Weightlifting

More Advice from the Burgeners

With the CrossFit/USAW Open fast approaching, nearly of the physical preparation for the event has already occurred. Athletes can still control, however, one important variable: their mindset. Emotions play an important role in physical performance. Sometimes it's necessary for an…

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CrossFit/USAW Weekend Logistics

Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy your Weekend

The competition is less than a week away. In final preparation for the event, the folks at USAW have compiled the information you need into one place. Square away your last minute logistics, then come and enjoy the weekend.
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Mental Cues for the CrossFit/USAW Open

Get in your head

Weightlifting is a technical sport. Athletes who train the olympic lifts often have dozens of different aspects of technique in their minds: back tight, heels, finish the pull, get under fast, don't bend the arms early, etc. In this video, Cherie…

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The Chan's Attempt the Triplet

Matt and Cherie Chan Take an Early Shot at the CrossFit/USAW Triplet

Veteran games competitor, Matt Chan, has decided to take an unofficial early shot at the triplet workout that he will compete in for the 3rd event at the CrossFit/USAW Open. Chan puts up an impressive performance in the video, ripping through…

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Cutting Weight and the CrossFit/USAW Open

Natalie Burgener Gives Advice on Weight-Cutting Strategy

Cutting weight is common practice in sports that involve weight classes such as Olympic weightlifting. Weightlifters usually train at a heavier weight than their weight class, and then cut down a few kilograms for competition.
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CrossFit/USAW Starting Schedule and Lifting Order

All of the Details You Need to be in Right Place at the Right Time

The weekend schedule and lifting order have been finalized.

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Preparing for the First Olympic Meet

Coach Bob Takano Offers Tips For Success

You only get six chances to make a lift at an Oly meet. Bob Takano details how coaches and athletes can prepare to get optimal results on the platform.
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Natalie Burgener Takes 12th at the Worlds

Congratulations to Natalie. Husband Casey will lift on Saturday

Natalie Burgener of Team CrossFit took the stage yesterday in the Senior World Championships which are being held in Antalya, Turkey. Natalie totaled 210 Kilos and took the 12th spot overall. This was Natalie's fourth Worlds competition and her first since…

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Rich Froning Jr. Prepares for the CrossFit/USAW Open

The Second Place Finisher From the Games Takes on a New Challenge

If you haven't heard of Rich Froning Jr., then you haven't been paying attention. The 23 year old from Cookeville, Tennessee took a small lead into the final event(s) of this year's Games, before his chances of victory…

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USAW Strategies For Competition

How to Approach Your Lifts

Weightlifting requires more than raw talent to finish on top. Successful athletes understand the unique structure of the competition and have a plan of action to ensure their success. 
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Live Webcast: CrossFit/USAW Open

The Event Will Stream Live for Free

The Inaugural CrossFit/USAW Open will be streamed live to your computer screen.

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Spots Are Running Out

Don't miss your opportunity to witness CrossFit and USAW History

If you are still on the fence about whether or not to attend the the CrossFit/USAW Open, it's decision time. The event is less than 4 weeks away and competition spots are disappearing quickly.
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What to Wear At the CrossFit/USAW Open

"I feel extremely exposed, I feel like a total goofball in this thing." 
                                                                                           - Matt Chan…

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Counting Attempts With Ursula Papandrea

Olyathlete.com Provides a Detailed Strategy for Approaching Your Attempts

Article Link: Counting Attempts. 
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The History of USAW and Team CrossFit

Coach B. schools us on the sport of weightlifting

Have you ever seen kids scooting around in a CrossFit Kids class at your local affiliate? Those children could very well be the next face of USA's national weightlifting team or so is the hope of Coach Mike Burgener and the…

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Coach Don McCauley on the CrossFit/USAW Open

McCauley's athletes will compete in the upcoming event

Coach Don McCauley is a USAW regional coach in Savannah, Georgia with numerous accolades in the sport and many successful lifters under his direction. He is also a certified CrossFit Level 1 coach and has incorporated CrossFit into the GPP practices of…

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What To Expect at the CrossFit/USAW Open

Coach B. Touches on the Finer Points of Seeing 3 White Lights

Competing at the upcoming CrossFit/USAW Open in Colorado Springs? You could really use a guy like Mike Burgener in your corner. Luckily, Coach B is here to tell you all about what to expect when you walk through the doors at…

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Road Trip: Colorado Springs for the CF/USAW Open

Hit the Springs from October 1-3 for this Epic Inaugural Event

One of the oldest sports in Olympic history is teaming up with the sport of fitness to test both specialized athletes and GPP athletes in the same arena at the CrossFit/USAW Open this October.
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How Would You Stack Up?

Compare Your Total With The World's Elite

USAW released the most recent National Rankings for 2010. Check it out and see where you stand!
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Hobart On The CrossFit/USAW Open

James talks training and strategy

James Hobart is a 2 year CrossFit Games competitor and general all around solid athlete. In the world of CrossFit his fast lifts are extremely strong. At a height of 5' 7" and a weight of 180-lbs. (84 Kilo Class) he can…

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Rick Adams on CrossFit Radio 132

The CEO of USAW Talks About the CrossFit/USAW Open

Rick Adams is the CEO of USA Weightlifting and has put together the CrossFit / USA Weightlifting Open Event  that will take place in early October. On the most recent episode of CrossFit Radio, Rick explained how this event took shape from its…