Death By Episode 50 - Should CrossFit Only Livestream Individuals at Semifinals?

We are down to the final week of Semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at week number two before looking ahead to the Syndicate Crown. Justin Medeiros looked like his old self at the West Coast Classic while Abigail Domit stands atop the podium for the women. But most of the talk about what happened in Carson has to do more with who wasn't there than who was. The crew talks about the lack of attendance and what might help put more people in the seats in the future. One of the deepest women's fields is set to hit the floor this weekend at the Syndicate Crown while Jeff Adler looks to continue his quest for a second-straight Games championship. Sean, Tommy and Lauren go through the storylines they'll be watching this weekend in Knoxville. This episode is presented by Garmin. Head to garmin.com and shop their selection of smartwatches that give you advanced training metrics and recovery insights. This episode is sponsored by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways to increase attendance at live events, whether event wins should be worth more than 100 points, if Justin Medeiros is "back," and the biggest moments from this past Semifinals weekend. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, and Kenny Johnson. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by

The first weekend of Semifinals was not without controversy. Sean, Tommy and Lauren dive into what led to the slow response to Rebecka Vitesson's knee injury during the French Throwdown. Jeremy Austin is ready to call a full weekend of action at the Torian Pro. He sits down with Sean and tells us what he'll be watching this weekend in Australia. CrossFit action is returning to Carson, CA for the first time since 2016. The crew gives their top storylines heading into the West Coast Classic.

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if Europe is the new capital of CrossFit, what CrossFit should do if there's an injury on the competition floorand whether the tides are shifting from veterans to rookies. In two bonus rounds, each contestant gave their biggest weekend winner and discussed the impact of not reseeding the field before the final event. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, and Chase Ingraham. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by

We have our first group of individual Games qualifiers as both the Europe and Asia Semifinal have wrapped up three days of competition. Sean and Tommy recap all the top stories and performances, talk about who stood out, the chaos that unfolded for the European men in event 6 and what conclusions we can draw from the Far East and French Throwdowns. This episode is presented by Northern Spirit. Head to northernspirit-sport.com to shop their line of CrossFit branded apparel.

One day of competition remains in France and South Korea. We know the first 9 teams that are going to be making their ways to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the CrossFit Games. With 3 events remaining for the individuals, plenty can happen on Sunday. In Europe, it's tight on top of the women's leaderboard while there are some major surprises on the men's side. Over in Asia, Veterans are leading the way on the women's side while the two top men are hoping to hold on for their first trips to the Games. This episode is presented by Northern Spirit. Head to northernspirit-sport.com to shop their line of CrossFit branded apparel. 

We are through the first of three days of competition at the Europe and Asia Semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the first three events for the teams and the opening event for the individuals. We had a couple big surprises in Europe as a pair of favorites have dug themselves an early hole. Who has the best chance of climbing out? A team in Asia is threatening to run away with the competition after winning the first three events and a close race in the opening event for the Europen women has a potential Games rookie thinking this may finally be the year she breaks through. This episode is presented by Northern Spirit. Head to northernspirit-spot.com to shop their latest CrossFit branded line of apparel. 

Another Icelandic star is sitting out the season. Sara Sigmundsdottir is calling it a season after being diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis. CrossFit's coverage of Semifinals on Friday has been called an "appetizer." But what exactly can we expect them to serve up? CrossFit Games Podcast host Chase Ingraham sheds some light on that. Speaking of Semifinals, competion gets started this weekend in Europe and Asia. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the top storylines they will be following. This episode is presented by Garmin. Head to garmin.com to shop all of their smartwatches so you can get advanced training metrics and recovery insights. This episode is sponsored by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the allocation of Games spots is a cause for alarm or just growing pains of a new process, whether livestreaming the final two heats all three days is a better option than the current broadcast option and if it matters what a livestream looks like. Our contestants include James Hobart, Cooper Marsh and Tommy Marquez. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by

Semifinals are one week away and we finally have an idea of how many Games spots will be available at each competition. Sean and Tommy take a closer look at Mike Halpin's projections for the men and the women. Age Group Semifinals are officialy underway. Will we have a repeat of what happened during the Quarterfinals when it comes to judging? The TYR Cup was unveiled this week and it looks to put an exciting new spin on the team competition. Katrin Davidsdottir is our guest this week. She talks with Sean about the back injury that is forcing her out of competition this season, why she felt she couldn't push through it and what the future might hold for her. This episode is presented by Vuori. Head to vuoriclothing.com/TEF to save 20% on the best and most comfortable performance apparel on the market.