Canadian Brent Fikowski has been a mainstay at CrossFit Games for nearly a decade–since his first appearance in 2016, he's racked up seven event wins and gained a name for himself as a quiet, strategic athlete (“the Professor,” as he's so lovingly called). But as the sport has evolved, Fikowski has had to evolve too.

• Average: 6'0 / 184cm.
• Tallest: 6'2 / 190cm (Brent Fikowski, Jayson Hopper, James Sprague)
• Shortest: 5'4 / 163cm (Colten Mertens)

Josh Woolley Her coach, Josh Woolley, has been with her every step of the way and gives a peek inside his training program, Mammoth Training Methods. Lawson, who took second place at the Games this year, has moved leaps and bounds in the sport in just a few short years.

In this sense, Australian Tia-Clair Toomey has just done what no other CrossFit athlete was able to do: win six consecutive CrossFit Games titles. She now has more consecutive title wins than Mat Fraser (five), who many would argue is CrossFit's G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All-Time) and Rich Froning, who has four.

Don Faul A little over a year ago, on the eve of the CrossFit Games, CrossFit LLC announced they had a new CEO: US Marine veteran Don Faul.

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Since then, it's been a whirlwind of new milestones, from a memorable podium finish at the 2022 Rogue Invitational to more typical teenage experiences, including an 18th birthday and high school graduation. Through it all, Lawson still managed to make her way to the 2023 CrossFit Games with her laser focus intact.

Crossfit very effectively tells the stories of the elite athletes, making them relatable to 'ordinary' athletes and breaking down the barriers between people of different abilities. Variation – with the exception of some signature workouts, Crossfit ensures people aren't comfortable or bored by constantly changing.

After analyzing the top performers in the sport, it's clear that Rich Froning Jr. and Mat Fraser are two of the greatest CrossFit athletes of all time, according to CrossFit Angier. Both athletes have achieved incredible feats, including multiple CrossFit Games wins and impressive records in various events.

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It's the secret formula to any multi-event CrossFit competition, and it's the reason 18-year-old Emma Lawson leads the women's field at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games after two days of competition. After starting out the week with a test win on Thursday morning, Lawson hasn't been flashy, but she has been consistent.