The CrossFit community got some tough news this week. Two-time CrossFit Games champion Justin Medeiros, fiancé of Australian CrossFit athlete Ellie Turner, was hurt in a motorcycle accident in the lead-up to Wodapalooza SoCal.

The good news is that Justin is okay and already recovering. On behalf of everyone at TWL, we want to wish him a fast and full recovery, and send our love to Ellie as she supports him through it.

What Happened

Justin shared on Instagram that he was riding his motorbike to get a haircut when another driver made an illegal U-turn in front of him. He had no room to stop.

The crash left him with a broken and dislocated jaw, damaged teeth, an ear injury and a concussion. He’s since had surgery to repair his jaw, which is now wired shut while it heals. Importantly, scans showed no brain or neck injuries, and there were no other fractures.

True to form, Justin was positive about it all. He described himself as someone who “got off very lucky”, thanked everyone who had reached out, and pointed out that his injuries can be fixed.

Stepping Back From Wodapalooza

The accident meant Justin had to pull out of the Battle of the Camps at Wodapalooza SoCal, where he was set to captain Team Outcast. Ellie also stepped back from the event to be by his side.

Jack Farlow and Abbie Domit stepped in to take their places on the team.

A Champion’s Mindset

Justin won back-to-back CrossFit Games titles in 2021 and 2022 and built a reputation as one of the calmest, most consistent competitors the sport has seen. That same mindset will carry him through recovery.

Recovering from a jaw injury isn’t easy for an athlete. Eating, sleeping and training all look very different for a while. But we have no doubt Justin will take it one day at a time, the same way he approaches every workout.

Ellie and Justin: A Team in Every Sense

As Aussies, we’ve loved watching Ellie Turner’s rise in the sport. She’s represented Australia on the biggest stages in CrossFit, and she and Justin have become one of the most loved couples in the community. Moments like this are a reminder that behind every athlete is a support crew, and right now Ellie is Justin’s.

We’re sending strength to you both.

If you want to send Justin your support, drop him a message on Instagram and let him know the TWL community is behind him.

Get well soon, Justin.