This year’s Reebok CrossFit Invitational didn’t disappoint. Four teams comprised of the most stellar athletes on the globe came together in Melbourne to give it their all. At the end of the evening, Pacific reigned supreme, with a whopping 26 points total. Trailing behind came Canada with 19 points, the U.S. with 10 points and Europe with eight points.
It was a far cry from last year’s Invitational, where Europe took the top prize and Pacific came in third. In fact, Pacific has never finished better than third at this event. But this year, they came determined to prove they’re winners, with the fittest and second fittest women on the planet part of their team, and home field advantage. Aside from Tia-Clair Toomey and Kara Webb, Pacific also included Rob Forte and James Newbury, who also coached.
Europe was expected to put up a good fight, and they did; but there was some uncertainty as Sara Sigmundsdottir was sick leading up to the Invitational, keeping her out of practice. Team Canada had two Games podium finishers as well in Brent Fikowski and Pat Vellner. The U.S. roster was nothing to scoff at, either, with a coach like Adam Neiffer — a nine-time Affiliate cup athlete.
There can only be one winner, though; and this year, it was Pacific’s turn.
Congrats to each and every competitor — you gave quite a performance.
Main image: Rob Forte/Instagram
