Close Battle in Event 2 of 2025 CrossFit Games: Garard Edges Medeiros; Toomey-Orr Leads Women

Stay updated with our live leaderboard for the 2025 CrossFit Games to get instant results! In a thrilling finish during Event 2, titled "All Crossed Up," Ricky Garard narrowly beat Justin Medeiros by just 0.35 seconds. The event comprised a series of challenging tasks, including a 20-wall walk buy-in, heavy dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, double-under cross-overs, and toes-to-bar. Australian athlete Garard secured victory with a time of 6:06.46, edging out two-time Fittest Man on Earth Medeiros, who finished in 6:06.81. Both competitors are vying for a podium spot this year after underwhelming performances at the 2024 Games. Medeiros’s pace increased throughout the event; despite a stumble during the initial double-under cross-overs, he regained momentum during the toes-to-bar, finishing strong. Garard launched out quickly, maintaining a brisk cycle speed on the dumbbell and double-unders, fending off competitors like Jay Crouch, Dallin Pepper, and Jayson Hopper. "The first set of dumbbells is the toughest, but once I got through that, I knew I was on track," Garard remarked in the post-event interview. Initially, Hopper led the first half but slowed down, allowing Garard and Crouc...