The 25.3 Matchup: James Sprague, Dallin Pepper, and Jayson Hopper
The third and final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open will start with the 25.3 live announcement, where three of the best male athletes in the sport will throw down against each other: James Sprague, Dallin Pepper, and Jayson Hopper.
The Competitive History of the Athletes
Here’s how they fared at last year’s CrossFit Games:
- James Sprague – First place
- Dallin Pepper – Second place
- Jayson Hopper – Fourth place
The 25.3 Open Announcement
The 25.3 Open announcement will be hosted by CrossFit Spur in Glenmont, NY, on March 13 at 12:00 p.m. PT. It will be streamed live on the CrossFit Games website and YouTube channel.
The Competition
It’s been a while since there’s been a three-man Open announcement, especially one with such competitive athletes who love to trash-talk as much as these guys. The competitiveness among Sprague, Pepper, and Hopper is almost like a sibling rivalry. Sprague is coming off of a first-place finish at TYR Wodapalooza Miami and being crowned Fittest Man on Earth at the 2024 Games. Pepper was only 21 points behind him at the 2024 Games, which gave him the second-place spot on the podium. Hopper wasn’t far behind, taking fourth place overall, one spot below Brent Fikowski.
The Athletes’ Strengths and Weaknesses
- Sprague’s conditioning and endurance stood out during the 2024 Games as he took first during the event "Chad 1000X" and a top-five finish in the track and field event.
- Pepper’s best finish was second place during the event "Firestorm," which was a sprint workout that included Echo bike calories and burpees over a barricade.
- Hopper’s incredible power output gave him an event win in "Firestorm." The former college football player also made a statement when he won "Dickies Triplet" ahead of Sprague by just three seconds.
The 25.3 Open Workout
It’s still unknown which week the repeat Open workout from a previous year will appear. One thing is clear: All three men have pretty phenomenal output on machines and have the ability to grind through a hard workout. If we’re looking strictly at Open finishes, Pepper has a good shot at winning 25.3, given his historical placement over the last three years.
Conclusion
The 25.3 Open announcement promises to be an exciting event, with three of the best athletes in the sport going head-to-head. With their competitive history and individual strengths, it’s sure to be a thrilling competition. Only time will tell what the 25.3 Open workout will bring, but one thing is certain: the CrossFit community is in for a treat.
FAQs
- What is the 25.3 Open announcement?
The 25.3 Open announcement is the third and final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open, where three of the best male athletes in the sport will throw down against each other. - Who are the athletes competing in the 25.3 Open announcement?
James Sprague, Dallin Pepper, and Jayson Hopper - When and where will the 25.3 Open announcement take place?
The 25.3 Open announcement will be hosted by CrossFit Spur in Glenmont, NY, on March 13 at 12:00 p.m. PT. It will be streamed live on the CrossFit Games website and YouTube channel.
