Reps Ahead Pro 5 provided blood, sweat, and possibly some tears.
The setup at the Stockyards Event Center in Denver, CO, was ideal for the head-to-head fitness fights. The athletes put on an epic show, and we’re breaking it all down below.
Reps Ahead Pro 5 Results
The Semifinals (Saturday, November 23)
- Cole Greashaber (2) defeated Tudor Magda (3) at 2:00 in Round 4.
- James Sprague (1) defeated Malachi Bennett (4) at 1:35 in Round 3.
- Trista Smith (2) defeated Zoe Warren (3) by nine reps after the full four rounds.
- Arielle Loewen (1) defeated Rachel Noel (4) at 1:13 in Round 3.
The Finals (Sunday, November 24)
- Rachel Noel (4) defeated Kelly Stone (3) at 55 seconds in Round 2. (Stone filled in for Zoe Warren due to illness)
- Tudor Magda (3) defeated Malachi Bennett (4) at 2:29 in Round 1.
- James Sprague (1) defeated Cole Greashaber (2) at 1:47 in Round 2.
- Arielle Loewen defeated Trista Smith at 2:17 in Round 2.
Here’s how it all went down.
The Semifinals Matches
As described in our preview, the athletes took on the workout sequence “Lindsey” in the Semifinal round:
“Lindsey” – 2:30/1:00 Interval for four rounds total (if needed)
Match 1
This was quite possibly the most entertaining match in Reps Ahead’s short history.
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Match 2
Trista Smith built a three-rep lead in round one, which she held until round three when the local crowd willed Zoe Warren to come back and tie things up going into the final round.
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Match 3
The 2024 CrossFit Games champ held off a valiant effort from the most experienced Reps Ahead competitor, Malachi Bennett.
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Match 4
Arielle Loewen told us that her plan was to come out at a controlled pace and make her move in the later rounds.
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Reps Ahead Pro 5 Finals Matches
The sequence for the final match was a repeat from Reps Ahead Pro 1, “Candice”:
“Candice” – 2:30/1:00 Interval for four rounds total (if needed)
Consolation Match, Women
Zoe Warren had to withdraw due to an illness, and Kelly Stone accepted the alternate invite at the last minute.
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Consolation Match, Men
Magda hit a wall in Saturday’s match, and he was determined to come out strong on Sunday.
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Championship Match, Men
Sprague leaned on his experience in the finals. This sequence was a repeat from his first appearance way back in Pro 1, but 30 extra seconds were added to each round.
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Championship Match, Women
The final match of the weekend was between Arielle Loewen and Trista Smith.
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Worth Noting
Although the two sequences used the same equipment, the time spent in each match varied drastically.
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The Bottom Line on Reps Ahead Pro 5
The Reps Ahead Pro 5 prize purse totaled $20,000, with $7,000 going to first, $2,000 to second, and $1,000 to third.
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Conclusion:
The Reps Ahead Pro 5 provided an intense and exciting competition, with some of the best CrossFit athletes in the world. The tournament-style format created a unique and thrilling atmosphere, and the athletes brought their A-game to each match. The event concluded with a thrilling championship match between Arielle Loewen and Trista Smith, with Loewen emerging victorious.
FAQs:
Q: What is Reps Ahead Pro?
A: Reps Ahead Pro is a CrossFit competition series that features head-to-head matches between elite athletes.
Q: How does the competition work?
A: The competition takes place over two days, with athletes competing in the semifinals on Saturday and the finals on Sunday.
Q: What is the prize purse for Reps Ahead Pro 5?
A: The prize purse for Reps Ahead Pro 5 totaled $20,000, with $7,000 going to first, $2,000 to second, and $1,000 to third.
