Sydney Wells: A Busy Season Ahead
Sydney Wells made her CrossFit Games debut in 2023, where she battled through the first round of cuts to earn a 28th-place finish. She rebounded at the 2024 Rogue Invitational, taking home two top-five event finishes and coming in 14th place overall. She then joined up with her sister Brooke and fellow Adidas athlete Haley Adams to compete on a team at TYR Wodapalooza, where they took seventh.
Why WFP?
Wells is excited to be a part of the World Fitness Project (WFP). "They’re trying to professionalize [the sport] in a different way, and I think that’s really cool," she said. "They care about the athletes, and they’re making us the priority. That’s what really sparked my attention — being a part of an organization that’s putting us first."
Juggling a Busy Season
While Wells looks ahead to the WFP, she is simultaneously focused on the CrossFit season. "My goal this year is to qualify for the Games. After the Open, I’ll do the online Semifinals. The dream is to qualify through online Semifinals, but it’s going to be really difficult," she said. She admits that she, like many other athletes in her position, is taking on a lot. They’ll need to consider when to peak, when to prioritize one competition over another, and how to maintain a certain level of health and fitness from now until December.
Conclusion
Sydney Wells is a talented CrossFit athlete with a busy season ahead of her. With a coveted Pro roster spot for the inaugural season of the World Fitness Project (WFP) and a goal to qualify for the CrossFit Games, she is taking on a lot. We wish her the best of luck in her upcoming competitions.
FAQs
- What is the World Fitness Project (WFP)?
The WFP is an organization that aims to professionalize the sport of fitness. - What is Sydney Wells’ goal for the CrossFit season?
Sydney Wells’ goal is to qualify for the CrossFit Games. - How does she plan to achieve this goal?
She plans to qualify through the online Semifinals, but acknowledges that it will be a difficult process. - What is the WFP Tour?
The WFP Tour is a season-long running leaderboard that allows athletes to compete in multiple competitions with outcomes carrying over. - What is Sydney Wells’ favorite part of the WFP Tour?
She enjoys the idea of a season-long running leaderboard and the opportunity to compete in multiple competitions with outcomes carrying over.
