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CrossFit Games 2008

Aromas, California · 2008

CrossFit Games 2008: results, champions and standings

CrossFit Games 2008 (CrossFit Ranch, Aromas, California): champions Jason Khalipa and Caity Matter; the full final standings and every event's results.

Official leaderboard

Champions

  • Men

    Jason Khalipa

  • Women

    Caity Matter

The essentials

Edition
2008
Venue
CrossFit Ranch
City
Aromas, California
Athletes
Men 119 · Women 36

Results

Final standings as published. Pick an event to see its table.

  1. 2ndJosh Everett
  2. 1stJason Khalipa
  3. 3rdJeremy Thiel
Men
RankAthleteCountry
1Jason Khalipa
2Josh Everett
3Jeremy Thiel
4Pat Barber
5Jeff Tincher
6Rick Frausto
7Dutch Lowy
8Matt Chan
9Lucas Brainerd
10Chris Spealler
Official leaderboard

The events

  • Event 1

    Fran

    Format21-15-9 reps for timeTime cap12 min
    1. ·Thrusters (95 / 65 lb.)
    2. ·Pull-ups

    Standards

    Thruster 95 / 65 lb.: hip clearly below the top of the knee at the bottom, hips and legs extended with arms locked out overhead at the top. Pull-up: arms fully extended at the bottom; the rep counts only when the chest (clavicle down) touches the bar.
    See results

    Published by CrossFit as Workout A. Athletes were given assigned start times.

  • Event 2

    Deadlift / Burpee

    Format5 rounds for timeTime cap12 min
    1. 5deadlifts (275 / 185 lb.)
    2. 10burpees

    Standards

    Deadlift 275 / 185 lb., no dropping the bar; burpee: chest and thighs to the ground, clap overhead while airborne with hips and legs extended
    See results

    Published by CrossFit as Workout B. Athletes were given assigned start times.

  • Event 3

    Hill Run

    FormatFor timeTime cap20 min
    1. ·Hill run, approximately 750 meters, steep and off-trail over rough terrain
    See results

    Athletes were given assigned start times.

  • Event 4

    Squat Grace

    FormatFor time

    Scoring: The final heat (top 20 per division) started staggered by their combined Saturday time gaps, so the first to finish was the overall winner; each athlete's event time was finish time minus start time.

    1. 30squat clean and jerks (155 / 100 lb.)

    Standards

    Barbell 155 / 100 lb.
    See results

    Sunday's workout. Top 40 men and top 40 women competed in the early afternoon, everyone else in the morning.

Frequently asked questions

Who won the CrossFit Games 2008?

Jason Khalipa (men) and Caity Matter (women).

Who made the podium at the CrossFit Games 2008?

Men: 1. Jason Khalipa, 2. Josh Everett, 3. Jeremy Thiel. Women: 1. Caity Matter, 2. Tanya Wagner, 3. Gillian Mounsey.

Where was the CrossFit Games 2008 held?

CrossFit Ranch, Aromas, California.

How many events did the CrossFit Games 2008 have?

4 events: Fran, Deadlift / Burpee, Hill Run, Squat Grace.

Sources