UNDER ARMOUR TURF GAMES FITTEST IN THE CITY
SEPTEMBER 14th 2019 – The location was CrossFit Putney in London’s Southwest. 48 athletes, 24 women and 24 men lined up to be crowned London’s Under Armour Turf Games Fittest in the City.
Athletes were invited to compete at this event based on results over the past 12-18 months taking part at Turf Games events. Athletes who were part of winning teams were invited first alongside athletes who had made multiple finals plus a number of wildcard entries. The only way to qualify for a Fittest in the City is to have competed at a Turf Games team event previously.
We always knew this was going to be a big event with the calibre of athletes accepting the invitations. However, it is fair to say the competition exceeded everyone’s expectations. For a lot of these athletes, it was their first time competing as an individual. Putting yourself on show with nowhere to hide and to be judged takes a huge amount of courage.
Working with Under Armour elevated the event to a whole new level with all the athletes looking amazing in the latest performance product including the Rush tops and Tribase Reign trainers as well as the content coming off the back of the athlete performances.
With hundreds of spectators cheering on the athletes, it was not hard to see why so many people hit PBs and got wrapped up in the atmosphere.
A massive thankyou to all the judges and crew who made the event possible. After each event the judge and crew team gets stronger and stronger. If you want to be part of this amazing community - fill in your details in the 'Volunteer' section HERE
RESULTS
MEN’S CHAMPION – MICHAEL SMITH
2nd – Will Kane
3rd – Keith Barlow
WOMEN’S CHAMPION – RUTH HITCHEN
2nd – Robin Swinkles
3rd - Zoe Lawrenson
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LEADERBOARD
Michael and Ruth have booked their ticket to Sydney as part of Team UK to take on Team Oz in Sydney in November in the 2nd Official ‘Ashes of Fitness’.
WORKOUT RESULTS
Here are the scores from the majority of the workouts. To see the full workout list and also results please click further below.
RUN/ROW
Athletes had to complete a 2km/1.5km outdoor run and make their way back into CrossFit Putney where on minute 12 of the 20 minute time cap workout they began a 2km/1.5km row
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WOMEN 1.5km row times |
MEN 2km row times |
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1st – Robin Swinkles – 5.12 |
1st – Keith Barlow - 6.30 |
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2nd – Ruth Hitchen – 5.32 |
2nd – Luke Ebron - 6.38 |
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3rd – Emma Kirk –Odunubi – 5.37 |
3rd – Joshua Al-chamaa - 6.39 |
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4th – Jo Richardson-Watmore – 5.39 |
4th – Michael Smith - 6.44 |
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5th – Tiffanie West – 5.40 |
5th – Sior Walbyoff - 6.54 |
BODYWEIGHT BLOWOUT + 3RM DEADLIFT
Athletes had 0-2 minutes to perform max reps of bodyweight barbell back squats. Then a 2 minute transition into 6 minutes to set a 3RM max deadlift.
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WOMEN Reps Bodyweight Squats |
MEN Reps Bodyweight Squats |
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1st – Beth Poppleton - 35 reps |
1st – Will Kane - 48 reps |
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2nd – Zoe Lawrenson - 33 reps |
2nd – Daine Mitchell - 47 reps |
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3rd – Alice Hayes - 32 reps |
3rd – Joshua Al-chamaa - 46 reps |
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4th – Ruth Hitchen - 30 reps |
3rd – Scott Britton - 46 reps |
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4th – Rachel Langford - 30 reps |
3rd – Miles Canning - 46 reps |
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4th – Jess Rosart - 30 reps |
6th - Dan O'Connor - 45 reps |
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WOMEN 3RM Deadlift |
MEN 3RM Deadlift |
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1st – Eorann O'Neill - 151kg |
1st – Miles Canning - 220kg |
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2nd – Robin Swinkles - 150kg |
2nd – Luke Ebron - 215kg |
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3rd – Sian Myers - 142kg |
3rd – James Pook 212kg |
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4th – Jo Richardson-Watmore – 5.39 |
4th – Michael Smith - 211kg |
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5th – Emma Kirk-Odunubi - 135kg |
5th – Keith Barlow - 210kg |
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5th - Jess Rosart - 135kg |
5th – Ollie Cooper Miller – 210kg |
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7th - Chrissy Birtwistle - 134kg |
5th - Chris Rigby - 210kg |
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
Athletes had to complete 3 rounds for time of – 30 wall balls 6/9kg, 20 alternating dumbbell snatches 15/22.5kg, 10 box step overs 20/24” while holding 2 x 15/22.5kg by their side.
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WOMEN'S Times |
MEN'S Times |
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1st – Jo Richardson-Watmore - 6.12 |
1st – Will Kane - 7.13 |
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2nd – Ruth Hitchin - 6.38 |
2nd – Michael Smith - 7.14 |
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3rd – Robin Swinkles - 6.39 |
3rd – Miles Canning - 7.33 |
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4th – Emily Heffernan - 7.15 |
4th – Eamon Kelly - 7.47 |
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5th - Jess Rosart - 7.19 |
5th – Freddie Ray - 8.21 |
THE SPRINT
Athletes had to complete 500m on the ski erg straight into 25/15 cals on the Rogue Echo bike
| WOMEN'S Times | MEN'S Times |
| 1st – Ruth Hitchen - 2.39 | 1st – Joshua Al-chamaa - 2.28 |
| 2nd – Robin Swinkles - 2.40 | 2nd – Keith Barlow - 2.29 |
| 3rd – Jo Richardson-Watmore - 2.45 | 3rd – Ollie Cooper-Millar - 2.30 |
| 4th – Emily Heffernan - 2.48 | 3rd – Harvey Lawton - 2.30 |
| 4th - Tiff West - 2.48 | 3rd – Freddie Ray - 2.30 |
Click HERE for the full results of all the workouts and scores.
PHOTOS
Click HERE to see images from the day. If you are to post, please tag @turfgames @underarmouruk #IWILL and photographer @rxdphotography
Below is our amazing team of crew and judges who continue to go over and above at each comp - the day wouldn't have been the same without them all.
A huge thanks to BLK BOX, our official equipment partner for supply the gear for the workout. Fresh Fitness Food, KIN Nutrition and Invictus Capsules for fueling the athletes and spectators as well as all the brands that contributed to the goodie bags.
Looking forward to seeing loads of the images from the day shared on socials.
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