The CrossFit Open is approaching! Running February 23rd to March 27th, the Open is a showcase for hundreds of thousands of athletes to demonstrate their physical fitness.
Here’s our short list of women to watch in the Individual Women or Masters Women categories.
Annie “Iceland Annie” Thorisdottir
Instagram: anniethorisdottir
Age: 27
Owns CrossFit Reykjavik in Reykjavik, Iceland
2012 CrossFit Games, 1st place Individual Women
2014 CrossFit Games, 2nd place Individual Women
2015 CrossFit Games, 38th Individual Women
2016 CrossFit Games, 13th Individual Women
Fun Fact: Well-known for her smile while competing and positive attitude
Cheryl Brost
Instagram: cherylbrost
Age: 45
Attends CrossFit Allstar in Kamuela, HI
2012 CrossFit Games, 15th place Individual Women
2014 CrossFit Games, 2nd place Masters Women 40-44
2015 CrossFit Games, 4th place Masters Women 40-44
2016 CrossFit Games, 1st place Masters Women 45-49
Fun Fact: Former All-American soccer player
Shelley Noyce
Instagram: crossfit515
Age: 60
Attends CrossFit 515 in Grimes, IA
2012 CrossFit Games, 11th in Masters Women 55–59
2013 CrossFit Games, 11th in Masters Women 55–59
2014 CrossFit Games, 11th in Masters Women 55–59
2016 CrossFit Games, 3rd in Masters Women 60+
Fun Fact: The Noyces are known as “The CrossFit Family”—she and her children own and operate CrossFit 515 and compete in the Games.
Stay tuned for the biggest news from the CrossFit Open!