We have now all of the respect on this planet for the photographers and videographers who convey us nearer to the CrossFit motion that we cowl yearly.
Our phrases come alive with the pictures they create, and the moments they seize evoke feelings that resonate with us and assist us construct connections.
I additionally began my images journey in 2024 and acquired invaluable recommendation, instruction, and assist from many of those beneficiant, artistic individuals.
- And now we have bonded within the trenches of many media rooms.
The assist I’ve skilled from photographers actually represents why all of us received concerned on this passionate world of aggressive health.
There are lots of awe-inspiring photographs on the market from this previous 12 months, so we requested a few of our mates who’ve labored with us to decide on their favourite photograph they took in 2024. It’s a tall job to slender it down to 1 for such a gifted group of people, however the outcomes beneath converse for themselves.
Our Favourite CrossFit Images of 2024
Carlos Fleury
Carlos Fleury labored with us on the 2024 CrossFit Video games, 4 days of uncooked emotion the place photographers, creators, and writers demonstrated professionalism, stoicism, and beauty.
- Fleury selected this photograph of the award ceremony on Sunday on the Video games as one in every of his favorites and most significant of the 12 months.
Marius Vérité
Marius Vérité on his photograph alternative: “This can be a image I took of Victor Hoffer at TYR Wodapalooza. He was not competing however was watching from the VIP space, arms on the fence, trying on the ground. I used to be within the media pit, trying round. (I try this rather a lot at competitions, to catch moments you won’t discover whereas being centered on the ground motion.)”
- “Victor is without doubt one of the athletes I do know on a extra private degree, so I instantly acknowledged him up there. It was raining, I took the image, and all of the planets aligned to create this shot. That’s, to today, one in every of my favourite photos I’ve ever taken,” he concluded.
Sebastian Vallejo
Sebastian Vallejo on his photograph alternative: “Head held excessive, imaginative and prescient set on the inconceivable. The GOAT doesn’t comply with paths – she creates them. #builtdifferent #onlyone.” (Picture taken on the 2024 Rogue Invitational.)
Sebastian Castillo
Sebastian Castillo on his photograph alternative: “I like it as a result of it’s Dallin leaping into the scene as a severe contender. I really feel like this was the second that he crossed the edge.” (Picture taken on the 2024 Syndicate Crown.)
Heather Weir
Throughout TYR Wodapalooza SoCal, Heather Weir was capturing for Recognized and Knowable. After one of many exercises completed, Gui Malheiros was nonetheless on the high of the rope when he turned to the group in celebration. “I’m fairly positive I’m the one one who caught Gui in that second, so I like that one,” Weir mentioned.
Niclas Ericsson
Niclas Ericsson on his photograph alternative: “To see BKG qualify for his eleventh consecutive CrossFit Video games is superb and reveals his capability as an athlete.” (Picture taken through the 2024 Europe Semifinal.)
Anthony Ledesma
Anthony Ledesma was capturing on the Masters CrossFit Video games by Legends when Will Moorad donned his Lazar Ðukić jersey as an alternative of his personal for the ultimate occasion. He gained convincingly, changing into the Fittest on Earth within the 35-39 males’s division.
Sara Ines Chew
Sara Ines Chew on her photograph alternative: “I took this photograph through the first occasion of the Groups competitors on the CrossFit Video games 2024. What makes this shot so particular to me is how Anita Martinez, the Mexican athlete from the Queretaro Group, stands out together with her power and dedication, even whereas surrounded by so many athletes. Her and her crew’s exhausting work paid off, securing a powerful 14th place end.”
Dallas Hamm
On the 2024 West Coast Basic, Justin Medeiros had some floor to make up after day one. Dallas Hamm, Medeiros’s pal, coaching companion, and media creator, took this photograph as Medeiros sat within the warm-up space, centered on the duty. The one time he held the lead was the one time it counts – on the finish of the weekend.
Susana Rodriguez
Susana Rodriguez on her photograph alternative: “Capturing the end result of exhausting work, belief, and triumph after a 12 months of returning to the competitors ground. Strolling with Haley Adams via this journey has been about witnessing her development as an individual and athlete, in addition to my very own development as a photographer.” (Picture taken on the 2024 Rogue Invitational.)
Chad Mueller
On the 2024 CrossFit Video games, Chad Mueller was capturing for his, Patrick Clark, and Brian Pal’s B. Pleasant Health model. The photograph was taken through the observe and area occasion below the Friday evening lights. It reveals Danielle Brandon’s energy and pace, a lot in order that she seems to be floating.
Scott Freymond
The TYR Cup at Wodapalooza SoCal was my favourite occasion I’ve coated, fingers down. Seeing the gathering of particular person athletes come collectively to work as a crew was a pleasure to witness.
Pat Vellner gained the Lazar Ðukić MVP award, accepting the trophy with tears in his eyes. Ðukić was the primary to reply to his invite to SoCal. This photograph was taken through the seaside run portion of Occasion 4. “Uncle Pat” is making his means again below the Huntington Seaside pier, cool, calm, and picked up.
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Featured picture: Scott Freymond
