CrossFit Open Workout 19.1 chaos as server issues prevent score submissions before deadline
- Many users complain about not being able to upload Workout 19.1 scores on official website, with organisers apologising over gaffe amid criticism
The new era of the CrossFit Open got off to a rocky start with many users experiencing problems when trying to submit their scores for the week one workout.
A server issue, which organisers later said had been resolved, prevented some CrossFitters from uploading their Workout 19.1 scores online via the official website before Monday’s deadline of 5pm Pacific time.
“The issue has been identified. Our team is working to correct it,” read a tweet from the official CrossFit Games account.
“Right now, some athletes are able to submit scores via the website but not the app. Please submit scores via the Games site,” the tweet added, posting a link.
The top 20 men and women in the Open, where athletes record videos of themselves performing the workouts, will secure invites to this summer’s CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, under revamped qualifying rules for the 2019 season.