Leigh Coates came second, a Hong Kong-based Brit, in the 55-59 category at the CrossFit Games 2022. She feels the pressure this year. Photo: CrossFit Games

Hongkonger feeling the pressure to repeat CrossFit Games performance

Leigh Coates qualifies for the CrossFit Games 2023, and is trying to block out the pressure to repeat her podium finish.

25 Jun 2023 - 11:54AM

Hong Kong natural bodybuilder’s world medal challenges myths about Asians

Marvin Fok hopes to break stereotypes about Asian’ ability to compete with rivals of European or African descent after he overcame self-doubt to finish second.

Marvin Fok hopes to break stereotypes about Asian’ ability to compete with rivals of European or African descent after he overcame self-doubt to finish second.

7 Dec 2022 - 12:00PM

Explainer | CrossFit Games: changes to qualification process, standardised semi-finals

CrossFit will programme the workouts for all individual and team semi-finals globally and allocate Games spots according to the strength of the field at the competition.

CrossFit will programme the workouts for all individual and team semi-finals globally and allocate Games spots according to the strength of the field at the competition.

12 Oct 2022 - 8:59PM

Hong Kong to host first Hyrox fitness race in Asia

Hyrox is a fitness race for all abilities, testing everything from running to pulling, pushing, throwing and jumping.

Hyrox is a fitness race for all abilities, testing everything from running to pulling, pushing, throwing and jumping.

13 Aug 2022 - 1:24PM

Sacrifices pay off for Hong Kong athlete on CrossFit podium

Leigh Coates leaves Hong Kong and her family for five months, to pursue the dream of competing at the CrossFit Games.

Leigh Coates leaves Hong Kong and her family for five months, to pursue the dream of competing at the CrossFit Games.

11 Aug 2022 - 3:46PM

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Justin Medeiros wins his second Fittest on Earth title. Photo: CrossFit Games

Toomey and Medeiros win CrossFit Games again

Tia-Clair Toomey makes history by winning her sixth straight title, the most of an athlete in CrossFit’s history.

8 Aug 2022 - 7:47PM

Live: watch final day of 2022 CrossFit Games, as history beckons for Toomey

Tia-Clair Toomey and Justin Medeiros enter the final day in pole position after four days of competition.

Tia-Clair Toomey and Justin Medeiros enter the final day in pole position after four days of competition.

8 Aug 2022 - 7:15PM

CrossFit Games results, day four: Toomey, Medeiros in pole position

Defending champions Tia Clair-Toomey and Justin Medeiros sit atop women’s and men’s leader boards at 2022 CrossFit Games going into final events on Sunday.

Defending champions Tia Clair-Toomey and Justin Medeiros sit atop women’s and men’s leader boards at 2022 CrossFit Games going into final events on Sunday.

8 Aug 2022 - 6:52PM

Explainer | What is the CrossFit Games 2022 prize money?

The winners of the CrossFit Games take home a large purse with the largest amount going to the individual athletes.

The winners of the CrossFit Games take home a large purse with the largest amount going to the individual athletes.

7 Aug 2022 - 11:02AM

Watch CrossFit Games day four live

Tia-Clair Toomey is back on top of the leader board and heads into the weekend with history in sight, while Ricky Garard is fighting to win his first title.

Tia-Clair Toomey is back on top of the leader board and heads into the weekend with history in sight, while Ricky Garard is fighting to win his first title.

7 Aug 2022 - 11:06AM

CrossFit Games: Toomey, Garard top leader boards after day 3

Australian five-time champ Tia-Clair Toomey moves into first place overall for first time this week with three strong finishes on Friday at the 2022 CrossFit Games.

Australian five-time champ Tia-Clair Toomey moves into first place overall for first time this week with three strong finishes on Friday at the 2022 CrossFit Games.

6 Aug 2022 - 11:47AM

Watch CrossFit Games 2022 day three live

The CrossFit Games enter their third day of competition and it’s all to play for with tight bunch at the top of the leader board.

The CrossFit Games enter their third day of competition and it’s all to play for with tight bunch at the top of the leader board.

5 Aug 2022 - 8:43PM

Tia-Clair Toomey climbs leader board on day 2 of CrossFit Games

Tia-Clair Toomey, who is chasing sixth title, jumps from eighth to third overall after ‘shuttle to overhead’ contest.

Tia-Clair Toomey, who is chasing sixth title, jumps from eighth to third overall after ‘shuttle to overhead’ contest.

5 Aug 2022 - 4:35PM

Live: watch all the action from day 2 of the 2022 CrossFit Games

Athletes were supposed to have a break on Thursday, but bad weather forced second event to be carried over from opening day.

Athletes were supposed to have a break on Thursday, but bad weather forced second event to be carried over from opening day.

5 Aug 2022 - 4:33PM

Confusion and weather disruption on day 1 of CrossFit Games

Fans and athletes alike were confused as judges lost count of how many laps the athletes had completed during the opening bike workout.

Fans and athletes alike were confused as judges lost count of how many laps the athletes had completed during the opening bike workout.

5 Aug 2022 - 4:27PM

Live: watch Tia-Clair Toomey chase history at CrossFit Games 2022

Games start in Madison on Wednesday as history beckons for Tia-Clair Toomey, who is looking to become only athlete with six Fittest on Earth titles.

Games start in Madison on Wednesday as history beckons for Tia-Clair Toomey, who is looking to become only athlete with six Fittest on Earth titles.

3 Aug 2022 - 10:02PM

Explainer | CrossFit Games 2022: Who is Justin Medeiros, the fittest man in the world?

Justin Medeiros worked with Mat Fraser to take his performance to the next level and win the CrossFit Games, now he is back to defend his title.

Justin Medeiros worked with Mat Fraser to take his performance to the next level and win the CrossFit Games, now he is back to defend his title.

28 Jul 2022 - 9:30PM

Hong Kong coach makes the cut for CrossFit Games with ‘Mayhem Mindset’

Victoria Campos’ decision to temporarily move to US and train at one of world’s leading CrossFit gyms under Rich Froning pays off in spades as she qualifies for 2022 Games.

Victoria Campos’ decision to temporarily move to US and train at one of world’s leading CrossFit gyms under Rich Froning pays off in spades as she qualifies for 2022 Games.

19 Jun 2022 - 12:20PM

Tired of hiding his sexuality, CrossFit coach finds tolerance in Hong Kong

‘I can express myself here,’ insists Lucas Morimitiso, now a coach at CrossFit Typhoon in Sai Ying Pun, after previously working in the Middle East where he says ‘there is no tolerance’.

‘I can express myself here,’ insists Lucas Morimitiso, now a coach at CrossFit Typhoon in Sai Ying Pun, after previously working in the Middle East where he says ‘there is no tolerance’.

11 Jun 2022 - 10:17AM

How Mat Fraser is finding retirement as ‘rewarding’ as competing

Five times CrossFit Games winner Mat Fraser is surprised to find retirement has many parallels to competing, as he launches an app for athletes.

Five times CrossFit Games winner Mat Fraser is surprised to find retirement has many parallels to competing, as he launches an app for athletes.

25 Mar 2022 - 4:45PM