Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Last week the CrossFit Games Quarterfinal leaderboard was finalized and with that a qualifying stage of the 2026 Games also was closed. In the aftermath of that stage closing, discussions were had throughout the community regarding the reintroduced stage of the Games qualifying process. Is it necessary? What purpose does it have? Is it effective? Are the tests valid? Those were some of the questions and topics of debate regarding the Quarterfinals.
Jon Williams, owner and founder of CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho joins the panel that includes host Brian Friend, Scotty Freymond and Clay Hamilton to discuss what Quarterfinals got right and got wrong.
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Last week the CrossFit Games Quarterfinal leaderboard was finalized and with that a qualifying stage of the 2026 Games also was closed. In the aftermath of that stage closing, discussions were had throughout the community regarding the reintroduced stage of the Games qualifying process. Is it necessary? What purpose does it have? Is it effective? Are the tests valid? Those were some of the questions and topics of debate regarding the Quarterfinals.
Jon Williams, owner and founder of CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho joins the panel that includes host Brian Friend, Scotty Freymond and Clay Hamilton to discuss what Quarterfinals got right and got wrong.
This episode is brought to you by Muscle Rehab and Reyllen Fitness
Muscle Rehab | https://musclerehab.biz
Recovery matters. Muscle Rehab makes magnesium sprays and bath products designed for athletes who push hard.
Scan the QR code to head straight to their Amazon store and check them out.
Reyllen Fitness | reyllen.com
A brand built around one idea: pursuing excellence - in life and in training.
Their gymnastic grips and performance gear are designed for athletes who show up every day and demand more from their equipment.
No shortcuts, no gimmicks, just gear made to handle real training sessions.
Head to reyllenusa.com for US and reyllen.com for UK / EU and use code FITNESSUNDERFIRE for 20% off your first order!
