A weekend of tight races, veteran dominance, and clutch performances determined who advanced to the 2026 CrossFit Games.
The 2026 Legends Del Mar Semifinal hosted the first ever in-person semifinals for the masters age groups and delivered a full weekend of high-level competition, dramatic finishes, and veteran performances as athletes across all divisions battled for a coveted spot at the 2026 CrossFit Games.
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With limited qualifying positions in each age group, the margin for error was razor thin—none more evident than in the Elite Women’s division.
Thirty two total athletes punched their ticket to the CrossFit Games later this summer in San Jose, CA.
Elite Women
The headline moment of the weekend came in the Elite Women’s field, where the final qualifying spot was decided by a tiebreak.
Olivia Kerstetter dominated the competition with 465 points, securing the win and a Games berth. Behind her, Abigail Domit and Lydia Fish finished tied at 415 points, with Domit earning the second qualifying spot via tiebreak thanks to stronger event finishes.
Adding to the drama, Danielle Brandon finished just one point back at 414, making it one of the tightest finishes of the weekend.
Qualifiers:
Olivia Kerstetter (1st — 465 pts)
Abigail Domit (2nd — 415 pts, wins tiebreak)
Elite Men
The Elite Men’s division was defined by control at the top.
Dallin Pepper led from start to finish, winning with 485 points and never finishing outside the top two. 2024 CrossFit Games Champion James Sprague secured the second qualifying spot with 460 points, holding a comfortable margin over the rest of the field.
Qualifiers:
Dallin Pepper (1st — 485 pts)
James Sprague (2nd — 460 pts)
Men 35–39
Scott Panchik led the division with 488 points, while Sam Dancer and Brendan Willis secured the remaining Games spots. Willis narrowly held off Tyler Tosunian by just one point for the final qualifying position.
Qualifiers:
Scott Panchik (1st — 488 pts)
Sam Dancer (2nd — 444 pts)
Brendan Willis (3rd — 425 pts)
Women 35–39
Carolyne Prevost controlled the field with 480 points, followed by Katie Canning and Katrina Rasmussen.
Qualifiers:
Carolyne Prevost (1st — 480 pts)
Katie Canning (2nd — 448 pts)
Katrina Rasmussen (3rd — 418 pts)
Men 40–44
Bradley Alcock claimed the win with 472 points, while Kyle Ruth and Nicholas Altilbers rounded out the qualifying spots.
Qualifiers:
Bradley Alcock (1st — 472 pts)
Kyle Ruth (2nd — 428 pts)
Nicholas Altilbers (3rd — 412 pts)
Women 40–44
Carly Newlands edged a tight race with 435 points, just ahead of Stivalys Mendez, with Nicky Berman securing the final qualifying spot.
Qualifiers:
Carly Newlands (1st — 435 pts)
Stivalys Mendez (2nd — 432 pts)
Nicky Berman (3rd — 412 pts)
Men 45–49
Andy Timm led the division with 460 points, while Buck Jacobs secured the second qualifying position.
Qualifiers:
Andy Timm (1st — 460 pts)
Buck Jacobs (2nd — 444 pts)
Women 45–49
Rebecca Voigt Miller added another chapter to her historic career, winning the division with 480 points and earning her 15th CrossFit Games qualification, extending her all-time record. Jen Mikesh claimed the second qualifying spot.
Qualifiers:
Rebecca Voigt Miller (1st — 480 pts)
Jen Mikesh (2nd — 456 pts)
Women 50–54
Qualifiers:
Carol Mezen (1st — 488 pts)
Tea Gebbie (2nd — 464 pts)
Men 50–54
6 x CrossFit Games Champion Jason Grubb delivered a dominant performance with 488 points, leading the division from the top. Jeremiah Head secured the second qualifying spot in a dramatic race in the final event.
Qualifiers:
Jason Grubb (1st — 488 pts)
Jeremiah Head (2nd — 468 pts)
Men 55–59
Qualifier:
Eric Smith (1st — 346 pts)
Women 55–59
Another tiebreak scenario emerged as Cindy Hinkle and Tonia Osborne both finished with 382 points. Hinkle secured the lone qualifying spot via tiebreak.
Qualifier:
Cindy Hinkle (1st — 382 pts, wins tiebreak)
Men 60–64
Qualifier:
Paul McCrary (1st — 373 pts)
Women 60–64
Qualifier:
Rose Wall (1st — 364 pts)
Men 65–69
Qualifier:
Arthur Astorino (1st — 355 pts)
Women 65–69
Qualifier:
Denise Moore (1st — 391 pts)
Men 70+
Multiple time CrossFit Games Champion David Hippensteel dominated the division, winning the first three events and finishing with 382 points.
Qualifier:
David Hippensteel (1st — 382 pts)
Women 70+
Qualifier:
Terry Carey (1st — 391 pts)
How To Watch 2026 Magic City CrossFit Semifinal Replay
The 2026 Magic City CrossFit Semifinal is available to watch on FloElite and the FloSports app.