The 2026 CrossFit Games qualifying picture continued to take shape this past weekend, with three Semifinal events taking place across the globe: Copa Sur in Brazil, Far East Throwdown in South Korea and the Magic City Games in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Copa Sur and Far East Throwdown sent Individual and Team athletes to the CrossFit Games, while Magic City put the spotlight entirely on Masters athletes, giving age-group competitors another in-person stage to earn their spot in San Jose
Copa Sur
Copa Sur featured one of the weekend’s deepest international fields, with two men, two women and one team qualifying for the 2026 CrossFit Games.
The weekend’s programming included six workouts, opening with the longer “Move Max” test and closing with “Last One Standing,” an elimination-style finale that repeated the drama of last year’s closing event.
Copa Sur Qualifiers
Men:
- Kalyan Souza
- Benjamin Reyes
Women:
- Anikha Greer
- Miley Wade
Team:
- CrossFit Hendersonville - Mayhem
Far East Throwdown
In Busan, South Korea, the Far East Throwdown offered one qualifying spot per Individual division and one team spot. With no margin for error, Henrik Haapalainen and Siria Meha emerged as the weekend’s individual winners, while CrossFit Aylesbury secured the team berth.
Far East Throwdown Qualifiers
Men:
- Henrik Haapalainen
Women:
- Siria Meha
Team:
- CrossFit Aylesbury
- Magic City Games
Magic City Games: Masters Get Their Moment on the Semifinal Stage
While Copa Sur and Far East Throwdown advanced Individual and Team athletes, the Magic City Games provided something different—a dedicated, in-person Semifinal for Masters athletes.
Held in Birmingham, the event gave age-group competitors a direct path to qualify for the CrossFit Games on the competition floor, rather than through online stages alone. With limited spots available in each division, every event carried weight from start to finish.
The format brought Masters athletes into a live, head-to-head environment where placement mattered in real time. For many, it was an opportunity to compete under the same conditions as the Individual field—on a live stage, against a full field, with immediate consequences on the leaderboard.
“This weekend was a special one for the Magic City CrossFit Semifinal,” said event director Micah Shoemaker. “From the athletes on the floor to the energy in the arena, it was a weekend full of big moments, hard efforts, and a community that showed up in a major way. Partnering with FloElite for our broadcast this weekend was an incredible experience. Not only did they provide the technical support we needed, but they were also a true partner throughout the entire process. We're excited about the future.”
By the end of the weekend, qualifiers across all age groups had earned their spots through in-person competition, marking a continued shift toward greater visibility and opportunity for Masters athletes within the CrossFit Games season.
Magic City Games Masters Qualifiers
Men 35–39:
- Marquan Jones
- Erik Thomas
- Austin Nedelcoff
Women 35–39:
- Marisa Flowers
- Jessica Meek
- Sami Scorzelli
Men 40–44:
- Ross Bradley
- Luis Perez
- Joel Werner
Women 40–44:
- Megan Apostoleris
- Megan Scales
- Katrina Laclair
Men 45–49:
- Chris Reil
- David Johnston
- Women 45–49:
- Lauren Cullen
- Stephanie Roy
Men 50–54:
- Breck Berry
- Mike Kern
Women 50–54:
- Christine Hoffmann
- Misty Ritter
Men 55–59:
- Chad Stewart
Women 55–59:
- Dana Mather
Men 60–64:
- Gregory Weate
Women 60–64:
- Angela Yates
Men 65–69:
- Wayne O’Hara
Women 65–69:
- Nancy Edmonson
Men 70+:
- Doug Worrall
Women 70+:
- Betty Hardin