2015 KCECC Athlete Update
2015 KCECC Athlete Update


Austin Malleolo
Austin Malleolo has been a well known athlete since coming on the CrossFit scene and has dominated his region for the most part since then. He is a four times games athlete and is not no stranger to the East Coast Championships. We can’t wait to see if this is the year he will take the podium stance! Don’t miss it!
Region: North East
Affiliate: Reebok CrossFit One
Height: 5-5
Weight: 175 lbs
Games Competitor: 2011, 2012, 2013
Notable Finishes: 8th place finish at The 2012 CrossFit Games.
Snatch: 255 lbs
CJ: 325 lbs
Back Squat: 420 lbs
Deadlift: 570 lbs
Max Pull-ups: 65
Fran: 2:11

Kristan Clever
As one of CrossFit’s all-time fiercest competitors, Kris Clever was crowned the 2010 “Fittest Woman on Earth” and has added three different Top 5 CrossFit Games finishes to her resume. Although she has taken time off from competing as an individual since 2013, Clever has decided to take part in the 2015 Kill Cliff East Coast Championships. Will she once again stand atop a first place podium?
Region: Southern California
Affiliate: Valley CrossFit
Height: 5’2
Weight: 131 lbs
Games Appearances: 2013 and 2014 CrossFit Games
Notable Finishes: 14th Place finish overall at the 2013 CrossFit Games
C&J: 205 lbs
Snatch: 178 lbs
Deadlift: 360 lbs
Back Squat: 295 lbs
Man Pull-Ups: 42

Kenny Leverich
Kenny has a background of playing football and rugby in high school giving him foundational strength which has carried over easily into his CrossFit Career. Ken has competed at the CrossFit Games as an individual since 2012 and has finished in the top 30 each time. He is best known for his stylish good looks, chiseled physique, and “good guy” reputation. Will be don those attributes along with a podium finish at the upcoming ECC?
Region: Southern California
Affiliate: Orange CrossFit
Height: 5-8
Weight: 180
Games Competitor: 2012, 2013 and 2014
Notable Finishes: 1st Place Regionals Finish 2013 and 2014, 7th Place in 2014 “21-15-9 Complex” Games event 2014.
Snatch: 280 lbs
CJ: 345 lbs
Fran: 2:17

Sam Briggs
Briggs is a bear of an athlete and has proven this time and time again when competing. She is best known for her insatiable engine and fluid techniques. Give her any sort of grinding chipper and she will show you how to own it. Briggs fought back from injury in 2012 to later win the CrossFit Games in 2013. However, after barely missed qualifying for this year’s Games she hasn’t shown any sign of slowing down. Will she show up determined to own this years top spot at the ECC?
Region: Europe
Affiliate: CrossFit Black Five
Height: 5-5
Weight: 136
Games Competitor: 2013
Notable Finishes: Fittest Woman on Earth 2013 CrossFit Games.
Snatch: 158 lb
CJ: 198 lb
Back Squat: 275 lb
Deadlift: 374 lb
Max Pull-ups: 49
Fran: 2:35

ZA Anderson
ZA Anderson was a fiercely competitive athlete throughout college as a Division II wrestler. He placed 10th at the 2013 CrossFit Games and has continued training since then. Anderson is best known for his brute strength and power. He will be competing with team Pure Strength. Will they give last year’s vets a run for their money?
Region: Southeast
Affiliate: CrossFit Paragon
Weight: 215 lbs
Games Competitor: 2013
Notable Finishes: 10th Place at 2013 CrossFit Games.
Snatch: 300 lb
Deadlift: 600 lb
Isabel: 1:20