2015 Wodapalooza Talent

2015 Wodapalooza Talent

Dec 22, 2014 by Lindsey Guelde
2015 Wodapalooza Talent

Spencer Hendel

Spencer Hendel has been a major name in the CrossFit world and has continued to stay at the top of the game throughout the evolution of the sport. He is a 4x Games competitor and is bet known for his strength and technique. Will having experience competing alongside most of the other competitors give him enough of an advantage to take the podium at this year’s Wodapalooza?

Region: North East
Affiliate: Reebok CrossFit Medfield
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Games Competitor: Qualified as an individual 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Also placed 4th at regionals for 2013 and 2014.
Notable Finishes: 1st Place finish at 2012 CrossFit Games obstacle course.
Snatch: 305 lbs
CJ: 365 lbs
Back Squat: 535 lbs
Deadlift: 550 lbs
Grace: 1:30
Fran: 2:25


Matt Chan
Matt Chan is a firefighter from Denver, Co. and took up CrossFit to help improve his endurance for his career. After four Top 10 finishes at the CrossFit Games Chan is now one of the most known veterans and is a full-time athlete. We expect to see Chan continue to dominate the sport and look forward to watching him compete at Wodapalooza!

Region: South West
Affiliate: Reebok CrossFit Verve
Height: 5-9
Weight: 218 lbs
Games Competitor: Qualified as an individual 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. Also placed 4th at regionals for 2013 and 2014.
Notable Finishes: 2nd Place finish at 2012 CrossFit Games.
Snatch: 280 lbs
CJ: 345 lbs
Back Squat: 435 lbs
Deadlift: 572 lbs
Grace: 1:16
Fran: 2:29


Kaleena Ladeairous
Kaleena Ladeairous was turned onto CrossFit in 2010 and hit the ground running by qualifying for regionals every year since then. She may be a newbie in terms of number of times having qualified for the CrossFit Games, but don’t let her inexperience deter you- she is one hell of an athlete.

Region: North East
Affiliate: CrossFit Port Chester
Height: 5-8
Weight: 150 lbs
Games Competitor: CrossFit Games 2013
Notable Finishes: Placed top 10 at CrossFit Regionals in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Snatch: 155 lbs
CJ: 195 lbs
Back Squat: 255 lbs
Deadlift: 370 lbs
Grace: 1:33
Fran: 2:23


Jordan Troyan
Jordan is relatively new to the CrossFit world, but isn’t new to the world of competition. As a college swimmer he has proven himself functional both in and out of the water. Troyan is a 2x Games competitor and continues to display his multifaceted realms of strength. We are excited to see if he not only takes top in the water event at Wodapalooza, but if he can keep the lead over the other competitors.

Region: Mid Atlantic
Affiliate: CrossFit Rage
Height: 5-10
Weight: 150 lbs
Games Competitor: 2013 and 2014
Notable Finishes: 20th Place finish overall at 2014 CrossFit Games. Took 1st place in both swim events at 2013 and 2014 Games.
Snatch: 250 lbs
CJ: 305 lbs
Back Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 475 lbs
Grace: 1:49
Fran: 2:52


Katrin Davidsdottir
Katrin is one of the youngest Games competitors to have qualified more than once. She is a fierce, strong hearted young lady that will not only show up, but put up some heavy lifts as well. We are excited to see the progress she has continued to make in person at this year's Wodapalooza!

Region: Europe
Affiliate: Reebok CrossFit Katla
Height: 5-5
Weight: 150 lbs
Games Competitor: 2012 and 2013
Notable Finishes: 24th Place finish overall at 2013 CrossFit Games.
Snatch: 250 lbs
CJ: 209 lbs
Back Squat: 176 lbs
Deadlift: 308 lbs
Helen: 9:16
Fran: 2:56


Dani Horan
Dani is out of the North East training at Champlain Valley CrossFit. She began CrossFit in 2010 after being a competitive equestrian jumper and has since dominated her region since 2013. She took the 1st place finish at the 2013 and 2014 regionals followed by an 18th place finish at the CrossFit Games both years. She’s improved every year since indulging in the sport, will be push her way to the top to take the podium stance at closing?

Region: Southern California
Affiliate: Valley CrossFit
Height: 5-6
Weight: 148
Games Competitor: 2013 and 2014
Notable Finishes: 1st Place Regionals Finish 2014, 3rd Place in 2014 “Sprint Sled-1” Games event.


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 lbs
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


Cole Sager
Cole is from Washington state and has only been doing CrossFit since 2013. Being new to the sport, Cole has quite the resume. After qualifying his first year for regionals, he came back this year to dominate his region and place 13th at The CrossFit Games. He shows up ready to throw down at any competition he does and we can’t wait to see him in action at the Kill Cliff East Coast Championships!
Region: North West
Affiliate: CrossFit Deliverance
Height: 5-10
Weight: 207 lbs
Games Competitor: 2014
Notable Finishes: 2014 CrossFit Games.
Snatch: 275 lbs
CJ: 315 lbs
Back Squat: 450 lbs
Deadlift: 430 lbs
Max Pull-ups: 65
Fran: 2:07