picture of 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games

Sep 7-9, 2018

9 divisions of competition. 5 venues. Over 3,000 athletes. A $132,000 championship prize purse.

  1. Colleen Fotsch Interview, Pt. II: CrossFit, Family, & The Right Coach

    Colleen Fotsch Interview, Pt. II: CrossFit, Family, & The Right Coach

    Sep 19, 2018

    Colleen Fotsch, fresh off winning the 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games in St. Cloud, Minnesota, spoke to FloElite about her preparation for the Granite Games, her move to Arizona, her growth with her new coach, and much more. Here’s the second installation of this two-part interview.
  2. Colleen Fotsch Interview, Pt. I: Granite Games Victory & Move To Arizona

    Colleen Fotsch Interview, Pt. I: Granite Games Victory & Move To Arizona

    Sep 17, 2018

    Colleen Fotsch, fresh off winning the 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games in St. Cloud, Minnesota, spoke to FloElite about her preparation for the Granite Games, her move to Arizona, her growth with her new coach, and much more. Here’s the first installation of this two-part interview.
  3. Travis Mayer, Colleen Fotsch Are Your 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games Champs

    Travis Mayer, Colleen Fotsch Are Your 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games Champs

    Sep 10, 2018

    After nearly leading the 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games from wire to write, individual pro Travis Mayer finished atop the podium by a mere three and a half points over Streat Hoerner with a score of 902.5 to 899. 
  4. 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games: Day 2 Recap, Results, & More

    2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games: Day 2 Recap, Results, & More

    Sep 9, 2018

    With only one day of competition remaining, Travis Mayer and Colleen Fotsch are your men's and women's pro individual leaders. 
  5. Granite Games Officially Announced As A CrossFit-Sanctioned Qualifier

    Granite Games Officially Announced As A CrossFit-Sanctioned Qualifier

    Sep 7, 2018

    On the eve of the 2018 Granite Games in St. Paul, Minnesota, the 2019 Granite Games just got a whole lot spicier: Last night the CrossFit Games officially announced that next year's edition of this event will be the second confirmed CrossFit-sanctioned qualifier, joining the Dubai Fitness Festival. 
  6. 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games Preview: Is This A Future CrossFit Regional?

    2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games Preview: Is This A Future CrossFit Regional?

    Sep 4, 2018

    This week is an exciting week for fitness athletes and fans alike. The 2018 Kill Cliff Granite Games is taking place from September 7-9 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and the competition is going to provide both challenges to the athletes and entertainment for the fans. 
  7. Granite Games 2018: Andrea Nisler Attacks MN After CrossFit Podium Finish

    Granite Games 2018: Andrea Nisler Attacks MN After CrossFit Podium Finish

    Aug 30, 2018

    Teamwork makes Andrea Nisler work
  8. Granite Games 2018: Elvis Kranski Hasn't Met His Team But He's Ready Anyway

    Granite Games 2018: Elvis Kranski Hasn't Met His Team But He's Ready Anyway

    Aug 27, 2018

    The rise of Elvis: Elvis Kranski plans to electrify the Granite Games
  9. What You Need To Know About The Massive Changes To The CrossFit Games

    What You Need To Know About The Massive Changes To The CrossFit Games

    Aug 24, 2018

    Forget everything you thought you knew about the CrossFit Games, because the most intense, most grueling athletic competition in the world is changing just about every single facet of their event — from qualifying to the flow of the calendar year to who exactly gets to compete, and how. The end game is clearly to adapt to the growing popularity and participation in CrossFit. It's an evolution before our eyes.
  10. Granite Games 2018 Profile: Travis Mayer Returns After Missing CrossFit

    Granite Games 2018 Profile: Travis Mayer Returns After Missing CrossFit

    Aug 20, 2018

    After a chance encounter with “Fran,” Travis Mayer feels passionate about CrossFit.