Nicky Freymond

4 days ago | barbend.com | Nicky Freymond

Jonne Koski traveled to Carson, CA, in 2014 to compete in his first CrossFit Games at 19 years old. He had only been training in CrossFit for two years, and on the first day of competition, Koski recalls he was a bundle of nerves. He had been training with his friends and fellow 2014 CrossFit Games rookies Lukas Hoberg and Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson. Collectively, they hoped they stood a chance against the best in the world and could compete alongside role models like Jason Khalipa and Matt Chan.

1 month ago | barbend.com | Nicky Freymond

Ella Wilkinson walked into a CrossFit gym in 2018, encouraged by her parents and sister. She loved her first workout, but after seven years of competitive gymnastics, she felt frustrated by her lackluster performance. This frustration motivated her to return the next day. And the next. Soon, she was hooked. At the age of 15, Wilkinson stepped away from competitive gymnastics after facing mental blocks and injuries.

1 month ago | barbend.com | Nicky Freymond

An athlete since he was 4 years old, Jorge Fernandez participated in various sports before focusing on baseball as he entered adolescence. After experiencing a series of ups and downs, as well as injuries during his time as a collegiate pitcher, Fernandez eventually found his way to his local CrossFit box. He believes that his path to this point in life was meant to be all along.

1 month ago | barbend.com | Nicky Freymond

“The Crown,” The Progrm’s highly exclusive annual teen competition, just wrapped up after its fourth run at the Nike Castle in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. A select handful of teen athletes from around the globe threw down. The event has evolved over the years, with the 2025 iteration proving to be unique. Last fall, we spoke with John Singleton, The Progrm’s founder and event organizer, about the upcoming season.

1 month ago | barbend.com | Nicky Freymond

At the inaugural Adidas “Primer” in Herzogenaurach, Germany, athletes attended lectures and participated in workshops covering topics ranging from nutrition and performance-based eating to the advantages of a healthy mind and mindset coaching. One session was led by Dan Donachie, a mental performance coach from the UK with decades of experience working with professional athletes.