Rich Froning, Event 1, 2013 CrossFit Games
Matt, Rich and Scott, backstage as the athletes prepare to kick off the 2013 CrossFit Games.
Matt, Rich and Scott, backstage as the athletes prepare to kick off the 2013 CrossFit Games.
The sell out crowd, 4000 strong, at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco, loved Rich Froning.
Canon 1DX, Tamaron 70-200, ISO 4000, f/3.2, 1/250 @200mm
Dan appeared to have this event in the bag, with 70 (of 90) feet remaining to the finish line, holding 160lbs in the front rack
With 60 feet to go, Dan drops the weight and Rich takes the lead.
Rich crosses the finish line and wins the event.
Dan crosses the finish line with Rich’s support.
The judge rules that Dan dropped the weight before completely crossing the finish line.
Dan, 18 inches from the finish line re-racks the 160lbs.
Dan’s time earned him 2nd place.
This year, 2014, Dan will compete in the So-Cal Regional, in an epic show down, with Josh Bridges.
Panchik was impressive and looks ready for the podium at the 2014 CrossFit Games.
Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 24-70 mm
ISO 5000, f/2.8, 1/60, 55mm
I wasn’t pleased with the Sigma 50-500 when mounted on the Canon 5D Mark III. The 1DX makes the high ISO acceptable, and puts this lens in a category of its own.
The 50-500 range makes this versatile beyond all other lens. Coupled with a Sennheiser MKE 400, Manfrotto fluid video mono pod, and the Jobu jr. gimbal, this is a unique video, photo duo with no peer that I know.
Canon 1DX
sigma 50-500
ISO 4000, f/6.3, 1/400
Kenneth Leverich was unforgettable in 2012. He was young, kind, approachable and built like a seasoned CrossFitter. If it were not for Josh Bridges (photo coming tomorrow), Leverich would appear bigger than life.
Canon 1DX
Sigma 50-500
ISO 3200, f/5.6, 1/400
It’s been too long for the fans, but it has been worth the wait. 2009 CrossFit Games Champion, Mikko Salo will represent Finland at the CrossFit European Regionals May 17-19th .
I predicted Kyle (left) to be a serious contender in 2009 – 3 years later Kyle Kasperbauer takes 3rd place at the CrossFit Games. Rich Froning (right) looks to be the favorite for 2013; a one man dynasty ?
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 70-200 2.8 II
ISO 200, f/3.5, 1/1000