Rich Froning, Event 1, 2013 CrossFit Games

Matt, Rich and Scott, backstage as the athletes prepare to kick off the 2013 CrossFit Games.

Rich Froning and the Crowd at CrossFit Games OPEN 14.5

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

Near collision with Josh Bridges – 2013 CrossFit Games So-Cal Regional

Dan Bailey & Rich Froning 2013 CrossFit Regional

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.

Scott Panchik in New Zealand 2014 CrossFit Tour

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

Rich Froning and Dan Bailey at the 2013 CrossFit Regionals at 12,800

Froning and Bailey shot at ISO 12800, Canon 1DX, Sigma 50-500

Ashlee Hegner – 2013 CrossFit, So-Cal Regional

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 – CrossFit Games, So-Cal Regional 2013

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

Mikko Salo is back

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 .

2012 CrossFit Games – Kyle Kasperbauer & Rich Froning

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