Emotional Final Day at the CrossFit Games

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  • @jensmuller3561
    @jensmuller3561 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +761

    I'm glad someone spoke out against the CrossFit organization and the ongoing safety concerns. Thanks, Pat!

    • @kerryrodwell
      @kerryrodwell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      i am also glad that Tia called out the toxic crap online as well rather than people trying to support each other

    • @cpthornman
      @cpthornman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Someone has to because no one else will.

    • @RogueCylon
      @RogueCylon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kerryrodwellwell when you’re pumped up with PEDs, and ready to cash the next check, everything else is toxic.

    • @jensmuller3561
      @jensmuller3561 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@kerryrodwell It's essential to address the omissions by the CrossFit games organization. This isn't toxic and doesn't influence the support inside the community. These are two completely different topics.

    • @dawnc5797
      @dawnc5797 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@jensmuller3561I agree with you to a point. There is a way to get a point across without throwing athletes under the bus who decided to stay and compete while also calling out CF for their negligence in the same breath. There has been some pretty ugly things said toward and/or about athletes who decided to compete and I think that's what Tia was alluding to.

  • @andrewgriffiths2317
    @andrewgriffiths2317 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +712

    Strong words from Pat... Not afraid to ruffle some feathers.

    • @bensmith7956
      @bensmith7956 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      thought exactly the same. Absolutely scathing. Fair play to him.

    • @gengarpokemon7731
      @gengarpokemon7731 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      he got injured last year or the year before when he voiced concerns about the length of a rope for the climbs and all CrossFit had to do was cut them but decided not to.

    • @Lucpol1986
      @Lucpol1986 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@gengarpokemon7731It’s Castro’s way or the highway…🤔

    • @870Meg
      @870Meg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@gengarpokemon7731 Scott Panchik voiced his opinions in the syndicate games last year about rope be too long and unsafe. Then Panchik got hurt.

    • @missionbelle28
      @missionbelle28 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Having Pat in the mix in the aftermath of this tragedy gives me faith that SOMETHING will change. He's a smart, good person and a good leader.

  • @benallthetime
    @benallthetime 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +95

    Not a single word was wasted by Pat. A class act, as always.

  • @joeconway4564
    @joeconway4564 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +340

    Pat speaking absolute facts, this isn’t war this is sport.

    • @Fhshaoaksbd
      @Fhshaoaksbd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol bro.. people die in sport all the time. It’s tragic but war..? 25 died in triathlons last year

  • @mfish3190
    @mfish3190 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +256

    Thanks for not editing out Pat’s words Buttery Bros. Pat, thank you for saying it! And always speaking up about safety over the years. THEY SHOULD’VE LISTENED & ACTED ages ago. So sorry CrossFit put the athletes in this divisive position to have to decide whether to even compete for money for your livelihoods and continue as if your world wasn’t just tragically rocked. They should’ve paid out every athlete huge sums and let everyone do the workouts as a community in real honor of Lazar and his family. The view really could’ve then stayed on the family for the next days, raised funds and awareness, and taken the divisive pressure off of the athletes to compete for a payout from the same company that caused or at best, chose not to prevent this loss of life.

    • @Neecelifting
      @Neecelifting 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agree 💯

    • @dawnc5797
      @dawnc5797 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Sadly it's not as easy as that. Many of these athletes are under contract with sponsors who pay them to do their job and the CF Games is sometimes their biggest payday. Not from prize money but by sponsors. If they don't do their job they possibly don't get paid, just like the rest of us. If they don't honor their contract they can get dropped, face legal issues, or have difficulties finding sponsors in the future. It's just the reality of things.

    • @hansbez186
      @hansbez186 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Completely agree.. but impossible with all the vendors and sponsors.. there is so much behind the scenes not only the competition.

    • @torbengrael5903
      @torbengrael5903 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dawnc5797Yes, like in any other sport. Soccer, rugby, baseball, basketball, or F1 racing. These events are managed by private entities; for example, the Champions League in Europe is privately owned and sponsored by major sponsors who organize the event.The same goes for Formula 1 or basketball and baseball championships.However, all events or world championships in each of these disciplines have a security committee, and the event or match is audited by the entities that regulate the sport or discipline: FIFA (in soccer), FIA (in F1 races), MLB (baseball), IBF (boxing).Every major sport has a federation that is different from the company managing the event for profit.The company that sponsors the event never federalizes the discipline simply because federations are focused on protecting the athletes and are centered on the sport. In contrast, the companies that sponsor these events are focused on the profitability of the event.This became clear with the CrossFit scheme-are the judges amateurs? Are they volunteers? Do you think in F1, rugby, or soccer, the judges are enthusiastic volunteers? LOL...CrossFit is an amateur sport that puts the lives of athletes at risk.

  • @bartvanderveer7967
    @bartvanderveer7967 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +216

    Well said Pat. We all needed to hear this!

    • @CH-nb3nz
      @CH-nb3nz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes! Say it louder for the people BEHIND THE DAMN DESK. WTF.

  • @Ryano2508
    @Ryano2508 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    Pat always says what everyone else thinks but don’t have the courage to say, A true role model, not afraid to get his point across. I noticed him saying something to Dave during the ceremony too and it didn’t look like it was friendly.
    I would have loved to have seen him or Brett winning, been following them since I first got into CrossFit in 2016, I’m not sure if they have another season in them, I really hope I’m wrong!

  • @soldiersgirl555
    @soldiersgirl555 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    Pat….appreciate his honesty about the tragedy and how he’s not afraid to hold people accountable. Thanks buttery bros for always putting out top notch real content. ❤️❤️

    • @ButteryBros1
      @ButteryBros1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Thanks for the kind words

  • @DavidRamosAuthor
    @DavidRamosAuthor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    Really appreciate how you put the athletes first in all of your content this weekend. The games felt like a background element, in a good way.

  • @gillsteele
    @gillsteele 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +129

    I'm glad that Pat has spoken and it's scary that the athlete's concerns over the years have been ignored. Pat is right this isn't war, its sport and Dave it seems like Dave was treating this like Navy Seal training rather than sport

    • @MS_249
      @MS_249 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Navy Seals have great savety measures and rescue swimmers!!!

    • @MS_249
      @MS_249 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Navy seals have great safety measures and rescue swimmers!

    • @gillsteele
      @gillsteele 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@MS_249 100% they did, but they didn't have this here and you can tell by Pat's response that this was years in the making

    • @MS_249
      @MS_249 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@gillsteele my point was: CrossFit Safety measures suck! Fault and Castro should be fired! CrossFit does not care for its athlethes and their safety 😥

    • @slowsmooth3440
      @slowsmooth3440 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Fire Castro!

  • @rangerdoorknob
    @rangerdoorknob 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Pat you're a goddamn hero man...
    Years ago I served in the 75th Ranger Regiment. We lost guys to combat pretty often, it was a part of the game. One of the worst days for all of us was back home between deployments. We were doing something called the "Battalion Games". Platoons versus Platoons in different types of physical events. Combat soccer, wrestling, etc. There was one event where teams were seeing who can push one of the big deuce and a half transport trucks faster to the finish line. Guys on each side of the truck and from behind. On a muddy and wet field in Georgia. It may have been the first event when a Ranger slipped in the wet grass as he was pushing from the side. He fell underneath the oncoming giant tire. Crushing his head and killing him instantly. This wasn't training for war. This was just another similar narcissistic personality to Dave Castro who wanted some fun and games at the expense of others.

  • @lukem1651
    @lukem1651 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I just want to say how much respect I have for the buttery bros. I don’t usually go through comments but seeing how they answered people’s comments to make sure their message isn’t confused and to defend the athletes and how they grieve shows how much they care. Thank you for sharing this video. I think hearing how these athletes who were close to Lazar grieve and feel helps everyone involved in their grieving process.

  • @TheGalantHamburger
    @TheGalantHamburger 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    The fact a spectator noticed him struggling and was stopped from intervening, then the lifeguard did nothing other than a cursory look around is totally unforgivable under any circumstances. CrossFit should be held fully accountable for this poor man’s death and possibly even face criminal charges. In my industry this would be classed as corporate manslaughter, a death caused by negligence.

    • @RogueCylon
      @RogueCylon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Well Don Faul said there was going to be big cuts in Sports spending, and that they spend way too much on sport. That was evident in the difference in safety support this year. Not even sure there were certified lifeguards, because they sure didn’t act like it.

    • @simonreilly213
      @simonreilly213 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Many, many spectators noticed. Many spectators told organizers. The response was “we’ll see if someone is missing when it’s over.”

    • @Iggystar71
      @Iggystar71 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@simonreilly213You must be kidding me. You must be kidding me….😢😢

    • @andy.s123
      @andy.s123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@RogueCylonapparently they were volunteers...

    • @RogueCylon
      @RogueCylon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@andy.s123 they were volunteers, and only 6 paddle boarders. The unsure part is their experience, because they acted like no lifeguards I’ve ever met. Also no equipment on the paddle boards, so how would they save someone?

  • @mattjcrs99
    @mattjcrs99 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    So glad to hear Pat speaking the truth. OG

  • @davidhughes9251
    @davidhughes9251 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Pat is such an intelligent guy, so good to hear him say it so honestly. Won't be the last we hear from him on this subject I am sure.

  • @zuleeee2
    @zuleeee2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I knew it would only be a matter of time we’d be hearing from athletes, especially Pat, who has always been very vocal about programming/athlete safety. I can only imagine what more will be said in the next coming weeks. Again, thank you guys for capturing such incredible moments from these amazing athletes & allowing them to feel safe enough to be vulnerable with you/the fans

  • @camillek.2799
    @camillek.2799 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    I’m just a fan, I’ve always loved watching the Games, and having watched that on stream traumatized me. And each day it passed and I had time to think about it, the more nauseous I get. I’m just a fan and from Friday to Saturday I actually had trouble sleeping because my mind wouldn’t stop thinking about what happened, putting it all together. I’m just a fan. I can’t even imagine how his brother, his family feels, also how other athletes feel. It could have happened with others. It could have happened with more than one. Lazar was literally drowning while they were passing above the spot he was, Victoria Campos posted about how traumatizing that is. Guilherme Malheiros also had a bit of panicking while swimming, he talked on his Instagram about how the event felt for him. I am just a normal person what goes to CF and does everything scaled, have fun, and watch the games. And I’m traumatized. I kept watching the games and I couldn’t enjoy it anymore. At night I still think about what happened and always end up praying for his family.

    • @JB11334
      @JB11334 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same! My husband and I were just saying this. I have been waking up at night. My body is tense. Praying all night even when I’m sleeping it feels like, all for his family. We wish we hadn’t stayed. We barely could watch.
      “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
      ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭26‬ ‭NIV‬‬

    • @MinaDavenport
      @MinaDavenport 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m just a fan and feel so in shock as well. I have wept several times and couldn’t watch the games after

    • @PaigeG5
      @PaigeG5 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same. Heavy chest every time I think of it, and have been ending my prayers every night by asking for peace over Lazar’s family’s broken hearts. I’m also just a fan, and look forward to watching every year. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain his brother felt, (and is feeling), waiting for him to finish that event. This has been overwhelmingly sad while viewing from home. I’ll continue to remember Lazar’s family & friends in my prayers. 🙏🏽R.I.P.

  • @PhoenixLayton
    @PhoenixLayton 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’m happy Pat spoke out about the things that need to change. I hope more athletes are given a voice to finally speak out about the concerns they’ve had and brought up over the years and how they were ignored. I also felt really bad about how Tia was trying to talk about how she felt and everyone just kept asking for pictures. She had to put on a fake smile that left her face the second she was done taking the picture and none of the fans noticed. I counted 6 pictures specifically when she was talking about how emotionally hard it was and all of the fans who wanted pictures were within earshot! She specifically said “I feel like I can’t really smile but you have to” as she took the phone from a fan to take a pic and no one even noticed or looked concerned.

  • @barryp2519
    @barryp2519 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for making this video. I feel like the CrossFit community really needed this. This is going to help people immeasurably- thank you.
    So glad people are speaking out. This is only the beginning of people sharing their views towards CrossFit games safety procedures etc.

  • @megansandoval2515
    @megansandoval2515 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thank you for not shying away from the situation and not giving us a puff piece. My condolences to your loss, I hope you get to stop and process soon and start to heal. Love and light!

  • @Meatwagon1233
    @Meatwagon1233 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Everything you’ve released this weekend has been absolutely incredible, you’ve handled yourselves with huge respect. RIP Lazar

  • @Captain_Yossarian
    @Captain_Yossarian 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I am just here in solidarity with and in thanks for Pat. So glad he is standing up to say what he did and also that Buttery Bros are providing the platform. That will be more important in the coming months, more than ever before. Wagons circle, lawyers and PR teams shut down dissenting voices. To atheltes, be brave, be like Pat. Sometimes the human thing to do, the right thing to do, is to bite the hand that feeds you. For the greater good ✊️

    • @stevepasche
      @stevepasche 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He really said it well.

  • @craighepburn
    @craighepburn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I don’t comment often but Pat V. An absolute hero of a man for his words. Well said and thank you Bbros for including his voice! 🙌

  • @raililarsson880
    @raililarsson880 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is so true Pat. It’s what I said when I heard this had happened. The way Crossfit has been doing things, this was only a matter of time. They’ve been lucky up until now and it is so terrible this happened to Lazar when it absolutely didn’t need to. I hope athletes like Pat continue to speak out and demand change. Thank you for putting his words in the beginning and not ignoring them.

  • @ShinSuperSaiyajin
    @ShinSuperSaiyajin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    Pat speaking facts. Much needed

  • @katamohos4183
    @katamohos4183 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    Well said Pat!

  • @paulaponte1314
    @paulaponte1314 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Some major moments in this video. Everyone talks about Pat, but for me, that Tia footage at the end. It was an amazing view of how celebrity works and that, no matter what you’re going through, you have to flash a smile for the fans. Amazing footage guys. That’s the stuff great documentaries are made of.

  • @sabrinehanan7755
    @sabrinehanan7755 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Pat will always be my favorite athlete, he seems so genuine in all of his conversations ❤️

  • @fabiancache77
    @fabiancache77 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Pats words were needed...uncut and raw.. thank you guys for keeping it real.

  • @oliviashafer2229
    @oliviashafer2229 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Tia, “I feel like I can’t really smile but I have to.” I don’t know why but that really got to me. It seems like all these athletes that chose to carry on had to put on a show for their sponsors and fans. And that sucks.

  • @nickruns262
    @nickruns262 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Thanks, guys, for staying the course. Been wearing my buttery tank since the Games began...makes me feel a little more part of the community. Appreciate how you didn't cut Pat's interview and let it roll as is. Safe travels home!

  • @liftingforsweets501
    @liftingforsweets501 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    So much respect to Pat and Brent because I know they won’t let their friends death be in vain. I have to agree with Pat as well. This year was the first time I didn’t really care about the leaderboard. It feels so insignificant. When I look back to this games, I won’t think of who won first. I’ll think of Lazar.
    You could tell some athletes weren’t even fully there mentally as they competed. Several athletes dropped out. This wasnt a real CrossFit games and I don’t know if there will be again

  • @lindsaysmith5732
    @lindsaysmith5732 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Well said Pat. A tragedy that could have been avoided or with better support on the day had a different outcome. Changes must be made. RIP Lazar

  • @vogelbein
    @vogelbein 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I did´t think I could admire Pat even more. Now I know.

  • @ribeiralves95
    @ribeiralves95 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Super candid and unedited coverage it felt like. Thank you Buttery bros.

  • @kristenkern5385
    @kristenkern5385 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So good to hear from the athletes behind the scenes. I appreciate you being there. Hope you guys can lend your support and presence to the Masters games in a few weeks.

  • @MichaelConti-fx6xb
    @MichaelConti-fx6xb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I feel that what Pat said is extremely important for the Leaders of CrossFit to really take the safety of the athletes as their number one concern! I wish Pat would have been more specific about his safety concerns that the athletes have been trying to get the CrossFit Leaders to improve.

  • @deirdrehar
    @deirdrehar 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Well said Vellner. A man of integrity.

  • @movntn
    @movntn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It’s really powerful to see and hear how all the athletes are processing the loss. Thank you for sharing their voices.

  • @nataliehook4421
    @nataliehook4421 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think you all did incredibly well to persevere through the weekend within your own emotions to honour Lazar and your community. It was obviously done with a broken heart, but with a monumental amount of respect for everyone involved. I hope your team is all now taking time to care for yourselves and eachother. Sending love from Australia x

  • @gordo608
    @gordo608 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You guys did a great job keeping it respectful to the situation and still covering as much as you could.

  • @shabijavaheri2748
    @shabijavaheri2748 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    happy Pat spoke out against the CrossFit organization and the ongoing safety concerns.

  • @Marjooooo
    @Marjooooo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Thank you, Pat❤

  • @Larathelegend
    @Larathelegend 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Pat ❤❤❤ he is such an inspiration on and off the field, I really respect his actions and I couldn’t agree more

  • @bradbruce
    @bradbruce 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Glad Pat has already made moves on being the voice on Socials.

  • @dropboxmoabit384
    @dropboxmoabit384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Bros. Crossfit not letting us see the final events on Youtoube is just so disrespectful and such a slap in the face to the community around the world. I am not sure if I will ever try to watch another Games.

  • @runDATrun6
    @runDATrun6 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It’s outrageous how preventable this was. Good for the athletes that continued, also good for the ones that backed out. Everyone grieves in their own eay

  • @leshlycook5068
    @leshlycook5068 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It’s so sad listening to Gabi.. ❤ she’s happy but feels numb… thank you for this! RIP Lazar..

    • @Plez_Chill
      @Plez_Chill 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Gutted for her that’s she’s going through this alone. Like how can y’all just up and leave her.

  • @heatheranderson7069
    @heatheranderson7069 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Vellner was on point with his comments!

  • @MS_249
    @MS_249 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    Everyone that says "blaming CrossFit HQ does not bring Lazar back" does not understand the problem!!!

    • @mickeytollison
      @mickeytollison 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      82 Olympians have died. 4 have died in the Tour de France. 100+ have died boxing. High intensity sports carry a large risk. CrossFit had two lifeguards within a few meters that didn’t see him struggling. Lazar’s death was tragic but it isn’t unheard of in sports and it wasn’t due to CF negligence.

    • @MS_249
      @MS_249 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      ​@@mickeytollison Do you actually belive what you are writing?

    • @ericw712
      @ericw712 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Is it possible to hold both truths:
      1. Blaming HQ won’t bring him back.
      2. Change and accountability is needed.

    • @JDOTczar
      @JDOTczar 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@ericw712 Exactly this - people can be grieving and competing; CrossFit can continue and be held accountable. This is - to me - the tragic extreme expression of the observed gaps over the years of judging standards, feedback and safety. What Vellner said is true - these athletes should be tested to their max, but within reason and with safety first and foremost, not a "yes, but...".

    • @Muttonchop2000
      @Muttonchop2000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      The ‘lifeguards’ were under equipped to patrol an open water swim, were distracted, and did next to nothing when alerted that Lazar went under. They were hired by CFHQ, given instructions by CFHQ. So yeah, CFHQ is culpable.Then there are first hand accounts of CF staff being told Lazar did not make it out of the water…and they too did next to nothing until it became obvious something terrible happened.
      Lazar lost his life due to the negligence, hubris, and arrogance of CFHQ and Dave Castro. Just because the athletes may have the capacity to complete an open water swim doesn’t mean they should be asked to. I’m actually surprised something like this hasn’t happened before. A man lost his life because CFHQ did the bare minimum in safety precautions.

  • @kendramaex
    @kendramaex 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Huge respect for Pat ❤

  • @gemmadawson2230
    @gemmadawson2230 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh how heavy it is on everyone. Thank you for your video and work team. Hope the athletes all can rest easy, stay off socials, and get back to doing what they love in time.

  • @aha8008
    @aha8008 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Classy content during a horrible time. Pat is a stand up guy. Can't say I respect the result of these games as so many top competitors didn't participate (and all with good reasons).

    • @seanmcdevitt1052
      @seanmcdevitt1052 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As of Tia wouldn’t have won…

    • @DarkPsyence
      @DarkPsyence 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think they're speaking more to the mens competition.​@@seanmcdevitt1052

  • @kawaquackygreen5977
    @kawaquackygreen5977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    1:17 Vellner is telling it like it is. CrossFit needs to learn that their actions are unacceptable, and they should face serious consequences, both financially and in terms of their reputation.
    Despite knowing how poorly CrossFit treats its athletes, Vellner continues to confront these challenges and overcomes the adversity they present each year.
    Well said, my man! 🙌🏻

  • @bellsjones4337
    @bellsjones4337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Really good to hear honest thoughts. Thank you for putting this out there.

  • @Ant01
    @Ant01 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Good on Pat to call how things are

  • @charliemoore139
    @charliemoore139 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Velner said it best. James Sprague’s post event interviews did it for me. Such a shame that’s the face and the direction of the sport after such tragic weekend. Most athletes took the time in their interviews to talk about Lazar which is what CrossFit said the weekend was going to be about. However, James Sprague chose to use that for a very odd Harrison Butker moment with a weird back drop of t-shirts of his face photoshopped Trump’s body? Talking Elite Fitness hit the nail on the head. This years winner is not truly the Fittest on Earth.

    • @shawngilbert4237
      @shawngilbert4237 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I see where you're coming from, but I thought his interview in this video helped explain his actions a little more. If he didn't really know Lazar very well and just accomplished a lifelong goal, it's understandable that in the moment he could be all over the place and acting like that. That's my perspective. His interview and clips from the video above showed much more internal conflict within Sprague than the post-event interview did. He's still weird, but I think some of the criticism levied towards him has been a bit overblown.

  • @BLG1231
    @BLG1231 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Pat..your words are so powerful. 😢 so shattered and devastated. 😭

  • @FitnessFootballFilmFood
    @FitnessFootballFilmFood 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Pat Vellner!! 👏🏻 Thanks for showing the honesty Bros! 💪🏻

  • @SusiPedersen
    @SusiPedersen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Pat Vellners words are so true ♥️

  • @krisbarnoya5990
    @krisbarnoya5990 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @butterybros thank you for showing this. I have seen so many negative comments about those that still chose to compete and this shows a light on why and that they are still grieving.

  • @SweatinSixty
    @SweatinSixty 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you to you and your team for providing an outlet for everyone’s voices.

  • @unrelatedpopcornfire1977
    @unrelatedpopcornfire1977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it’s saddening. every other games u see the champs so full of joy and now it’s more bittersweet

  • @Tlcampbelljr1
    @Tlcampbelljr1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Shout out to buttery bros for their willingness to give good, not generic responses in the comments while grinding to get these videos out and spreading butter. All of this during a very tough, tragic weekend. Thank you guys 🙏🏼

  • @facelen4321
    @facelen4321 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    If I am angry I can't imagine Lazar's family and the athletes. Vellner said everything.

  • @erickamontanafitness6204
    @erickamontanafitness6204 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Appreciate you guys for enduring this weekend with the athletes and for sharing Raw Butter from the inside. Jules, Heebs, Marz, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for everything ❤

  • @toddbryan959
    @toddbryan959 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you Pat!
    Gabi, anyone of us who’ve lost someone close knows exactly what you mean. Give us work. It helps take the mind off of everything. But…numb. Yeah. Been there, sadly and have done that. Well not like the Games.
    Also, I saw some negative towards Hopper online. Remember, he’s the class clown. I’m sure in his own way he’s hurting but that’s just who he is. He and Dallin’s head to head is probably his way of “not thinking about it”

    • @ButteryBros1
      @ButteryBros1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wait for the longer piece. This doesn’t do them justice

  • @MsCaitor
    @MsCaitor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    The tone deafness from the two winners was gross. I’m all for having your own belief system but the constant spewing onto the audience was too much. Sprague gives the ick, like handmaid’s tale vibes uncomfortable. Then the showboating and after winning smiling, while giving the l for Lazar was just wrong. I understand people grieve in their own ways and no right or wrong,but that bizarre. Velner, Fikowski, Sanders and Khans words were so on point and I gained more respect for them throughout this. Velner interaction with Dave at the end also was telling. this doc series could have exposed CrossFit for their repeated negligence and safety risk they have put athletes at for years and they are solely responsible for this death. They need to be held accountable and agree it’s too bad the bros didn’t take this opportunity to really expose and do right by lazar. Man, this was such an avoidable tragedy and CrossFit continued to traumatize the athletes by forcing them to make impossible choice to continue or leave the competition. They didn’t do right by Lazar and his family. Also they created division between athletes and the community. Nevermind the “tribute” which was basically nothing and another massive screwup. This games has everyone shook and loss for words. Incredibly sad

  • @gracesutton9653
    @gracesutton9653 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for your content over the last couple days, its been really respectful and a great insight into how the athletes are coping.
    Going to be interesting to see the fall out from this tragedy in the coming months. Crossfit have basically no media presence because they've relied on content creators after they got rid of their media team (in part, you guys), so won't be able to control the narrative with any authenticity

  • @Wanderlustkiddo707
    @Wanderlustkiddo707 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    @10:07 Tia is like a robot. Not even acknowledging the fans … I know she’s being interviewed but … really? She should choose between authentic fam interactions or interviews. Multi-tasking in this area doesn’t look good for her.

    • @pennstizzy
      @pennstizzy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      “The hearts really heavy..” as she smiles two seconds later.

    • @ButteryBros1
      @ButteryBros1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This is probably more on us than her. We felt like we had to get a sound bite from her and she was kind enough to speak with us. She was just trying to leave the venue and we didn’t want to make her stay any longer. But this moment highlights the paradox of what a lot of us had to do there. Processing tragedy, while still trying to bring a moment of happiness and positivity to people who have traveled many miles and are very excited to see you.
      A lot of athletes just put their heads down and left. Tia took the time to at least get as many selfies as possible with people who had waited hours.

    • @g__tayl0
      @g__tayl0 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My thoughts exactly - this is a really awkward scene to watch and listen to. I feel off about her now

  • @justinforthGOLF
    @justinforthGOLF 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice job guy. nice tone to a tough tough situation. well said Pat

  • @marcrodriguez4405
    @marcrodriguez4405 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you, Pat Vellner!!

  • @ChetLeeKowalski
    @ChetLeeKowalski 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Pat said what’s needed to be said for a while

  • @brianbandas
    @brianbandas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow. Pat was amazing here. So well said and explained well. What a painful, sad weekend

  • @EnoughRhetoric
    @EnoughRhetoric 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Vellner being a champ!

  • @liamc7097
    @liamc7097 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Well said Pat, good for you

  • @Atjotjos
    @Atjotjos 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciate the Buttery Bro’s! You guys are an inspiration

  • @Techielass
    @Techielass 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Glad Pat spoke out. That needed to be heard. Also well done to Tia for reminding folk to be kind, yes people need to held accountable for what has happened this weekend. But it isn't the athletes that have continued to compete.

  • @violapawelczyk5894
    @violapawelczyk5894 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thx to Pat....That's the ugly beauty and tragic of Life...and it needed such a soul of Lazar to show that crossfit lost its mission during the last games already- think of the bike ride, the running up the hills. There were safety discussions already, the whole discussion about abusive behaviour and now it ate itself.
    Loosing the true purpose and mission in exchange to just profit will always end up in chaos - if you are not combined with your values, it will kick your ass later.
    And here it did. I am so sad. I am so angry.
    But for me it was the mission and the purpose of Lazar to reveal this bullshit finally. And he revealed his Crossfit mission, his values and everything he stand for even more. There could be no more greatness.

  • @archanathakur20
    @archanathakur20 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I can totally relate to Tia’s comment “I feel like I can’t really smile but have to”. Having gone through something similar I know the amount of mental strength and grit it requires to do that. To be able to perform at that level and with that state of mind and with the knowledge that social media activists will spew their misdirected hatred at her, is no small feat.

    • @melissacroucher5801
      @melissacroucher5801 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      She’s so authentic and watching her taking those selfies while trying to talk about how hard it’s been… such a professional.

    • @Myluxuryaddiction
      @Myluxuryaddiction 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@melissacroucher5801so true. She was a robot bc she was trying to manage the pain and grief.

  • @casualsender2316
    @casualsender2316 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Pat nailed it.

  • @meetpopsickl2337
    @meetpopsickl2337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    wow...I'm really glad Pat put it out there like he did. Such a tragedy

  • @Fit-Womens-Weekly
    @Fit-Womens-Weekly 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow, always admired Pat as an athlete but just gained so much more respect for him as a person.

  • @MadriBotha
    @MadriBotha 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I have to agree with Tia on how sickening and disappointing the toxicity has been this past weekend. I don’t know what happened that led to the massive loss of Lazar and like everyone else I am very sad for his family and the sport for their loss of a brother, partner, friend and athlete and I would hope that the correct process gets followed with the correct and required consequences. But the hatred that has been spewed at the athletes and their decision to continue is shocking and heartbreaking.
    What happened to Lazar is terrible, yes absolutely and he will be missed. But I really expect more from our community than judgement of individual athletes.
    Let’s remember and pray for the life that was lost too soon and rally around each other in this very difficult time and show the world what we mean when we call ourselves a community.
    Thanks for the awesome content guys!

  • @matthewramirez8901
    @matthewramirez8901 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Damn Pat. Well said.

  • @jessiegoodrich6799
    @jessiegoodrich6799 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Something about Tia is really dislikeable

    • @melissacroucher5801
      @melissacroucher5801 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Tall Poppy Syndrome

    • @daquiksta
      @daquiksta 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I cannot feel anything from her. Fucking robot.

  • @youytubey
    @youytubey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Absolute negligence on CFHQ part, he could be alive today if there were proper lifeguards looking out for the athletes safety

    • @mickeytollison
      @mickeytollison 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2 lifeguards within a few meters. That’s not negligent.

    • @TheGalantHamburger
      @TheGalantHamburger 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@mickeytollison the lifeguards clearly were negligent, one of them actively stopped a spectator from assisting Lazar. The fact they weren’t trained properly and there weren’t more around to help, and no one noticed him drowning except the spectator is the very definition of negligence.

    • @ramoncastillo7122
      @ramoncastillo7122 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      They needed more than 2 lifeguards - CrossFit failed

    • @youytubey
      @youytubey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@mickeytollisonsomeone died on their watch... That's negligent

  • @siintube
    @siintube 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thankyou Pat

  • @FlatStan1l
    @FlatStan1l 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very well said by Vellner

  • @jro558
    @jro558 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you ❤ everyone hurts...and everyone shows it differently. Some are stoic...some are more expressive. There's a time to push through pain and a time to pause...and that is a thin line. Sending you all hugs 🤗🤗🤗

  • @Dutch_fellow
    @Dutch_fellow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Pat you Legend

  • @RogueCylon
    @RogueCylon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pat said it so clearly and meaningfully. We need to support athletes, and when we fail to do so, we should expect consequences. There is a Duty of Care in events, and that was breached by the cuts made.

  • @lucolby626
    @lucolby626 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Is it safe to say that now there is CF before the games of 2024 and CF after the games of 2024?

  • @cesararias4633
    @cesararias4633 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really wanted Pat to win this season and I know it´s not the time to think about that but I do think that he made the best conclusion you could ask for in these circumstances! Thank you Pat for speaking your heart out! Much love to the whole community! ❤‍🩹

  • @DarkPsyence
    @DarkPsyence 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How about a video about how Crossfit denied everyone outside of the US from watching the last 2 events! Showing how much about the community it really is.

  • @cpthornman
    @cpthornman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Castro needed to be fired into sun years ago. Whoever thought it was a good idea to bring him back also needs to get shitcanned.

  • @JasonBoring
    @JasonBoring 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are a treasure Pat

  • @Floppshot
    @Floppshot 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I would like to see you guys put together a tribute film for him and put it on TH-cam forever.
    Team Richy and others have a lot of films with him..... that would be memorable..

    • @ButteryBros1
      @ButteryBros1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      Would love to see it. As he’s a European athlete we have reached out to some of the creators over there as we believe it should come from them. However if they aren’t going to put something out for personal reasons,.. maybe we all collab.

    • @normallyautistic50
      @normallyautistic50 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@ButteryBros1let’s be honest your channel is huge and you’re the best professionals in this field. I’m European and I really wish you can create a very special collaboration with other European creators and give Lazar the visibility he deserves.

    • @jennifermiller8988
      @jennifermiller8988 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I feel like if anyone puts anything out (in any capacity) that highlights Lazar and his life, all monetized content should be donated to his family. Capitalizing on this tragedy feels disheartening. No one should be benefiting except his family. Please note I am NOT saying BB is doing this, just more or less a thing I’ve been thinking about. I’ve been wondering if CFHQ is benefiting from their “tribute” video on yt, and the notion of it makes me feel sick.

    • @normallyautistic50
      @normallyautistic50 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@jennifermiller8988 it is also possible to decide not to monetize the video and leave the creators the freedom to decide how much to donate. I’m saying this because content creating is also my job. Isn’t easy to figure out how much a video can make because it monetizes over time indefinitely. But yes I agree with you on not using this tragedy for profit.

    • @Nickpeters.physio
      @Nickpeters.physio 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe you could put it behind a pay wall and donate the proceeds to his family?

  • @mistameanor1
    @mistameanor1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We love Pat.

  • @TerriblyNice_Not
    @TerriblyNice_Not 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This isn’t war - this is sport! - well said Pat Vellner. Huge respect for you for saying that!
    For whatever comes after CrossFit - and it needs to go and something better coming in its place - this should be the motto and the mantra. In big fucking letters and said with emphasis before every workout. Too often people like to pretend they're a warrior in a WOD. It's a sport. You're not at war. Doing burpees is not the same as killing someone or defending some ground. Be safe, push yourself hard, enjoy yourself - and live to train another day.

    • @mickeytollison
      @mickeytollison 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Anybody that thinks this is war has never been in war.

    • @ramoncastillo7122
      @ramoncastillo7122 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      War and CrossFit now have one thing in common - death