I’m confused about the deadlift weight… they’re quoting 225, but the bar looks loaded more than 225? Am I missing something? I see 5lbs on each side. So should be 235lbs?
*(For the CrossFit Team and those who value respectful uplifting commentary).* 2 Names - Lazar Dukic & Sean Woodland. Sean Woodland is the heart of The Games (I'm starting with Sean for a reason, bare with me). He speaks kindly about every athlete, highlighting the best of them and able to spot flaws without being critical or condescending. Getting into the sport earlier this year, Sean kept me in tune. He highlighted athletes and their journey's whilst staying focused on the games and what was happening in real time (edit: that statement is unfortunately ironic, forgive me). Sean is able to connect through being himself and what seemed like his genuine interest in bringing up the real stories of athletes like learning how Roman got to the games and what he was facing while competing. Why start with Sean and not Lazar? Because Lazar deserved Sean Woodland commentary. What seems like a genuine kind soul in Lazar would be matched by the kindness of Sean Woodland (I say seem because I don't know either of them personally but appreciate all I've been exposed to). With Sean in the box I feel there's a *real* heart in the games and his absence is painful amidst the incompetence of the opening day. From a business point - unfortunately this matters - Sean is a cheat code because you make those of us who love him happy and you get someone who is respectful. More viewers would feel comfortable and invited to watch the games. I see with other commentators the *desperate* urge to *constantly* remind people that "Crossfit is hard" but that is the least valuable thing to highlight or discuss at this time. Yes, you are strong big tough man and lady, do hard work get big muscle. Right now? *RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT?!* "Rest In Peace Lazar Dukic, thank you for the light you brought to the games. I'm Sean Woodland here and we are live at the CrossFit games carrying Lazar Dukic with us as we continue to honour his life through the weekend." My last - maybe - attempt at trying to highlight the value of communicating that a LIFE WAS LOST here. As well as the value of RESPECT & TONE with the voice that made me stay and finish watching my first games in SEAN WOODLAND. That's all. #RIPLaza 🤍🖤🕊️
This announcers have said so many tone deaf things “the real world creeps in and reminds us of the harsh reality of time” bro the guy didn’t die of old age. Stop acting like this guy’s death was some unpreventable accident, it was negligence on CrossFit HQ part.
You should step in their shoes and try to say all of the right things for over 8 hours of coverage. They’ve also said some respectable statements about mourning/death/coping. Doubt you could even articulate a few sentences based on this comment. 100% negligence on CrossFit HQ but it’s not on these commentators
@@rileybrock781 Insulting me doesn’t make your point valid. I’m just stating facts, if you are offended and have to lash out at me about it that says more about you than it does me.
It’s always a keyboard warrior who can tell these people how to do their job from the comfort of their own home. This is a tragedy. Was it preventable? Maybe so…but at the end of the day this happened in less than a minute…do you have any part of your day where if you don’t do your job for 1 minute a person dies? It excuses nothing but unless you’ve actually dealt with something like this or have a real solution keep it to yourself. This mans family and his memory are whats important.
I appreciate Dav being very transparent about the process. Beautiful how they were so flexible and open with the agenda, giving space to people to process in their own ways as well as, respectfully, give voice to everyone involved. I greatly appreciate knowing the thoughtfulness and collaboration that went into the plan to move forward. I also love the tribute from crossfit and individual athletes. 💔❤️🩹
I understand people who stop and understand people who continue, The athletes that continue show a lot of respect for lazar .. if the competition was cancelled then what? Everyone go back to their home and continue like nothing happened and next year we gonna see a workout called lazar? I watched the competition with tears in my eyes and I'm sure everyone feels the love and respect they are showing
Tears change nothing. Nobody ever changed anything by crying. Action and doing things ( happily) change everything. Continue crying a river. I will check again in a few years see if you've stopped sobbing
The athletes closer to Lazar who are grieving will not be able to perform at their best. There is a physical and mental toll on your body that means it won't be a fair competition across all athletes. Thats probably why some withdrew. And why has nobody at Crossfit fallen on their sword yet. Gross negligence and incompetance caused his death. It wasn't just an accident.
@@orfeotracio if the world stopped participating in any given activity because one person died doing it, very little would get done. At least half of all sports eliminated, no driving cars, no construction of new buildings, no recreational swimming....the list would go on forever. I challenge you to never again do something that anyone has ever died doing, but you won't. Coward.
I love the athletes sign of respect to wait 60 seconds. I don't know if it defeats the purpose but it'd be great if officials decided that it will get deducted from their total time. That way all teams and individuals can take the minute while also honouring finding the fittest. But I get there's a point in sacrificing that time to show respect.
First, my sincere prayers to the Dukic family and friends…I don’t wish to point fingers but it just has always seemed like a bad idea to use lakes for swim events. I watched that event and people were swimming everywhere. Impossible to keep track of everyone. Personally I would rather see 4 heats in a lap pool than a lake.
i'm trying to watch the games and I just can't. It's hearbreaking to just see everyone go along and cheer and be happy when someone just died. I'm finding some beautiful tribute videos to Lazar and lots of respect to Adler/Horvath for pulling out. I feel as they do, this is not the way you show respect to an athlete that passed away. It's all about money and scheduling. CF does not care about their athletes and it's all a show. The lawsuits will be coming and are being orchestrated right now. Attorneys and investigators have a serious case of negligence on their hands and this may be the last of crossfit. I won't watch the games.
I won't be watching either. I cannot understand how anyone could and why this whole weekend is going ahead. An athlete died during an event, and everyone else just carries on?
@@lauraemily3742 Thanks for your support. I've been watching videos of Lazar and having my own personal memorial. I was pleased to see Laura Horvath (I really like her) and others pulled out as they also don't believe carrying on these games is honoring Lazar. I don't know how some of the athletes are able to compete and it seems like everyone is just laughing cheering like nothing happened. Where is our respect nowadays but money is king but there are some of us that still have a moral compass and there's no way I can continue to watch, let alone compete! Others may hate on me because of my views but it's comforting to know there are others who feel the same as us. God Bless you!
Wouldn't a better sign of respect be keeping the competition going and competitive? Not just giving teams or individuals head starts or delayed starts?
Just because you pass away does not mean you should be in the hall of fame, and definitely not the first inductee. This is without a doubt a tragic event, but this is such a tone deaf, pandering comment.
@@finnoneill2481 it's rather about paying more respect to the athlete's name and immortalizing it than anything what you might think I meant by the HoF inducting. I kinda agree with you on the fact it's not necessary, but I'm sure that in any other sport promotion where they have Hall of Fame Lazar would be a first class inductee already next year. Take WWE for example
@@glebderkach5892 no sport has ever put a athlete in the hall of fame simply because they passed, and if they did it's because they had a remarkable career prior
Exactly my thoughts. CrossFit isn’t really the place you go to see proper form in the first place, but that was just something else entirely O_o She was *pushing* that bar down. But, it appears to be fine according to the standards of the judges, so at the end of the day, it played out as a useful tactic.
Barbelleclub (doesn’t allow @ replies apparently), ANY leader is responsible for the safety of their people. There was massive negligence, plain and simple.
@@sgblaxicanway to state the obvious. Clearly this not a good situation at all and CrossFit and the games may never be the same because of this but that doesn’t mean you have to say what everybody is thinking and spread hate in a time like this like if you don’t like Dave just say that. Nobody needs to hear anything from anybody about what they did wrong clearly they already know
Immense respect for Laura and Jeff. The reality is that if something tragic, and seemingly avoidable, happened in our work places, we would not be going to work the next day. This is wrong. The community had a chance to come together, make a stand, and demand more from CrossFit.
You don't know what Lazar would want. For starters, he would have wanted to not die due to inadequate safety preparations. That much we all know because we all saw him fighting for his life. What we don't know is if he would have wanted "the games to continue" as everyone of you keeps saying. That is HQ's speak to justify its tone deaf and flippant response to its negligence.
@@GeorgeOwinoAI can't imagine any athlete would want their sport to be abolished as a result of their death. That's now how competitors function or think. People who eat doritos for a living on their mom's basement couch think that way.
In the face of tragedy, the decision to continue or cancel an event like the CrossFit Games is undeniably difficult and sensitive. However, there are compelling reasons why the games should consider continuing, albeit with appropriate adjustments and considerations. Like CrossFit did in this case. One reason to consider continuing the games is to honor the spirit of the fallen athlete. By pushing forward, the community can come together to celebrate the passion, dedication, and hard work that athletes pour into their training and competition. This can serve as a tribute to the athlete's memory and a way to show resilience in the face of adversity. We have many examples where a similar decision was made in the world of sports and the one I’ll add here was the 2013 Boston Marathon. Following the tragic bombings that occurred near the finish line, there was a strong debate about whether the race should continue the following year. Ultimately, the organizers decided to hold the 2014 Boston Marathon as a symbol of unity, strength, and resilience in the face of adversity. The event became a powerful statement of solidarity and an opportunity for the community to come together in a show of support. In the case of the CrossFit Games, continuing the event was the appropriate thing to do, especially since it was the families wishes that it continue. By continuing it honors the victim and send a message of unity, support, and determination in the face of tragedy. Ultimately, I believe that the decision to continue was the right call and I applaud those athletes that have continued and I support the decision of those athletes that decided to withdraw. In all cases, the decision was the correct decision.
Death is a cruel part of life. The cruelty is in that everything continues like nothing happened: Waves and tides will come and go. The birds sing. The sun goes down and will come up. You have shown a lot of courage, compassion and empathy with all the choices you make. Sticking with those choices independent of other people’s action all the while creating space and adapting is a testament of your character and leadership. Much love.
I really enjoy watching the games but- CrossFit should be settling all of the athletes expenses and donating the winnings to Lazar’s family. Then cancel the games and put every resource into a full and proper investigation of why Lazar’s struggle wasn’t spotted in the moment- and why he wasn’t pulled from the water, there and then. We will never know if he could have been saved- had CF’s safety measures been more robust and fit for purpose.
Completely unbelievable, I was shocked when I heard him say that. Because hasn’t the tagline always been the “fittest person on earth”? It never even was the “fittest person alive”, so that little slip was just… it was just absolutely unspeakable. How can someone be so offensively poor at PR. They need an official spokesperson to handle this mess.
I think it’s time for the games to go outside the US or straight back to Madison, the attendance for all of the leading up to the games competitions has been bad and this is not looking remotely well attended either. As horrible as yesterday was, I do not think people are staying away because of that.
It’s so difficult to watch the games something feels off. So many potential players have all been showing fatigue and not able to push. I know they are unable to show their true strength in the games!!
Production: would be great to see coverage of all athletes! We don’t need to see 3-4+mins of two athletes in the beginning and middle of the events. Or finishers catching their breath with other competitors battling out for a finish. At least occasional pan or wide shots to see others/everyone.
athletes from across the world paid alot of their money to be there (visa, plane tickets, hotel, transportation). Its tragic but shouldn’t affect the others. This is on crossfit management and organization only. They must pay criminally
@@Infinityg20tit's a business for Crossfit. But what everyone seems to forget is its a business for the competitors too. This is their work. Their business. They aren't doing this for fun, they're doing it because it's their career and livelihood. Blame HQ if you want, but if all the athletes dropped out their would be no Games. Guess what, almost no one did. So the competitors are just as responsible for the Games continuing as HQ
This whole video seemed completely awkward. I can’t fault anyone wanting to compete because that’s their livelihood and what they completely dedicated themselves to.
@@yuliaz-rz8sw lol this is crossfit you're dealing with, you really think they'd put the miniscule amount of effort required into doing something like that?
Cutting off Dave when he said that 80% of the athletes wanted to compete is a dirty media move since media typically moves with the anger mob. Most people want to see the competition continue, the ones remaining to get what they worked for all year, and those who want to mourn can mourn. An investigation needs to happen, something clearly went wrong during the swim. Reparation is owed to the family probably. But it’s owed to the other athletes to let them do their job as professionals and sponsored athletes to try to win some money
Not sure what Dave Castro's deal is; I know this is partly just his personality, but it would behoove him to have a bit more tact and sensitivity, and maybe be a little less defensive in his tone. Like, dude come on, someone died on your watch. This is not the time to make excuses and get needly with the interviewer.. Deeply troubling that he doesn't realise how bad he comes across here. Absolutely zero self-awareness :/
He’s a total douche. “I don’t think I’m done yet…” to then go on and add absolutely nothing other than the sound of his own voice. Virtue signalling bellend
It’s hard to be the person that has to answer for such things, it’s easy to criticize from afar. Bad interview but ultimately think he was just trying to be transparent.
@@06Moss Fair, but I'm not necessarily criticising him for his explanation, I'm criticising him for his tone and the way he's communicating here. I personally don't think it's too much to ask that one of the most public faces of a global brand knows how to engage with their audience without coming across like this. It's a very difficult time, I get it, but it's unfortunately part of the job to deal with these things when you're in his position. The burden of responsibility falls with those in charge at Crossfit HQ, and it kind of seems like he's pissed off that people have questions about this..
Dave Castro and the CEO are idiots! Why would they even consider asking him about continuing that’s disrespectful! Reddit states that Castro yelled at some athletes while some walked away! It was disrespectful. So, here he is lying making it up that he spoke to them respectfully. I hope this organization gets sued! His brother posted “ you loved the sport that didn’t love you back.”
Daves interview was awful. It was overly defensive and sounded like they pressured athletes to decide. His whole reenactment of the meeting sounded like a horrible situation to be in. Laying the burden on Lazars family/brother is awful too.
Amen. We do not grieve as someone without hope. Let us cling to Christ's resurrection now and hold fast to the assurance we have in him. Remind us Holy Spirit that those in Christ will live again to the glory of the Father.
@@username-kn3oh people are mad due to everyone just picking up and going about the competition after the Obvious flaw in athletes health and security. it was a error that sadly cost a life of an amazing human. That error MUST BE FIXED !!! which will take months if not years!!!!. not 24 hours......
She always gets a pass. Look at her open workout. If she was held to the standard she would have zero deadlifts and would have never made it to semifinals.
I never have been a fan of the open water swim, especially for these types of athletes and this type of competition. an open water swim is dangerous for those athletes who actually swim every day and focus on nothing but swimming. You really asking some of these big powerlifting/gymnastics athletes to their life in the water. Just not wise.
Feel bad for Castro. Didn’t matter what he said, there’s nothing that would’ve been acceptable to the comment politicians. Tragic situation with no good answers. Condolences to the Dukic family.
Not true. It was a huge opportunity to show empathy and he failed miserably. Instead he opted to smirk about his genius of coming up with a survey. A day of mourning should have been the least, if not cancelling the games all together.
@@stevenrogers2410 You see? If he had’ve taken the empathetic route, someone would’ve called him disingenuous. If he have cancelled the games to honour this amazing man he would’ve been called out by some for not honouring Lazar by forging ahead. He’s stuffed no matter what. Easy to hate a person you don’t know.
@@BrianKim-ih4qh Do you get triggered when someone points out that the announcer repeatedly said the wrong movement? Or more likely you're just commenting upon that which you have no clue.
@@BrianKim-ih4qh I mean they weren’t legless because the athletes were using their legs I just assumed at some point he would correct himself. So no not triggered, just thought he’d use his eyes.
Your mental state has a lot to do with being in a good physical state. This games will have an asterisk and it should have not been an actual competition.
How people are still watching the games is beyond me. All the athletes should have stopped competing for respect. And CrossFit should be taking a hard look at itself on its athletes safety and not carrying on with the competition.
Tia is a proof for me that people will always love the champion no matter what, because she doesn't seem very likeable otherwise.. But feel free to prove me wrong.
a vitória sendo a unica da bateria prestando tributo me deixou triste e ao mesmo tempo p da vida!!!! mulher o br ja nem tem chance quase e ela me faz uma heroina 🫠🫠🫠 mas enfim mto modesta
These announcers are sooooo bad at delivering this canned feel-good "our lack of any sense or effort whatsoever got someone killed but we'll put a positive spin on it" nonsense. Please either say something actually meaningful, or just stop
I would have thought as a superhuman competitor he would have preferred everybody give they’re all in each event rather than deliberately take the L in his honour. Dunno 🤷♀️ there’s no right answer.
No. The only thing he would have wanted right now would be to be alive and not dead because of the gross negligence of these ppl. CrossFit games are a sporting event, and just that!!
Unnecessarily long-winded without really giving enough acknowledgment to the tragedy of the situation. The whole thing just felt like a way for him to justify why he got what he wanted
Glad of the explanation tbh , good to know how it unfolded. Yesterday everyone was giving out there was not enough info and here he is giving it. He also did a quick little video on his TH-cam last night
We all know, that it was the organisations fault, that the swimmer died. No proper rescue measures established. CrossFit has a history of not caring for the atlethes wellbeeing (heat, ....). Ask Dave Castro who seems to hate human beeings.
Team Event 1
Heat 1 start - 16:01
Heat 1 final minute before 1st finisher - 28:55
Heat 2 start - 37:09
Heat 2 final minute before 1st finisher - 49:24
Heat 3 start- 58:09
Heat 3 final minute before 1st finisher - 1:10:06
Event results - 1:18:02
Women Event 2
Heat 1 start - 1:36:10
Heat 1 final minute before 1st finisher - 1:50:26
Heat 2 start - 2:01:13
Heat 2 final minute before 1st finisher - 2:15:40
Heat 3 start - 2:26:12
Heat 3 final minute before 1st finisher - 2:38:57
Heat 4 start - 2:51:04
Heat 4 final minute before 1st finisher - 3:03:29
Event results - 3:10:11
Men Event 2
Heat 1 start - 3:26:13
Heat 1 final minute before 1st finisher - 3:39:27
Heat 2 start - 3:51:08
Heat 2 final minute before 1st finisher - 4:05:00
Heat 3 start - 4:16:10
Heat 3 final minute before 1st finisher - 4:29:29
Heat 4 start - 4:41:07
Heat 4 final minute before 1st finisher - 4:55:19
Event results - 5:02:44
Keep watching for Sprague's acknowledgement of Lazar and Lord Jesus Christ
Thank you. You doing the work for them 👍🏼
Perfect! ❤
Thank you so much ❤
You = Hero
I’m confused about the deadlift weight… they’re quoting 225, but the bar looks loaded more than 225? Am I missing something? I see 5lbs on each side. So should be 235lbs?
At a time like this I really miss Sean Woodland. Nothing against Chase and all I just feel like it should be Sean at a time like this.
Yeah I missed why as well as any critical talk on the decision…
Legit I’m excited about Greg glassman’s non compete expiring soon. CrossFit is going to be different soon moving forward
@thebarbelleclub50 maybe. I know a lot of people share this sentiment, but is there anything indicating he plans to compete with Crossfit?
No, please, spare us the nothing against Chase nonsense. He sucks.
Totally agree! It would have helped so much to have Sean announcing.
*(For the CrossFit Team and those who value respectful uplifting commentary).*
2 Names - Lazar Dukic & Sean Woodland.
Sean Woodland is the heart of The Games (I'm starting with Sean for a reason, bare with me). He speaks kindly about every athlete, highlighting the best of them and able to spot flaws without being critical or condescending. Getting into the sport earlier this year, Sean kept me in tune. He highlighted athletes and their journey's whilst staying focused on the games and what was happening in real time (edit: that statement is unfortunately ironic, forgive me). Sean is able to connect through being himself and what seemed like his genuine interest in bringing up the real stories of athletes like learning how Roman got to the games and what he was facing while competing.
Why start with Sean and not Lazar? Because Lazar deserved Sean Woodland commentary. What seems like a genuine kind soul in Lazar would be matched by the kindness of Sean Woodland (I say seem because I don't know either of them personally but appreciate all I've been exposed to). With Sean in the box I feel there's a *real* heart in the games and his absence is painful amidst the incompetence of the opening day.
From a business point - unfortunately this matters - Sean is a cheat code because you make those of us who love him happy and you get someone who is respectful.
More viewers would feel comfortable and invited to watch the games.
I see with other commentators the *desperate* urge to *constantly* remind people that "Crossfit is hard" but that is the least valuable thing to highlight or discuss at this time. Yes, you are strong big tough man and lady, do hard work get big muscle. Right now?
*RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT?!*
"Rest In Peace Lazar Dukic, thank you for the light you brought to the games. I'm Sean Woodland here and we are live at the CrossFit games carrying Lazar Dukic with us as we continue to honour his life through the weekend."
My last - maybe - attempt at trying to highlight the value of communicating that a LIFE WAS LOST here. As well as the value of RESPECT & TONE with the voice that made me stay and finish watching my first games in SEAN WOODLAND.
That's all.
#RIPLaza 🤍🖤🕊️
it makes it more entertaining though. Maybe next year have the swim with crocs and sharks in the water. Would get millions of views
This announcers have said so many tone deaf things “the real world creeps in and reminds us of the harsh reality of time” bro the guy didn’t die of old age. Stop acting like this guy’s death was some unpreventable accident, it was negligence on CrossFit HQ part.
You should step in their shoes and try to say all of the right things for over 8 hours of coverage. They’ve also said some respectable statements about mourning/death/coping. Doubt you could even articulate a few sentences based on this comment. 100% negligence on CrossFit HQ but it’s not on these commentators
@@rileybrock781 Insulting me doesn’t make your point valid. I’m just stating facts, if you are offended and have to lash out at me about it that says more about you than it does me.
None more tone deaf than Dave saying "some voices were drowning others out" and "the competition will still determine the fittest man alive"
Why don’t you take your armchair expertise and apply for a job at CrossFit? Sounds like you could do it perfectly
It’s always a keyboard warrior who can tell these people how to do their job from the comfort of their own home. This is a tragedy. Was it preventable? Maybe so…but at the end of the day this happened in less than a minute…do you have any part of your day where if you don’t do your job for 1 minute a person dies? It excuses nothing but unless you’ve actually dealt with something like this or have a real solution keep it to yourself. This mans family and his memory are whats important.
Seeing haley and toomie back is awesome
I appreciate Dav being very transparent about the process. Beautiful how they were so flexible and open with the agenda, giving space to people to process in their own ways as well as, respectfully, give voice to everyone involved. I greatly appreciate knowing the thoughtfulness and collaboration that went into the plan to move forward. I also love the tribute from crossfit and individual athletes. 💔❤️🩹
I understand people who stop and understand people who continue,
The athletes that continue show a lot of respect for lazar .. if the competition was cancelled then what? Everyone go back to their home and continue like nothing happened and next year we gonna see a workout called lazar? I watched the competition with tears in my eyes and I'm sure everyone feels the love and respect they are showing
Mis respetos a Laura y Jeff por retirarse!
Gran actitud y real homenaje. 👏🏻
#forLazar
Que pasó?
hasta ayer no la podia ni ver pero esta actitud merece mis respetos por Laura. el 80% q decidiò competir se pueden ir bien a cag...
@@belenjhai1255 maybe it was decide for the fans that traveled long ways to see competition
Man ive never cried so much watching people exercise.
Tears change nothing.
Nobody ever changed anything by crying.
Action and doing things ( happily) change everything.
Continue crying a river.
I will check again in a few years see if you've stopped sobbing
The athletes closer to Lazar who are grieving will not be able to perform at their best. There is a physical and mental toll on your body that means it won't be a fair competition across all athletes. Thats probably why some withdrew.
And why has nobody at Crossfit fallen on their sword yet. Gross negligence and incompetance caused his death. It wasn't just an accident.
respect for all the athletes waiting a minute ♥️
Except mayhem 🤪
no respect if they still partecipate in this
@@orfeotracio if the world stopped participating in any given activity because one person died doing it, very little would get done. At least half of all sports eliminated, no driving cars, no construction of new buildings, no recreational swimming....the list would go on forever. I challenge you to never again do something that anyone has ever died doing, but you won't. Coward.
@@FancyNickDelatovicELS he trained with mayhem is my understanding, the other teams let them go out early as a tribute
I love the athletes sign of respect to wait 60 seconds. I don't know if it defeats the purpose but it'd be great if officials decided that it will get deducted from their total time. That way all teams and individuals can take the minute while also honouring finding the fittest. But I get there's a point in sacrificing that time to show respect.
u must be kidding? why are still there???
First, my sincere prayers to the Dukic family and friends…I don’t wish to point fingers but it just has always seemed like a bad idea to use lakes for swim events. I watched that event and people were swimming everywhere. Impossible to keep track of everyone. Personally I would rather see 4 heats in a lap pool than a lake.
It's on Luka now to carry the legacy. He will make it happen.
Worst part of announcers (of all sports) is that they think they have to talk the entire broadcast.
What is going on with James Sprague’s judge? That dude is not doing full extension during deadlifts at all! No reps all the way
i'm trying to watch the games and I just can't. It's hearbreaking to just see everyone go along and cheer and be happy when someone just died. I'm finding some beautiful tribute videos to Lazar and lots of respect to Adler/Horvath for pulling out. I feel as they do, this is not the way you show respect to an athlete that passed away. It's all about money and scheduling. CF does not care about their athletes and it's all a show. The lawsuits will be coming and are being orchestrated right now. Attorneys and investigators have a serious case of negligence on their hands and this may be the last of crossfit. I won't watch the games.
I won't be watching either. I cannot understand how anyone could and why this whole weekend is going ahead. An athlete died during an event, and everyone else just carries on?
@@lauraemily3742 Thanks for your support. I've been watching videos of Lazar and having my own personal memorial. I was pleased to see Laura Horvath (I really like her) and others pulled out as they also don't believe carrying on these games is honoring Lazar. I don't know how some of the athletes are able to compete and it seems like everyone is just laughing cheering like nothing happened. Where is our respect nowadays but money is king but there are some of us that still have a moral compass and there's no way I can continue to watch, let alone compete! Others may hate on me because of my views but it's comforting to know there are others who feel the same as us. God Bless you!
Thankyou! This is how I feel too, is life to watch this but I just can’t do it, it doesn’t feel correct under the aweful circumstances.
His family is okay with it. You should be too...
Also, yet you're here. Gotta love the internet
Because CrossFit has become a cult
Wouldn't a better sign of respect be keeping the competition going and competitive? Not just giving teams or individuals head starts or delayed starts?
Cudos to Team Butchers Lab, for showing exceptional sportsmanship!
if there will ever be established a Hall of Fame in CrossFit, Lazar must be the first inductee.
Just because you pass away does not mean you should be in the hall of fame, and definitely not the first inductee. This is without a doubt a tragic event, but this is such a tone deaf, pandering comment.
@@finnoneill2481 it's rather about paying more respect to the athlete's name and immortalizing it than anything what you might think I meant by the HoF inducting. I kinda agree with you on the fact it's not necessary, but I'm sure that in any other sport promotion where they have Hall of Fame Lazar would be a first class inductee already next year. Take WWE for example
it makes it more entertaining though. Maybe next year have the swim with crocs and sharks in the water. Would get millions of views
@@glebderkach5892 no sport has ever put a athlete in the hall of fame simply because they passed, and if they did it's because they had a remarkable career prior
But not when he was alive right?
You was never cheering for when he was alive?
Eyes service.
Am I the only one who noticed Gluck was slamming the deadlift to get the bounce back?!?
Exactly my thoughts. CrossFit isn’t really the place you go to see proper form in the first place, but that was just something else entirely O_o She was *pushing* that bar down. But, it appears to be fine according to the standards of the judges, so at the end of the day, it played out as a useful tactic.
I miss Sean Woodland.
I hope all the winners of this years games wears the athlete shirt of Đukić on the podiums, as tribute!
it makes it more entertaining though. Maybe next year have the swim with crocs and sharks in the water. Would get millions of views
The memorial of Victoria made me impressed! Lazar must know how connected they were!
Watch the games and pipe down.Chill out and relax.
We don't want to read silly comments. It is sports not politics.
“Reunited, restarted and revamped” 💪🏼
Dave, you are the DIRECTOR of the CrossFit Games, and athlete safety is YOUR responsibility. You failed Lazar and the entire field of athletes.
Bro. Settle down. I am sure this is already an almighty weight on his shoulders.
CrossFit will face the consequences but this isn’t the time
Barbelleclub (doesn’t allow @ replies apparently), ANY leader is responsible for the safety of their people. There was massive negligence, plain and simple.
What did I miss
@@sgblaxicanway to state the obvious. Clearly this not a good situation at all and CrossFit and the games may never be the same because of this but that doesn’t mean you have to say what everybody is thinking and spread hate in a time like this like if you don’t like Dave just say that. Nobody needs to hear anything from anybody about what they did wrong clearly they already know
Immense respect for Laura and Jeff. The reality is that if something tragic, and seemingly avoidable, happened in our work places, we would not be going to work the next day. This is wrong. The community had a chance to come together, make a stand, and demand more from CrossFit.
There is no community, that is just great language for marketing😢. If it was everyone should have taken a stand and not participate!
Agree with you on Laura and Jeff! Massive respect!
every winner who speaks should say that Lazars death was preventable. Every time. Keep the spot light on Xfit and it's BS.
Respect to mayhem for putting in the work. Lazar was a competitor and he would want his competitors to push hard in his honor
definetly
You don't know what Lazar would want. For starters, he would have wanted to not die due to inadequate safety preparations. That much we all know because we all saw him fighting for his life. What we don't know is if he would have wanted "the games to continue" as everyone of you keeps saying. That is HQ's speak to justify its tone deaf and flippant response to its negligence.
@@GeorgeOwinoA thats was an accident a tragedy!
Agreed, so why give teams and individuals a bonus or handicap in his honour? Wouldn't he have wanted an even competition?
@@GeorgeOwinoAI can't imagine any athlete would want their sport to be abolished as a result of their death. That's now how competitors function or think. People who eat doritos for a living on their mom's basement couch think that way.
In the face of tragedy, the decision to continue or cancel an event like the CrossFit Games is undeniably difficult and sensitive. However, there are compelling reasons why the games should consider continuing, albeit with appropriate adjustments and considerations. Like CrossFit did in this case.
One reason to consider continuing the games is to honor the spirit of the fallen athlete. By pushing forward, the community can come together to celebrate the passion, dedication, and hard work that athletes pour into their training and competition. This can serve as a tribute to the athlete's memory and a way to show resilience in the face of adversity.
We have many examples where a similar decision was made in the world of sports and the one I’ll add here was the 2013 Boston Marathon. Following the tragic bombings that occurred near the finish line, there was a strong debate about whether the race should continue the following year. Ultimately, the organizers decided to hold the 2014 Boston Marathon as a symbol of unity, strength, and resilience in the face of adversity. The event became a powerful statement of solidarity and an opportunity for the community to come together in a show of support.
In the case of the CrossFit Games, continuing the event was the appropriate thing to do, especially since it was the families wishes that it continue. By continuing it honors the victim and send a message of unity, support, and determination in the face of tragedy.
Ultimately, I believe that the decision to continue was the right call and I applaud those athletes that have continued and I support the decision of those athletes that decided to withdraw. In all cases, the decision was the correct decision.
Death is a cruel part of life. The cruelty is in that everything continues like nothing happened: Waves and tides will come and go. The birds sing. The sun goes down and will come up. You have shown a lot of courage, compassion and empathy with all the choices you make. Sticking with those choices independent of other people’s action all the while creating space and adapting is a testament of your character and leadership. Much love.
Shut up weird person.
Dave with that little smirk he always has.... bro, this isnt about you or your processess. you dont need to be on camera.
Every copes different! I feel it’s a nervous tik he has.
Dave is an attention ho
No, he is just overly egocentric. Lazar‘s drowning was preventable. Dave and his team have let him die
He is not your bro.
Keyboard warroring bozo.
I really enjoy watching the games but-
CrossFit should be settling all of the athletes expenses and donating the winnings to Lazar’s family. Then cancel the games and put every resource into a full and proper investigation of why Lazar’s struggle wasn’t spotted in the moment- and why he wasn’t pulled from the water, there and then. We will never know if he could have been saved- had CF’s safety measures been more robust and fit for purpose.
If we will never know, then why investigate?
Nobody caught when he said fittest person alive? Now THATS wild to say. Most tone deaf thing I’ve ever heard
Completely unbelievable, I was shocked when I heard him say that. Because hasn’t the tagline always been the “fittest person on earth”? It never even was the “fittest person alive”, so that little slip was just… it was just absolutely unspeakable. How can someone be so offensively poor at PR. They need an official spokesperson to handle this mess.
Also said that there were a few athletes voices drowning out the others 🤡
I think it’s time for the games to go outside the US or straight back to Madison, the attendance for all of the leading up to the games competitions has been bad and this is not looking remotely well attended either. As horrible as yesterday was, I do not think people are staying away because of that.
there should be a grieving competition too. these are the most divisive games ever.
Make a hero wod for the athlete that died
They undoubtedly will
That’s what i would from horvarth, she’s a savage
It’s so difficult to watch the games something feels off. So many potential players have all been showing fatigue and not able to push. I know they are unable to show their true strength in the games!!
Well said Tia ❤
Will the rest of day be streamed live?
Production: would be great to see coverage of all athletes! We don’t need to see 3-4+mins of two athletes in the beginning and middle of the events. Or finishers catching their breath with other competitors battling out for a finish. At least occasional pan or wide shots to see others/everyone.
They should have cancelled the full competition, no competition is more important than someone’s life
Just about the money. How can someone celebrate this now?
athletes from across the world paid alot of their money to be there (visa, plane tickets, hotel, transportation). Its tragic but shouldn’t affect the others. This is on crossfit management and organization only. They must pay criminally
@@Infinityg20tit's a business for Crossfit. But what everyone seems to forget is its a business for the competitors too. This is their work. Their business. They aren't doing this for fun, they're doing it because it's their career and livelihood. Blame HQ if you want, but if all the athletes dropped out their would be no Games. Guess what, almost no one did. So the competitors are just as responsible for the Games continuing as HQ
This whole video seemed completely awkward. I can’t fault anyone wanting to compete because that’s their livelihood and what they completely dedicated themselves to.
Justin starting event 2 with his eyes full of tears … so meaningful. So obvious that this one is for lazar. Good job dude.
Crossfit should pay all expenses for Lazars family
They can barely afford to pay the winners
@@newrivervalleywellnessdotc1260I hope they have great liability insurance
it makes it more entertaining though. Maybe next year have the swim with crocs and sharks in the water. Would get millions of views
where are the time stampssssss
@@yuliaz-rz8sw lol this is crossfit you're dealing with, you really think they'd put the miniscule amount of effort required into doing something like that?
@@shawnfoster4506 i aint dealing with nobody.
Cutting off Dave when he said that 80% of the athletes wanted to compete is a dirty media move since media typically moves with the anger mob. Most people want to see the competition continue, the ones remaining to get what they worked for all year, and those who want to mourn can mourn.
An investigation needs to happen, something clearly went wrong during the swim. Reparation is owed to the family probably. But it’s owed to the other athletes to let them do their job as professionals and sponsored athletes to try to win some money
Dave is such a tool
Always was, always will be
Not sure what Dave Castro's deal is; I know this is partly just his personality, but it would behoove him to have a bit more tact and sensitivity, and maybe be a little less defensive in his tone. Like, dude come on, someone died on your watch. This is not the time to make excuses and get needly with the interviewer.. Deeply troubling that he doesn't realise how bad he comes across here. Absolutely zero self-awareness :/
100%. His interview was awful
He’s a total douche. “I don’t think I’m done yet…” to then go on and add absolutely nothing other than the sound of his own voice. Virtue signalling bellend
Yeah the dude is the worst. I was so glad when he was gone but he is back now making himself as the center of the games again
It’s hard to be the person that has to answer for such things, it’s easy to criticize from afar. Bad interview but ultimately think he was just trying to be transparent.
@@06Moss Fair, but I'm not necessarily criticising him for his explanation, I'm criticising him for his tone and the way he's communicating here. I personally don't think it's too much to ask that one of the most public faces of a global brand knows how to engage with their audience without coming across like this. It's a very difficult time, I get it, but it's unfortunately part of the job to deal with these things when you're in his position. The burden of responsibility falls with those in charge at Crossfit HQ, and it kind of seems like he's pissed off that people have questions about this..
Dave Castro and the CEO are idiots! Why would they even consider asking him about continuing that’s disrespectful! Reddit states that Castro yelled at some athletes while some walked away! It was disrespectful. So, here he is lying making it up that he spoke to them respectfully. I hope this organization gets sued! His brother posted “ you loved the sport that didn’t love you back.”
Ah, yes, "Reddit" told you. Must be true.
Daves interview was awful. It was overly defensive and sounded like they pressured athletes to decide. His whole reenactment of the meeting sounded like a horrible situation to be in.
Laying the burden on Lazars family/brother is awful too.
Lol imagine trying to legitimize a statement by saying that reddit told me 😂😂😂
Rest In Peace Brother.
I came here hoping to see a glimpse of Linda Keesman. But no 😢. So what I am actually asking… please give more coverage to ALL athletes
3:05:06 was that pee?
Yeah, in my mouth
I sure hope so
Cyprine
He was a Christian that makes me so thankful! 🙏🏼
Amen. We do not grieve as someone without hope.
Let us cling to Christ's resurrection now and hold fast to the assurance we have in him.
Remind us Holy Spirit that those in Christ will live again to the glory of the Father.
Imagine forgetting yesterday because you want to be entertained today.
Who's forgetting? Get over yourself holy cow
@@username-kn3oh people are mad due to everyone just picking up and going about the competition after the Obvious flaw in athletes health and security. it was a error that sadly cost a life of an amazing human. That error MUST BE FIXED !!! which will take months if not years!!!!. not 24 hours......
@Nativeoutdoor lazar would have wanted them to continue competing, athletes were given a choice to leave or stay simple as that
Literally no one has forgotten, you complete dolt.
@@username-kn3oh Lazar would have lived for sure.
James Sprague had A LOT of no reps in the final deadlifts. What a joke he won the 4th heat. Not fair at all. Come on!
Is it just me or did some of Tia's deadlifts at the end look like no-reps? Some of these did not have full extension
She always gets a pass. Look at her open workout. If she was held to the standard she would have zero deadlifts and would have never made it to semifinals.
Where or where are the heat designations on the screen!!!?? How can that possibly be a good idea when trying to watch???
@crossfitgames i love it ❤❤ pls @crossfitgames starts in India
This weekend is dedicated to make money, it's only matters for Crossfit
This is not a competition.
I never have been a fan of the open water swim, especially for these types of athletes and this type of competition. an open water swim is dangerous for those athletes who actually swim every day and focus on nothing but swimming. You really asking some of these big powerlifting/gymnastics athletes to their life in the water. Just not wise.
Go Rodrigo Velázquez García, México!!!
How could a man drown in that heat? That was simple malfeasance and ineptitude. You didn't have enough guards out there.
Bravo to Team Butchers Lab for their outstanding display of sportsmanship!
Rest in Peace Lazar ♥️
Sooo...whats the point in waiting for a whole minute
Dave signaling and posturing and justifying at the beginning gave me the ick.
Kaya’s deadlifts were a total abomination … it’s people like that who give CrossFit a bad name .. she should be fined for having such atrocious form
Feel bad for Castro. Didn’t matter what he said, there’s nothing that would’ve been acceptable to the comment politicians. Tragic situation with no good answers. Condolences to the Dukic family.
Not true. It was a huge opportunity to show empathy and he failed miserably. Instead he opted to smirk about his genius of coming up with a survey. A day of mourning should have been the least, if not cancelling the games all together.
@@stevenrogers2410 You see? If he had’ve taken the empathetic route, someone would’ve called him disingenuous. If he have cancelled the games to honour this amazing man he would’ve been called out by some for not honouring Lazar by forging ahead. He’s stuffed no matter what. Easy to hate a person you don’t know.
How many times did the announcer say they were legless rope climbs??
do you get triggered when someone says legless rope climb?
@@BrianKim-ih4qh Do you get triggered when someone points out that the announcer repeatedly said the wrong movement? Or more likely you're just commenting upon that which you have no clue.
@@vanillaghetto maybe you don't need to soil yourself over it.
@@doubleoblit Maybe you need to mind your own business and stop making idiotic comments and generally being yourself...an a-hole.
@@BrianKim-ih4qh I mean they weren’t legless because the athletes were using their legs I just assumed at some point he would correct himself. So no not triggered, just thought he’d use his eyes.
Your mental state has a lot to do with being in a good physical state. This games will have an asterisk and it should have not been an actual competition.
How people are still watching the games is beyond me. All the athletes should have stopped competing for respect. And CrossFit should be taking a hard look at itself on its athletes safety and not carrying on with the competition.
Tia is a proof for me that people will always love the champion no matter what, because she doesn't seem very likeable otherwise.. But feel free to prove me wrong.
a vitória sendo a unica da bateria prestando tributo me deixou triste e ao mesmo tempo p da vida!!!! mulher o br ja nem tem chance quase e ela me faz uma heroina 🫠🫠🫠 mas enfim mto modesta
These announcers are sooooo bad at delivering this canned feel-good "our lack of any sense or effort whatsoever got someone killed but we'll put a positive spin on it" nonsense. Please either say something actually meaningful, or just stop
americans … Lazar forgotten … is all about the money
Recife tá presente, manda um cheiro para a galera da WAKANDA BOX.
What's the meaning behind starting a minute late. Is it tribute or protest? Or both? What's the significance of a minute?
It's enough time for the athlete to be like "hey look at me" without being so long that they won't finish
1:34:30 최승연, 정다원 선수 시작 Womens Event 2
I hope that other athletes will follow Adler and Horvat’s example.
Lazar family literally wanted the games to continue to honor him and them leaving is kind of a slap in lazars face kinda weird.
The family didn’t ask for it to continue. The way Castro worded it is that they gave their blessing when asked.
Anyone deciding how anyone else should behave, either way, is extremely arrogant
@@Joeyclubbin Continuing the games is not deciding for others? Look what his brother wrote.... He himself decided not to compete . Reflect .
And thanks for deleting my comments...........
Where is the rest of the day??????
3:04:59 Am I seeing this right?
I would have thought as a superhuman competitor he would have preferred everybody give they’re all in each event rather than deliberately take the L in his honour. Dunno 🤷♀️ there’s no right answer.
No. The only thing he would have wanted right now would be to be alive and not dead because of the gross negligence of these ppl. CrossFit games are a sporting event, and just that!!
Harry ya muggle stop gaslighting.
They won but they look Bad on the floor after not taking a minute out for respect all the teams did it ....
No they don’t
Jacobs Lights
Braden Expressway
Rip 🇷🇸
This is so stupid. I hope Lazar’s family sues. His death was preventable.
Why is the video 5 hours long. Put this crap on Netflix, Hulu or apple
they replaced Sean Woodland with Adrian Conway🤦
Dinero es dinero, nada puede contra el
❌NO REP GAMES🏋️♂️
#justiceforlazar #forlazar #donotwatchthecrossfitgames #lawsuit
Is there a way I could help someone with this channel? It is so unorganized and mismanaged. I’d love to help
I'm just curious how do you guys feel about Dave Castro's explanation?
Unnecessarily long-winded without really giving enough acknowledgment to the tragedy of the situation. The whole thing just felt like a way for him to justify why he got what he wanted
Glad of the explanation tbh , good to know how it unfolded. Yesterday everyone was giving out there was not enough info and here he is giving it. He also did a quick little video on his TH-cam last night
It didn't need to go for that long. When he cut off the interviewer to say he had more to say, he had a very strange smile/smirk on his face.
We all know, that it was the organisations fault, that the swimmer died. No proper rescue measures established. CrossFit has a history of not caring for the atlethes wellbeeing (heat, ....). Ask Dave Castro who seems to hate human beeings.
Is this link working for anyone?