Crossfit open

Definition

The annual worldwide online competition that serves as the first qualifying stage for the CrossFit Games. Where regular people discover that they're neither as fit as they thought nor immune to existential crisis via burpee box jump-overs.

Example Usage

I'm signing up for the CrossFit Open this year—time to see how I stack up against 300,000 other gluttons for punishment.

Origin

Launched in 2011 as CrossFit's democratized competition format, allowing global participation.

Fun Fact

The 2024 CrossFit Open attracted over 300,000 participants worldwide, making it one of the world's largest fitness competitions.

Source: CrossFit competition terminology

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