The Open CrossFit Games are usually the starting signal for the season of crossfit competitions around the world. If you like to travel and enjoy the exploits of elite athletes live, you are interested in writing down these 10 European competitions that will take place in 2018 in your diary.
Europe and Meridian Regionals of the CrossFit Games
You have done your penance during the Open and the names of the athletes who will participate in the semifinals of the 2018 CrossFit Games have already been revealed. This year, you have two dates with the regionals as the traditional southern region is now separated into Northern Europe and Southern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Europe Regionals Date: May 18-19-10, 2018 Location: Berlin (Germany)Who will we see in Berlin? Among the male athletes you will be able to see the PICSIL athlete Adrian Mundwiller compete against the Icelandic BK Gundmundsson or Lukas Högberg. Among the girls, we will see the Dottirs, Sara Sigmundsdottir and Annie Thorisdottir, fight for a place in the final in Madison along with the British Emma McQuaid or the Norwegian Kristin Holte.
Meridian Regionals Date: June 1-2-3, 2018 Location: Madrid (Spain)This year, many Spanish athletes have managed to reach the Madrid regionals where they will compete with the best athletes from neighboring countries such as France, Italy or Portugal. Among the boys, Marc Ordeig, Alexander Anasagasti, Rubén Insua, Sam Lubben and the PicSil athlete Lukas Esslinger will face each other in the Caja Mágica to reach the final. As for the girls, Rita García, Elia Navarro, Eva Cortiella, Susana López, Judit Torrabadella, Jacqueline Dahlstrom and the PICSIL athlete Hannah Caldas will face each other in Madrid, along with Lauren Fisher or Carmen Bosman. And of the classified teams, we will have the luxury of seeing the exploits of CrossFit Norte Redondela live with our athlete David Mata , Canarias Team CF, 21-15-9 Team, CrossFit Las Rozas and CrossFit 77 Feet.
French Throwdown
Date: June 22-23-24, 2018 Location: Paris (France) More information: https://frenchthrowdown.com/This annual competition organized by Reebok CrossFit Louvre begins its seventh edition with the same motto: creating a unique experience for athletes, spectators and volunteers gathered to celebrate what we like most, life. Among the athletes qualified for the final in Paris, we will have the opportunity to see in action our athletes Virgina Finol in the Masters category and Asier Sánchez in the Elite category.
Berlin Throwdown
Date: July 6-7-8, 2018 Location: Berlin (Germany) More information: http://www.berlin-throwdown.com/Looking ahead to summer, the third edition of Berlin Throwdown is a good excuse to discover the German capital and enjoy the sport of fitness alongside the best European athletes.
Belgian Throwdown
Date: August 10-11-12, 2018 Place: Brussels (Belgium) More information: http://www.thebelgianthrowdown.com/The fifth edition of Belgian Throwdown is about to launch the qualifiers. In its previous edition, the Belgian competition brought together more than 790 athletes in addition to offering new features and surprises that amazed attendees. Another good opportunity to visit the countries of northern Europe this summer.
Swiss Alpine Battle
Date: September 7-8-9, 2018 Location: Villars-sur-Ollon (Switzerland) More information: https://www.swissalpinebattle.com/The Swiss Alpine Battle competition is a luxury for spectators due to its postcard settings and, above all, the participation of elite athletes from around the world . Sam Briggs, Sara Sigmundsdottir, Mat Fraser and Brooke Ence have already participated in previous editions. The qualifiers begin at the end of May. If you are interested in participating as an athlete or attending as a spectator and taking advantage of your vacation days in September, keep an eye on their website.
Spanish Throwdown
Date: September 7-8-9, 2018 Location: Madrid (Spain) More information: http://www.thespanishthrowdown.com/The same weekend as the Swiss Alpine Battle, the Spanish Throwdown takes place, the most international crossfit competition that takes place in Spain . If you want to enjoy an international competition without going very far this summer, the fourth edition of Spanish Throwdown awaits you.
Beast of Berlin
Date: September 29-30, 2018 Location: Berlin (Germany) More information: http://beastofberlin.de/Show your thirst and your hunger, show your toughness and your form , says the website of Beast of Berlin, a German fitness competition that promises to be a real spectacle. In its first edition, they managed to bring together 160 athletes in five categories. What does this year's competition await us?
Fénix Games Arnold Classic Europe 2018
Date: September 28-28-30, 2018 Place: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Spain)At the same time as the Arnold Classic Europe fitness fair , the Fénix Games will take place, an individual crossfit competition for elite and master athletes. Take advantage of this unique event in Spain to enjoy the sport of fitness, the fair and see Arnold Schwarzenegger walking through the stands. If I were you, I would reserve those dates on my calendar ;).
German Throwdown
Date: November 3-4, 2018 Location: Mainz (Germany) More information: https://germanthrowdown.de/en/home-en/The German competition brings together the best of European fitness in its fifth edition. In both the qualifiers and the two-day final, athletes have to perform gymnastics, weightlifting and resistance exercises.
Amsterdam Throwdown
Date: December 1-2, 2018 Location: Amsterdam (Holland) More information: http://www.theamsterdamthrowdown.com/Last European competition of 2018, Amsterdam Throwdown wants to bring together the fittest athletes on the planet. The three online qualifiers will allow 172 athletes to show their best at the two-day final in Amsterdam. The competition season in Europe is underway . A good excuse to travel, visit European cities and enjoy CrossFit in its essence. And you, which competition are you planning to travel to in 2018?
