Behind the Scenes: Programming the 2026 CrossFit Games, Episode 2

Seven weeks ahead of the 2026 CrossFit Games, General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro is testing events with athlete Rafael Sancen at The Ranch in Aromas, California. Get a peek inside Castro’s mind as he formulates the tests for the fittest athletes on Earth. There is a quiet mystique around the testing in this episode as Castro ponders rep schemes and time domains, noting the importance of getting the volume just right. Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate the 20th CrossFit Games with the global CrossFit community. Get tickets: https://cf.games/2026-Games-Tickets — The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness. Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts. The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-cros... Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_sour... View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_... Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/...