One Last Time: Pat Vellner's Road to the 2026 CrossFit Games

Pat Vellner's road to the 2026 CrossFit Games wasn't smooth sailing. After falling short at the Northern California Classic Semifinal, the HWPO athlete was forced into the Last Chance Qualifier with his Games career hanging in the balance. In one final push, Pat did just enough to earn the seventh and final qualifying spot—keeping his season alive by the slimmest of margins. Earlier this year, Pat announced that 2026 would be his final CrossFit Games season. Before the biggest stage in the sport, follow him through the highs, lows, and uncertainty of one last fight to earn his place. One last qualifier. One last Games. One last time. HARD WORK PAYS OFF. ----- SyncID: MB01AYL4T10PGUU