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The TYR WZA 2024 is BACK!

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The TYR Wodapalooza is back for our 12th year from January 11-14, 2024.

The TYR Wodapalooza Miami is back for our 12th year of celebration from January 11th-14th, 2024 in Bayfront Park. PLUS we have some exciting updates coming your way for this season that we can’t wait to share.

But wait, there’s more! We are also excited to announce our Online Challenge & Qualifier dates.
If your sights are set on throwing down in Miami, the TYR WZAOC is the first stop!

Mark your calendars:
Registration Opens: Tues, July 18th
Indy Challenge: Week 1: Sept 14th – 18th, Week 2: Sept 21st – 25th
Teams of 3 Challenge: Oct 12th – 23rd
TYR WZA: Jan 11th-14th, 2024

Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Binge Watch the celebration

Missed the last TYR Wodapalooza weekend or want to watch it all again? We’ve got you covered!

Along with the Elite division broadcast, we had POV cameras all weekend on every stage.

Click below to relive the entire celebration on our YouTube Channel.

RELIVE MIAMI 2023

Thank You from Team TYR WZA

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THANK YOU, COMMUNITY.

2023 was one for the books. Whether you were in town to watch, compete, volunteer, or simply followed along from afar, we’re so thankful you joined us. From the entire team, we appreciate you joining us for our 11th year of celebrating fitness, community, and life.

There was no hiding that our team’s focus was and will continue to be that we ensure we stay true to our roots: to elevate the experience for the community. To showcase the athletes of all divisions. To celebrate their accomplishments. To provide the audience, at home and in-person, the coverage, environment, and experience they deserve. And if you’re reading this, we hope you felt it.

Now that the event has come and gone, as any competing athlete would, we’ve turned inwards and continue to reflect on our performance. The TYR WZA brought many wins, which included a better venue layout, the addition of the athlete recovery dome, more food options, and a new elite competition format. With the victories, come just as many if not more opportunities for improvement. This included the accessibility issues we faced with seating and the challenges with our broadcast.

For those that reached out, filled out surveys, or gave us feedback elsewhere, whether positive or especially constructive, thank you. You have our continued commitment as we continue to grow, we’ll always reflect to improve with the community as the focus. We promise to never lose sight of that. 

Over the coming months, we will be transparent in announcing dates, competition format, rules, and ways in which we’re enhancing and improving the areas you’ve helped us identify. In the meantime, relish in your success, because you, the community, are what makes the TYR WZA possible.

See you soon,
Team WZA

TYR WZA Elite Individual Match Ups

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This year, we’ve got the most stacked roster in the Elite division. Check out a few head-to-head matchups we’re excited to watch unfold over the competition weekend!

Written by Michael Lanwehr

Dani Speegle vs. Sara Sigmundsdottir

Two of the most recognizable personalities prepare to face off under the Miami heat. Dani
Speegle coming off her best Games finish to date looks to carry that momentum into the 2023
season. For Sara, WZA represents the first step in her comeback trail back to the Games. Who’s
ready to watch both ladies throw down all week long?!

Roman Khrennikov vs. Ricky Garard

The second and third place finishers at last year’s CF Games look poised for another
unbelievable showdown in the Sunshine State. Roman may have gotten the best of him in
Madison, but Ricky doesn’t strike me as the type of competitor to take that lying down. Expect
nothing less than absolute fireworks any time either of these athletes take the floor!

Dallin Pepper vs. Gui Malherios

Two young bucks are set to clash on the shores of Bayfront Park. Gui is undeniably one of the
most electric competitors the sport has ever seen. A maestro with the barbell, get ready to see
some big weights as WZA kicks off with a 1RM Clean and Jerk. Meanwhile, Dallin had an
incredibly strong debut last year in Madison. And at just 20 years old, the sky really is the limit
for this baby faced killer. Who’s ready to take that next step in their CF careers?!

Patrick Vellner vs. The Sun

Cats and Dogs. Oil and Water. Tall people and CrossFit. Patrick Vellner and the Sun. Natural-born
enemies. And yet, against all odds, Vellner continues to beat the heat and enters the
competition as the 3-time defending champ. Do I smell a 4-peat or will the sun finally strike
back?

TYR WZA Elite Team Match Ups

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This year, we’ve got the most stacked roster in the Elite division. Check out a few head-to-head matchups we’re excited to watch unfold over the competition weekend!

Written by Michael Lanwehr

The Boyz vs. Canadian PB+J

The Defending Champs meet the Great White North. With 38 (!) individual Games appearances
between them, it’s 1 st place or bust for either team. Mr. Miami himself, Noah Ohlsen, looks to
catapult The Boyz to the top of the podium for the second year in a row. Or will it be the boys
from the north to put the defending champs on ice? Looks like the Miami sun isn’t going to be
the only thing heating up the competition floor!

King BK + Friends vs. Team GOWOD

Nothing says Miami quite like a little international flavor. Hailing from all corners of the globe –
and armed with three National Champs to boot – these two juggernauts are ready to put on a
show for the rest of the world to see!

The Smith Bros. vs. The Pancheppner Bros.

This matchup has schoolyard rivalry written all over it. “I’ll get my brothers, you get your
brothers and that weird Heppner kid from up the block and we’ll settle this down at Bayfront at
sundown.” Who else is looking forward to great competition and even more trash talk from
these two all weekend long?

The Dottirs ft. MOB vs. Team BPN

How many athletes are instantly recognizable on a first-name basis? Annie, Katrin, Mal – say
less. All eyes will inevitably be on The Dottirs ft. MOB whenever they take the floor but handing
them the crown based on clout alone not so fast. Enter Team BPN. If a team’s going to have
something to say about it, it’s them. Horvath, Simmonds, Migala – all with Games experience.
All ready to challenge for the podium.

A.K.A. Humble Killers vs. All American Girls

The newly unretired Kari Pearce and the A.K.A. Humble Killers are looking to make a little noise
down in Miami – that is after the 2x Strongest mom in America Arielle Loewen puts the kids to
bed of course. Meanwhile, the All-American Girls and their combined 19 individual Games
appearances aren’t looking to give anyone a free ride. Take note because fireworks are sure to
follow whenever these two teams take the floor!

The Spectator Experience at TYR WZA 2023

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WELCOME TO THE SPECTATOR EXPERIENCE!

It’s time to celebrate at the TYR Wodapalooza 2023! Along with community workouts, seminars, shopping at your favorite brands, and more, we’ve got an action-packed weekend of extra experiences.
Take a look at what we’ve got on deck!

Check out the full spectator experience on our app!

 

Note: SIGN UPS OPEN ON MONDAY, JAN 9, 2023 @ 9:00AM ET

TYR SWIM CLINIC WITH US OLYMPIAN

Come and listen in on Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Andrew and TYR WZA athlete Noah Ohlsen as they guide competing athletes through an open-water swim clinic and Q&A.

Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Location: FLAGLER

REIGN TOTAL BODY FUEL MORNING WORKOUT

Get your morning sweat on & join Justin Medeiros and Ellie Turner before the start of WZA Day 2.  Sign up fast for this exclusive workout before it fills up!
Time: 6:30am – 7:30am
Location: FLAGLER (Use main entrance)
Capacity: 100

COMMUNITY WORKOUTS

Join us every hour on the community workout stage to sweat it out with the official TYR WZA workout of the day!
Times: Hourly, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Community Workout Stage

TYR X SQUAT U LIFTING CLINIC

Lifting 101 with Dr. Aaron Horschig from SquatU, Hampton Morris, and Martins Licis. Learn to lift safely and effectively while still working toward your goals.
Times: 11:00pm – 12:00pm
Location: MIA Classic

BRAZILLIAN JIU JITSU 101

Enjoy watching some head-to-head combat featuring some veteran BJJ athletes, and learn the basics of rolling, lead by Danny Lopez of CrossFit Soul & Jason Khalipa of NCFit
Times: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: MIA Classic

COMMUNITY WORKOUTS

Join us every hour on the community workout stage to sweat it out with the official TYR WZA workout of the day!
Times: Hourly, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Community Workout Stage

FIREWORKS SHOW

Join us for a different kind of Saturday night LIGHTS! Head to Bayside after the competition for a fireworks show!
Time: 8:05pm – 8:10pm
Location: BAYSIDE

COMMUNITY WORKOUTS

Join us every hour on the community workout stage to sweat it out with the official TYR WZA workout of the day!
Times: Hourly, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Community Workout Stage

GOWOD MOBILITY CLASS

GOWOD, the mobility program used by the best athletes, invites you to join a 30-minute Mobility Session
led by Justin Medeiros, Streat Hoerner and Ellie Turner.
Time: 7:00AM – 7:30am
Location: BAYSIDE
Capacity: 60

DEADLIFT DEMO: MITCH HOOPER

Strongman Mitch Hooper shows us how it’s done in this deadlift demonstration.
Time: 2:22pm – 2:34pm
Location: TINA HILLS

TYR WZA AFTER PARTY

Finish the celebration off right with the official TYR WZA after party held at Savage Labs in Wynwood, Miami.
Time: 9:00pm – 12:00am
Location: Savage Labs

The VIP Experience at TYR WZA 2023

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WELCOME TO YOUR VIP EXPERIENCE!

Along with exclusive seating at competition stages & the VIP Beach, check out the exclusive events you have access to as part of your VIP experience. Please note some events require advanced sign-up.

VIP Ticket Perks:

  • Daily access to the VIP Beach – Includes VIP Lounge, Dedicated restrooms & Exclusive Bar Access
  • Dedicated seating at Bayside Stage
  • Dedicated seating at Tina Hills Stage
  • Dedicated seating at Flagler with access to VIP decks
  • Dedicated entry lines at check-in
  • Watch the competition on the LED at the VIP beach
  • Unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water on the VIP beach!
  • VIP Exclusive Events, check them out below!

After purchasing, you’ll receive an email with the links to sign up! Note: SIGN UPS OPEN ON MONDAY, JAN 9, 2023 @ 9:00AM ET

TYR VIP SHOPPING EVENT

Join TYR at their retail booth for an exclusive shopping experience. Get first dibs on TYR WZA merch, check out their new line of footwear, and other TYR favorites.

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: TYR Booth

VIP DRINKS & LITE BITES

Enjoy refreshing beverages and an array of lite bites with a view of Biscayne Bay on the VIP beach!

Times: 11:00am – 2:00pm, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: VIP BEACH

VIP DRINKS & LITE BITES

Enjoy refreshing beverages and an array of lite bites with a view of Biscayne Bay on the VIP beach!

Times: 11:00am – 2:00pm, 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Location: VIP BEACH

VIP HAPPY HOUR

Finish your Saturday off right with a VIP Happy Hour featuring Fire Performers on the beach!

Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Location: VIP BEACH

VIP DRINKS & LITE BITES

Enjoy refreshing beverages and an array of lite bites with a view of Biscayne Bay on the VIP beach!

Times: 11:00am – 2:00pm, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: VIP BEACH

PODIUM POWER HOUR FT. THE BUTTERY BROS

Join the PODIUM Team for a Sunday Funday workout with the Heber and Mars! You know we like to keep things interesting, come prepared to both work hard and play hard!

Time: 7:00am – 7:45am
Location: FLAGLER
CAPACITY: 65

PODIUM PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The PODIUM team will be on the beach Sunday morning serving up Maple Butter Pancakes extra buttery style. Start your morning off right and come hang with us!
*For Podium Power Hour workout attendees only. 

Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
CAPACITY: 65
Location: VIP BEACH

GRAB YOUR VIP TICKET

You’ll receive an email with sign-up links after purchasing!

2023 Registered Elite Athletes

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Take a look at the TYR Wodapalooza 2023 Elite Athlete Roster!

Note: This list is current as of Thursday, Jan 5th, 2023, and is subject to change.

ELITE MEN

Agustin Richelme

Alexandre Caron

Aniol Ekai

Artur Semenov

Benjamin Gutierrez

Brent Fikowski

Briant Guillaume

Cam Crockett

Casper Gammelmark

Cole Greashaber

Cole Sager

Colten Mertens

Dallin Pepper

Damián Martínez Satorres

Enrico Zenoni

Fabian Beneito Selles

Fernando Llaneza

Giorgos Karavis

Guilherme Malheiros

Henrik Haapalainen

Jack Rozema

John Wood

Jonne Koski

Kaique Cerveny

Kealan Henry

Lago Guiraldes

Leonel Franco

Lukas Ozaki

Lukas Grouleff

Luke Parker

Matt Poulin

Nate Ackermann

Nick Mathew

Patrick Vellner

Peter Mason

Phillip Muscarella

Ray Romanick

Ricky Garard

Roman Khrennikov

Samuel Paquin

Tiago Luzes

Travon Benton

Tudor Magda

ELITE WOMEN

Aimee Cringle

Alexia Williams

Andrea Nisler

Becca Merritt

Brittany Weiss

Cece Cronin

Cecilia Ramirez Villamil 

Chloe Carano

Constanza Cabrera

Dani Speegle

Elena Carratalá Sanahuja

Elisa Fuliano

Elizabeth Wishart

Ella Kanona Wunger

Emily Rolfe

Emma Tall

Emma Cary

Fernanda Dotto

Freya Moosbrugger

Gracie Strachan

Hanna Karlsson

Julia Kato

Katelin Van Zyl

Lexi Neely

Lucia Viretti

Madeline  Helms

Mirakim Couvrette

Nicole Burke

Oihana Moya Oliver

Olivia Kerstetter

Paige Semenza

Paige Powers

Rebecca Fuselier 

Sara Sigmundsdottir

Sydney Michalyshen

Sydney Wells

Valentina Magalotti

Victoria Campos

ELITE MALE TEAMS

3 Papis Latinos
Andres Escobar
Bastian Pfannschmidt
Joe Pierro

Al, John & Jack
Pietro Anderloni
Tommaso Pieri
Stefano Migliorini

AOD X Boys With Feelings
Harry Lightfoot
Harry Kean
Michael Allen

Big Body Boys
Evan Nathan
Zane Parise
Frank Woolley Jr.

Brazilian’s Old School
Anderon Primo
Pablo Chalfun
Lucas Da Rosa

Canadian PB&J
Patrick Vellner
Brent Fikowski
Jeffrey Adler

Conquer / Lift Heavy Often
Devin O’neill
Tony Facchini
Elijah Muhammad

Crossfit Mayhem
Samuel Cournoyer
Tyler Christophel
Rich Froning

Crossfit Shrewsbury
Anthony Vazquez
Corey Lunney
Trevor James

Czechoslovakia
Martin Feiferlik
Marek Vácha
Martin Kružlic

Daddy’s Angel’s
Christian Harris
Will Carter
Blaine Mcconnell

Gilman Athletics
Erik Thomas
Seth Sharritt
Brandon Smith

Good Dudes

Cole Sager
James Sprague
Jayson Hopper

Invictus Tiny Dancers
Joshua Al-Chamaa
Jorge Fernandez
Sam Dancer

J’ai L’doua
Frédéric Dubé
Felix-Antoine Lemay
Jeremy Lanctot

King B.K & Friends
Tola Morakinyo
Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson
Khan Porter

La France Du Général Degaulle
Yann Philibert
Jules Castor
Benjamin Barbier

Le Boiz
Nick Mathew
Jonne Koski
James Newbury

LSKD
Johann Van Zyl
Moses Petelo
Henry Carlile

Mayhem Avengers
Santiago Comba
Agustin Richelme
Piero Gorichon

Mayhem Project
David Mata
Jorge Carvalho
Sven Geens

Mexico
Carlos Labarthe
Luis Oscar Mora
Roldan Goldbaum

Michigan Made – Black
Michael Paas
Dylan Hamming
Samuel Demeester

Omnia
Jacob Schmidt
Cooper Wise
Jason Zobott

Polish Underdogs
Pawel Wensierski
Bartosz Jarzembowski
Grzegorz Maraszkiewicz

Road To Asgard
Emanuele Biviano
Edoardo Talon
Andrea Ferrero

Smith Bros
Alec Smith
Ben Smith
Dane Smith

Tall, Dark & Handsome
Hans Koellnberger
Rafael Sancen
Malachi Bennett

Team 247
Lalo Torres
Nick Thomas
Mitch Wagner

Team GOWOD
Willy Georges
Roman Khrennikov
Vanina Potiron

Team NOCCO
Nate Scola
Ean Phillips
Robbie Rodriguez

Team SmartWoD
Moritz Fiebig
Giorgos Karavis
Enrico Zenoni

Team Training Programming
William Kane
Owen Roberts
Felix Rehder

The Almans
Kevin Winkens
Tobias Fox
Jonas Zistler

The Boyz
Travis Mayer
Noah Ohlsen
Chandler Smith

The Butterfly Bandits
Tristan Maiorano
Jake Marconi
Owen Bernstein

The Lads
Sam Stewart
Jamie Headon
Michael Smith

The Three Wizards
Denis Samsonov
Phillip Muscarella
Cj Gerald

Thunder Buddies
Braden Willis
Gage Barone
Connor Voltz

Training Culture Team
Aniol Ekai
Alex Anasagasti
Pablo Cazalis

Underdoggy Style
Raphael Durand
Mitch McClune
Ethan Helbig

Zeus & The Dogs
Ricky Garard
Tim Paulson
Matt Dlugos

ELITE FEMALE TEAMS

A.K.A Humble Killers
Alex Gazan
Kari Pearce
Arielle Loewen

All American Girls
Brooke Wells
Amanda Barnhart
Kristi  Eramo O’connell

Best Budz ‘n Scudds Underdogs
Alison Scudds
Kristine Best
Elena Budz

Bromies
Toya Nelson
Gabby Mcclelland
Abigail Davila

Conquers Bbc
Brittany Marella
Christine Middleton
Brooke Haas

Crossfit Hype
Tara Demers
Katie Canning
Kaela Stephano

Crossfit Kemah
Brooke Thomas
Natalie Thompson
Cody Veteto

Crossfit Omnia
Elisa Schauer
Kelly Stone
Marykay Dreisilker

Falofl Powered By Puma
Anastasia Lowe
Eris Faughnan
Marisa Flowers

GOWOD Girls
Jacqueline Dahlstrøm
Sola Sigurdardottir
Jak Cornthwaite

Hybryd
Helena Collins
Charlotte Spence
Maddy Harris

IndependenTTT
Andrea Chiovitti
Dani Kearns
Stacy Loushin

Invictus
Brittany Weiss
Devyn Kim
Jessi Smith

Invictus Chicks
Lauren Stallwood
Emily Rethwill
Allie Weiss

Josie And The Doods
Carolyne Prevost
Sabrina Gordon
Maude Riopel

Kolesnikov Team
Kseniia Trubetskaia
Kamila Takeyeva
Aizhan Zharasova

Kwanimals Drevo
Mariana Khalil
Talia Villanueva
Jerusalem Aguirre

Latina Gang
Laura Sanchez
Maria Quintero
Dayana Vicentelli

Lycan Wodex Mexico
Ana Martinez
Lea Schmidt
Mariana Meza

Med Girls
Elisa Fuliano
Antea Longo
Elena Carratalá Sanahuja

Michigan Made – Orange
Zoe Jones
Rachel Clousing
Heather Paas

Milford Monsters
Brynn Kurlan
Sierra Cameron
Nicolette Torreggiani

Misfits with Lady Bits
Paige Semenza
Caroline Conners
Kelly Clark

MoTown
Stevie Dellinger
Caroline Kluttz
Stephanie Grange

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Ashley Shoemaker
Zoe Warren 
Mary Saunders

P10 Performance
Taylor Williamson
Andrea Nisler
Sydney Michalyshen

Queens of the North
Chloé Gauvin-David
Anikha Greer
Freya Moosbrugger

Scandi fling
Janie Garratt
Frederikke Frandsen
Oakley Woodhouse

Spacers Angels
Sara Sigmundsdottir
Emily Rolfe
Katelin Van Zyl

Team BPN
Laura Horvath
Jamie Simmonds
Gabriela Migala

Team Explode
Tracy Johnson
Rachel Fricker
Karis Demi

Team Extraordinary
Noortj Bleeker
Milou Jaspers
Kendra Pennings

Team FLEO
Winter Nicolette Rodriguez
Emiliana Guerra
Kelsey Kiel

TEAM NOCCO FINLAND 🇫🇮
Emilia Leppänen
Laura Isopoussu
Mirka Henriksson 

Team Savage
Lindsey Grasis
Danielle Oliveri
Alaina Savage

TEAM SWEDES
Maria Längfors
Ella Kanona Wunger
Hanna Karlsson

The Dottirs ft. MOB
Katrin Davidsdottir
Annie Thorisdottir
Mallory O´Brien

The French Girls
Alizée Andreani
Metty Greneron
Marie Robin

The Girls
Alexis Raptis
Feeroozeh Saghafi
Christine Kolenbrander 

Training Culture
Maribel Gallardo
Oihana Moya Oliver
Helena Avendaño

Verdant Then and Now
Lena Mentyka
Hannah Frakes
Shelby Jones

Westchase
Kimberlee Dekrey
Lily Burkhead
Sarah Harrison

Yallah Brick Road
Martha Cook
Gemma Rader
Evie Hollis