La Rome Rome FireStorm Revengers Showdown Showdown (or cutely called “the athletes' race”) is preparing to write a new page in the history of CrossFit® competitions in Italy!
With the fourth edition ready to take off on 1st and 2nd February 2025 at PalaTorrino, we had the pleasure of interview Nicolò and Camilla Pucci, the tireless organizers behind this event.
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Who are the organizers?
“My sister Camilla and I are the owners of CrossFit® FireStorm, a box that we opened in 2016, and of the second box FireStorm Ghoul, launched in 2019. We are also athletes and we take care of the competition together, supported by our family and the community of the box. I am the mind, Camilla is the arm and everyone else represents the heart”, explains Nicolò Pucci.
How did the Roma FireStorm Revengers Showdown come about?
“The first edition was born in our box with a simple formula: two days of competition separated between Experience and Rx. Over the years we have evolved the format, adding categories and a workout in an external location. This year we are making the international leap, bringing the competition to the PalaTorrino, a venue that will allow us to achieve our goal as always: to put the athletes at the center of everything.”
The news of the 2025 edition
“In addition to being a CrossFit® Licensed event, a first for Rome, the PalaTorrino floor represents a huge step forward. The structure allows us to expand the format and offer an international experience, with the possibility of including elements and equipment in the workouts that we could not use in our box. This new dimension will give life to unique and exciting challenges.”
Why a Beginner Master 35+ category?
“We wanted to give a voice to the Master 35 Experience athletes, who often struggle to qualify for high-standard races, competing against younger athletes. This category offers them a unique opportunity to test themselves and live a high-level competitive experience.”
The location and the main floor: what makes the Roma FireStorm Revengers Showdown special?
“PalaTorrino is a strategic choice. We wanted a stage that would reflect the value of the athletes and allow them to compete in a high-impact atmosphere. It is not just a competition, but an experience that celebrates CrossFit® in all its forms,” says Camilla.
The race program
The athletes will compete in six workouts: three on Saturday, one on Sunday morning, followed by a semi-final and a final for the best.
“Thanks to the programming of 2BFSPROGRAM, which we also use in our box, we have created WODs that will test athletes on all the skills of CrossFit®. Expect everything: resistance, strength, strategy and adrenaline,” adds Nicolò.
The differentiating value
“Our strength is the respect for the athletes. This is 'THE ATHLETES' RACE': every detail, from the race pack to the WOD, is designed to enhance those who compete. Too often in Italy we lose sight of this fundamental principle, and we want to make a difference,” Nicolò emphasizes.
Spoilers and Awards
“For now we can only say that the level will be very high and the WODs will not be for the faint of heart. In addition, we have a total prize pool of €8.500, with cash prizes for the Elite, Master and Intermediate and under 21 categories. This is our way of saying thank you to all the athletes who support us every year”.
we at CrossMag we are proud to announce our participation as official media partners for this edition. We will be on the floor to tell the behind the scenes and interview the winners of each workout, bringing your passion and determination directly to our readers.
The 2025 Edition of the Roma FireStorm Revengers Showdown promises unforgettable emotions and challenges. For CrossFit® enthusiasts, this event is an unmissable event. All you have to do is mark the dates in your diary and follow the official Instagram account @romafirestormrevengersshowdown for all the updates!