Recap Hold Fast Competition Team Challenge: an epic battle on the Parabiago floor

Lo last weekend (13-14 May), the Rugby Parabiago 1948 camp was the stage for one of the most exciting CrossFit® competitions of the year: the Hold Fast Competition Team Challenge.

Over 250 teams gathered to challenge each other with effort, determination and strength, in the hope of conquering the top step of the podium.

A competition that put a hard test the participants, thanks to a series of challenging wods, especially with the worm who had no mercy on even the most experienced athletes.

Many well-known names took part in this edition such as Elettra Sirotic (Games semifinalist), Gianmaria Bolognesi, Edoardo Talon, Augusto Gesso, Rachele Brambilla and Elisabetta Marchesini who gave a show on the Lombard floor.

Elisabetta Marchesini – Photo by Daria Sasanelli

An epic CrossFit® challenge

The Hold Fast Competition attracted an impressive number of participants from different parts of Italy, all ready to put themselves to the test in a series of challenges that tested every aspect of their fitness.

The athletes competed in different categories, divided by age and level of experience, guaranteeing a fair and challenging competition for all.

The wods were varied and involved a combination of weightlifting, cardio, gymnastics and many other challenges requiring strength, endurance and agility.

Participants had to demonstrate their ability to tackle complex and technical moves, pushing their limits to the max to earn valuable points.

Here are all the wods of the Hold Fast Competition

WOD 1

For time – 10 rounds (ct 20min)

200m ski lift

1 sprint run (160m)

One round each

WOD 2 (experience)

AMRAP 12 '

4 synchro pull ups

8 synchro goblet squats

8 synchro alternating db snatch

Weights: 15kg/12,5kg

WOD 2 (intermediate, master and rx)

AMRAP 12 '

2 synchro muscle ups

4 synchro single leg squats right

4 syncho single leg left

8 synchro alternating db snatch

Weights: 22,5kg/15kg

Word 3

for time

40 db devil presses (for experience 30 rep)

30 worm front squats (for experience 20 reps)

20 c&j worms (for experience 10 rep)

Weight: 22,5kg/15kg (experience 15kg/12,5kg)

WOD 4 (experience)

For time 15 min

80 Single unders – relay-

40m suitcase walking lunges – total

20 knee raises – synchro-

5-4-3-2-1 squat cleans –relay-

20 knee raises – synchro-

40m suitcase walking lunges –total-

80 single unders

Weights -> db: 15kg/12,5kg and barbell 40kg/25kg

Wod 4 (intermediate and master)

For time 15 min

80 du – relay-

40m db front rack lunges – total

20 t2b– synchro-

5-4-3-2-1 squat cleans –relay-

20 t2b – synchro-

40 abmat hspu–total-

80 du

Weights -> db: 22,5kg/15kg and barbell 60kg/40kg

Wod 4 (RX)

For time 15 min

80 du – relay-

40m db front rack lunges – total

20 t2b– synchro-

5-4-3-2-1 squat cleans –relay-

20 t2b – synchro-

40 strict hspu–total-

80 du

Weights -> db: 22,5kg/15kg and barbell 80kg/60kg

FINAL FOR CAT. EXPERIENCE

For time (tc 15min)

Part B – 5 minutes

2 round

Lifter 1: 12 deadlifts, 9 hang power cleans, 6 push jerks

Athlete 2: 10 power snatches

Rest 1'

Part B – 9 minutes

24 worm thrusters – partners –

4 rope climbs – total

16 worm thrusters – partners –

2 rope climbs – total

8 worm thrusters – partners –

1 rope climb – total –

Weight: 40kg/25kg

FINAL FOR CAT. RX, MASTER AND INTERMEDIATE

For time (tc 15min)

Part B – 5 minutes

3 round

Lifter 1: 12 deadlifts, 9 hang power cleans, 6 push jerks

Athlete 2: 10 power snatches

Rest 1'

Part B – 9 minutes

24 worm thrusters – partners –

6 rope climbs – total

16 worm thrusters – partners –

4 rope climbs – total

8 worm thrusters – partners –

2 rope climb – total –

Weight: 50kg/35kg (RX 60kg/40kg)

An atmosphere of competition and camaraderie

Despite the intense competition, the Hold Fast Competition also fostered camaraderie and mutual support.

The athletes cheered each other on, cheering each other on during practice and celebrating their progress and achievements.

This created a positive and inspiring atmosphere where athletes could feel part of a community united by a passion for CrossFit® and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Furthermore, thanks to our service of interviews with each winner of the heat, everyone felt the protagonist of a weekend full of adrenaline. All videos will always remain available in the REELS tab of our instagram profile, guys 😉

Besides the competition

As promised by the organizers inpre-competition interview, the Hold Fast Competition she didn't just limit herself to CrossFit® trials.

Booths from fitness sponsors and suppliers were also present during the event, giving attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest in the industry and try out new products.

To top it all off: top-level physiotherapists (Le Scimmie, always at the top), strict but fair group of judges (PJ always a guarantee!), precise timeline, perfect organization and… as they have always maintained: all the necessary services to make feel good athletes.

Marco - The Monkeys

Andrea - The Monkeys

The triumph of the victors

The teams that took first place in each category demonstrated a combination of exceptional skill, mental and physical endurance, outperforming all other competitors.

Each winner was applauded and celebrated for their outstanding performance and commitment over this enthralling two-day event.

Here are the rankings: