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2021 CrossFit Games Prize Money: A Detailed Overview
The 2021 CrossFit Games, held from July 23 to July 25, 2021, in Madison, Wisconsin, was a showcase of the world’s best CrossFit athletes. The prize money for the event was substantial, reflecting the high level of competition and the prestige associated with winning the CrossFit Games. Let’s delve into the details of the prize money distribution for the 2021 CrossFit Games.
Overall Prize Money Distribution
The total prize money for the 2021 CrossFit Games was a staggering $1,000,000. This amount was distributed among the top athletes in both the individual and team competitions.
| Competition | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Individual Men | $300,000 |
| Individual Women | $300,000 |
| Teams (Men’s and Women’s) | $200,000 |
| Individual Masters Men | $50,000 |
| Individual Masters Women | $50,000 |
| Individual Teens Men | $25,000 |
| Individual Teens Women | $25,000 |
As you can see from the table above, the individual competitions for both men and women had a prize pool of $300,000 each. The teams competition, which included both men’s and women’s teams, had a combined prize pool of $200,000. Additionally, there were separate prize pools for the Masters and Teens divisions, with each division having a prize pool of $50,000 and $25,000, respectively.
Individual Men’s Competition Prize Money
The individual men’s competition featured 40 athletes from around the world. The winner of the competition, T.J. Murphy, took home a prize of $100,000. The top 10 finishers in the men’s competition received the following prize money:
| Rank | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 |
| 2 | $50,000 |
| 3 | $30,000 |
| 4 | $20,000 |
| 5 | $15,000 |
| 6 | $12,000 |
| 7 | $10,000 |
| 8 | $8,000 |
| 9 | $6,000 |
| 10 | $4,000 |
Individual Women’s Competition Prize Money
The individual women’s competition featured 40 athletes from around the world. The winner of the competition, Katrin Davidsdottir, took home a prize of $100,000. The top 10 finishers in the women’s competition received the following prize money:
| Rank | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 |
| 2 |
