googleCrossfit Games Prize Money 2020: A Detailed Overview
The Crossfit Games, often referred to as the Olympics of fitness, is a prestigious competition that showcases the best of the best in the world of Crossfit. The 2020 edition of the Crossfit Games was no exception, offering a substantial prize pool that attracted athletes from across the globe. In this article, we delve into the details of the prize money for the Crossfit Games 2020, providing you with a comprehensive look at how the funds were distributed.
Overall Prize Pool
The total prize pool for the Crossfit Games 2020 was a staggering $3 million. This amount was distributed among the athletes who participated in the various divisions, including the Open, Regional, and the prestigious Games themselves.
The Open
The Crossfit Open is the qualifying stage of the Crossfit Games, where athletes from around the world compete in a series of workouts. The top performers in each division earn a spot in the Regional competitions. For the 2020 Open, the prize pool was divided as follows:
| Division | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Men’s Individual | $50,000 |
| Women’s Individual | $50,000 |
| Men’s Team | $100,000 |
| Women’s Team | $100,000 |
| Individual Masters (40-49) | $10,000 |
| Individual Masters (50-59) | $10,000 |
| Individual Masters (60+) | $10,000 |
The Regionals
The Regional competitions are the next step in the Crossfit Games, where the top athletes from each Open division compete for a spot in the Games. The prize pool for the Regionals was as follows:
| Division | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Men’s Individual | $10,000 |
| Women’s Individual | $10,000 |
| Men’s Team | $20,000 |
| Women’s Team | $20,000 |
The Crossfit Games
The Crossfit Games itself is the ultimate showcase of fitness prowess, where the top athletes from the Regionals compete for the title of Fittest on Earth. The prize money for the Games was as follows:
| Division | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Men’s Individual | $300,000 |
| Women’s Individual | $300,000 |
| Men’s Team | $600,000 |
| Women’s Team | $600,000 |
Additional Prizes
In addition to the substantial cash prizes, the Crossfit Games 2020 also offered a variety of other prizes to the winners. These included:
- Custom Crossfit Games apparel
- Travel expenses to the Games
- Accommodation during the Games
- Access to the Crossfit Games Athlete Retreat
