Twenty CrossFit Games. And this year’s Games were one of the toughest yet.  Every athlete out there persevered through one of the most technical and grueling Games in the history of the sport. And they did so with composure and courage. This year’s Spirit of the Games recipient tried for five straight years to reach this floor, and failed every time. She’ll tell you herself that the failing is where her gratitude comes from. And it shows in how she competes, in how she carries herself on her worst event and her best, and in how she treats every athlete, judge, and volunteer she crosses.  This year’s Spirit of the Games is Arielle Loewen. (caption taken from part of nicole.carroll’s award presentation at the 2026 Games) #crossfit #crossfitgames #SpiritOfTheGames