Profile

VIDEO: The Fittest Firefighter Angelo DiCicco, Looking to Podium at The Games with Mayhem Independence

May 9, 2022 by
Enjoying Morning Chalk Up? Access additional exclusive interviews, analyses, and stories with an Rx membership.

It’s been a busy year for Angelo DiCicco. Getting a full healthy year under his belt after returning to the sport from back issues, working full-time as a firefighter and joining the team Mayhem Independence. So far — this year has been a success. DiCicco recently won the Occupational Quarterfinals as the fittest firefighter on Earth.

Morning Chalk Up’s Lauren Kalil sits down with DiCicco to discuss balancing full-time firefighting with CrossFit, how he ultimately decided to be on Mayhem Independence and even how the team was created in the first place.

Video Breakdown:

0:30 – Being crowned the fittest firefighter on earth during the Occupational Quarterfinals

2:15 – Balancing being a full-time firefighter and competitive CrossFitter

3:55 – The demand of his career with keeping his body healthy to train

5:40 – How does his CrossFit background make him a good firefighter

7:00 – Recovering after a back injury

9:20 – Decision to go team in the 2022 season

10:20 – Building Mayhem Independence

11:50 – Chemistry between the team

12:45 – Relationship with DiCicco and Rich Froning

13:56 – Preparing for MACC Semifinal

14:50 – Challenges with using the worm

15:45 – Point spread between the Independence and Freedom

Related Article:

Get the Newsletter

For a daily digest of all things CrossFit. Community, Competitions, Athletes, Tips, Recipes, Deals and more.

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.