Berlin ATHX Games Wrap – Sprague, Jenkins, Wilkinson, and Muir Top the Podium
At the ATHX Games’ first event held outside the UK, professional CrossFit and hybrid athletes took to the competition floor in Berlin, Germany, to compete in the expanding franchise backed by Adidas.
Remind me: The ATHX Games is a UK-based hybrid fitness competition that combines strength, endurance, and speed through a series of high-intensity events.
- Designed for athletes of all levels, the program features challenges such as barbell lifts, cardio machines, functional movements, and tactical workouts that test both strength and endurance.
ATHX is gaining momentum, and athletes like Lucy McGonigle, Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson, and Chandler Smith have previously competed.
Last weekend, athletes James Sprague, Ty Jenkins, Ella Wilkinson, Jen Muir, and Graham Halliday all participated in their first ATHX Games across the team and individual divisions.
The results: Jenkins and Sprague competed as a team, finishing first. Wilkinson and Muir fared the same, with Halliday, who competed as an individual, finishing fifth. Aaron Curto won the men’s title, and Charis Zach claimed the women’s title.
We had the opportunity to talk with Jenkins about his experience, and he told us that he has already signed up for his next ATHX.
“The experience was awesome,” Jenkins said. “For a league that is as new as ATHX is, the professionalism and production were superb. From the venue, to the flow, to the DJ, to the sponsors, ATHX feels legit.”
Jenkins compared ATHX to a CrossFit competition.
- “It’s different from a typical CrossFit competition because you are done with it all in about two-and-a-half hours, but the events are pushed close together, so by the last event, my legs felt pretty heavy,” Jenkins said. “The barrier to entry is also much lower; there are no complex gymnastics movements, and several division options. This led to a wide variety of fitness levels competing this weekend. It was so cool to see that.”
Jenkins encourages anyone who has the chance to give ATHX a try. He expressed that the brand will continue to grow and expand its worldwide reach, so eventually, more people will be able to compete without traveling long distances.
Dates have been announced for the upcoming season, with ATHX hosting competitions in 2026 across the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
- “It was a super fun time and I totally recommend it to anyone considering doing one,” Jenkins concluded.
Featured image: Kristof Horvath
