The Usual Suspects Are Atop the MACC Leaderboard

May 29   |   POWERED BY

Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up semifinals edition. Day three of the CrossFit Fittest in Cape Town is underway and the third day of the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge is about to begin. Here’s what you need to know.

In today’s edition:

• It’s a case of the usual suspects when it comes to the women at MACC
• Saxon Panchik stays atop the men’s leaderboard for the MACC heading into final day
• Will Noah Ohlsen now have to look to the Last Chance Qualifier to make the CrossFit Games?
• Who is Jason Smith, the veteran South African atop the CrossFit Fittest in Cape Town

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Moving day is over at the MACC and we are heading into the final two events here on Day 3. Saxon Panchik has extended his lead, while veteran Cole Sager moved into a qualifying position with Noah Ohlsen only 2 points out. Sydney Michalyshen, an individual Games rookie last year, takes the lead into the final day, with veterans Danielle Brandon and Brooke Wells both in qualifying spots to start the day. On the team side, Mayhem Independence is in the driver’s seat with three events wins so far.

• After Day 2 the four 2021 CrossFit Games athletes in the field—Danielle Brandon, Brooke Wells, Sydney Michalyshen and Baylee Rayl—are sitting exactly where we expect them to be: In qualification positions.
• Saxon Panchik takes the overall lead on the men’s side, while Noah Ohlsen is on the outside looking in, facing the threat of missing a Games berth for the first time since 2014.
• Here’s a full rundown from Day 2.

How to catch up: 

• Games Analyst Brian Friend and SemiFinal athlete Dex Hopkins recap all the action from Knoxville, TN with Bottom Line host Lauren Kalil as we head into the final day.

Resources to stay up to date:

• Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge content hub
• How to watch and schedule of events
• Leaderboard
• Roster

Leaderboard

Here are the top ten individuals and teams after day 2 of competition. Check out the full leaderboard for the point spread, cutoffs and more efficiency stats.

1. Saxon Panchik (380)  | Sydney Michalyshen  (340) | CrossFit Mayhem Independence (395)

2. Dallin Pepper (360) | Danielle Brandon (332) | CrossFit Shoofly Storm Squadron (350)

3. Cole Sager (304) | Baylee Rayl (308) |  Kamo Athletics CrossFit (345)

4. Tyler Christophel (292) | Kelly Clark (296) | Koda Crossfit United  (320)

5. Logan Collins (280) | Brooke Wells  (290) | CrossFit Kilo II (315)

6. Noah Ohlsen (278) | Rebecca Fuselier (270) | Koda Crossfit Iron View Allegiance  (295)

7. Spencer Panchik (268) |  Shelby Neal  (261) | CrossFit Westchase Red (275)

8. Luis Oscar Mora  (253) | Taylor Reber (253) | AB CrossFit (270)

9. Mitchel Stevenson (253) | Claire Truax (246) |  CrossFit Westchase Blue (265)

10. Jake Berman (240) | Megan O’Donnell (229) | CrossFit 417 (215)

Full leaderboard

Workouts, Schedule and How to Watch

Sunday’s schedule of events: Below is the broadcast schedule. You can watch all events live on our content hub.

• Team Event 5 — 6:00 AM PT | 9:00 AM ET | 2:00 PM BST
• Team Event 6 — 7:20 AM PT | 10:20 AM ET | 3:20 PM BST
• Individual Event 5 — 8:29 AM PT | 11:29 AM ET | 4:29 PM BST
• Individual Event 6 — 10:35 AM PT | 1:35 PM ET | 6:35 PM BST

Want to see the schedule in your local time zone? Our schedule will automatically update to where you are on MorningChalkUp.com, and on our iOS or Android app.

Day 3 Events

Team Event 5

• 2 RFT:
  60 Cal Row (3 rowers)
  40 Synchro DB Squat Cleans (60/50/40) ***3 people***
  20 Synchro BBJO (24″) ***3 people*** +
  For time:
  20 Worm Push Press
  25 Toes To Bar (1 Person) + Worm Hold (3 people)
  20 Worm Push Press
  25 Toes To Bar (1 Person) + Worm Hold (3 people)
  20 Worm Push Press
  25 Toes To Bar (1 Person) + Worm Hold (3 people)
  20 Worm Push Press
  25 Toes To Bar (1 Person) + Worm Hold (3 people)
  20 Worm Push Press
  Time Cap: 25 minutes

Team Event 6

• 2 RFT:
  M/F Pair 1
  24 Synchronized Deficit HSPU (3″/1.5″) +
  M/F Pair 2
  12 Synchronized Bar MU
  12 Worm Thrusters
  M/F Pair 1
  12 Synchronized Bar MU+
  M/F Pair 2
  24 Synchronized Deficit HSPU (3″/1.5″)
  12 Worm Thrusters
  Time Cap: 12 minutes

Individual Event 5

• For time:
  2KM Echo Bike
  30 Toes To bar
  50 Alternating DB Snatch (70/50)
  30 Toes to bar
  20 burpee box get over (48/40)
  Time Cap: 15 minutes

Individual Event 6

• For time:
  18 Ring Muscle Ups
  15 Front Squats (205/145)
  45ft Front Rack Lunge
  12 Bar Muscle Ups
  9 S2OH (165/115)
  45ft OH Lunge
  Time Cap: 12 minutes

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We are halfway through the final day at the Fittest in Cape Town (depending on when you are opening this) and the competition is hot and heavy with only one Games spot on the line for each division. At the end of Day 2, Jason Smith holds onto the lead, eight points ahead of Kealan Henry, while the two Michelles, Merand and Basnett are locked in a tie. CrossFit Commit Okavango holds on to the lead among the teams, but it is only 5 points.

• Analyst Patrick Clark has the breakdown from Day 2 of the one semifinal in Africa which will qualify one male, one female and one team for the Games.
• Morning Chalk Up’s Lauren Kalil talks with Zoe Schnetler about all of the major moments from the day.
• Who is Jason Smith, the man atop the leaderboard for the Fittest in Cape Town?

For a full schedule and leaderboard, we’ve included quick links to access all the information below.

Resources to stay up to date:

• Fittest in Cape Town content hub
• How to watch and schedule of events
• Leaderboard
• Roster

Leaderboard 

Here are the top ten individuals and teams after day 2 of competition. Day 3 is already underway with teams having completed the first event of the day. Check out the full leaderboard for the most up-to-date standings.

1. Jason Smith (344) | Michelle Merand (356) | CrossFit Commit Okavango (385)

2. Kealan Henry (336) | Michelle Basnett (356) |  CrossFit Tijger Valley Unit (380)

3. Darren Zurnamer (316) | Christina Livaditakis (332) | BST CrossFit (360)

4. Ruan Duvenage (271) | Reegan Finkel (300)  | CrossFit Firebolt (320)

5. Robert Heuer (262) | Leeverne Engelbrecht (291) | Motley Crew CrossFit (265)

6. Estian Ferreira  (262)| Mary Jamieson (279) | CrossFit IRA Howling Commandos (260)

7. Ruan Potgieter (261) | Anneke Spies (272) | Pack Life CrossFit (260)

8. Devin Ramsden (259) | Ingy Hossam Eldin (232) | CrossFit PBM (225)

9. James Van Dongen (252) | Dina Swift (230) | Lions Bay CrossFit (210)

10. Mohamed Elomda (250) | Angelique Connoway (224) | CrossFit WHK Sold Out on Life (210)

Full leaderboard

Workouts, Schedule and How to Watch

Sunday’s schedule of events: Below is the broadcast schedule. You can watch all events live on our content hub.

• Team Event 5 — 12:00 AM PT | 3:00 AM ET | 9:00 AM GMT+2
• Team Event 6  — 1:30 AM PT | 4:30 AM ET | 10:30 AM GMT+2
• Individual Event 5 — 2:50 AM PT | 5:50 AM ET | 11:50 AM GMT+2
• Individual Event 6 — 5:37 AM PT | 8:37 AM ET | 2:37 PM GMT+2

Want to see the schedule in your local time zone? Our schedule will automatically update to where you are on MorningChalkUp.com, and on our iOS or Android app.

Day 3 Events

Team Event 5

• For time:
  In MF/MF pairs
  50 Synchro CTB pull-ups
  25 Synchro power cleans
  25 Synchro dumbbell overhead squats
  1000m Row (split anyhow)
  Immediately followed by the second MF pair
  Power cleans: 225lb/155lb or 102kg/70kg
  Dumbbells: 66lb/50lb or 30kg/22.5kg
  Time cap: 25 minutes

Team Event 6

• For time:
  First pair: (FF/MM or MM/FF)
  50 Wall Balls (split anyhow)
  25 Strict Handstand Push-Ups (split anyhow)
  Then second pair completes the above sequence
  Then team completes:
  15/12/9
  Worm Push Press
  Worm Synchro Burpees
  Time cap: 18 minutes

Individual Event 5

• For Time:
  100 Wall Balls
  15m Handstand Walk
  75 Calorie Row
  15m Handstand Walk
  50 Handstand Push-Ups
  15m Handstand Walk
  25 Toes-to-Bar
  15m Handstand Walk
  Time cap: 21 minutes

Individual Event 6

• For time:
  27 Chest to Bar Pull-ups
  27 Dumbbell Squat Snatches
  18 Chest to Bar Pull-ups
  18 Dumbbell Squat Snatches
  9 Chest to Bar Pull-Ups
  9 Dumbbell Squat Snatches
  Women: 35 lbs/ 15kg
  Men 55 lbs/ 22.5kg

2:33 – The new world record in the CrossFit standardized workout “2014 Regional IE5” set by William Leahy IV. The previous record was held by Spencer Arey at 2:45.

3 – The number of events Mayhem Independence has won out of 4 so far at the MACC. (They took 2nd in the other one.)

6 – Hours of sleep our Morning Chalk Up Senior Editor Joe Genetin-Pilawa has gotten since Thursday.

8 – Points between 1st place Syndney Michalyshen and 2nd place Danielle Brandon in the MACC.

27.2 – The average age of the top five women at the MACC heading into Day 3.

28 – The average age of the top five men at the MACC heading into Day 3.

356 – The point total that both Michelles take into day 3 at Cape Town.