https://crossfitdatalab.com Data-driven insights from the CrossFit Open. Analysis of hundreds of thousands of athlete results. en-us Thu, 28 May 2026 18:21:46 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/best-crossfit-open-strategies-data-analysis Should you pace conservatively or go all-out? Does redoing a workout help? What separates the top 10% from the top 50%? The data has answers. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/best-crossfit-open-strategies-data-analysis Strategy https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-games-season-explained A complete guide to the CrossFit Games competition season. How the Open, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Games work, who qualifies, and what the numbers look like at each stage. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-games-season-explained Guide https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-2026-vs-2025-comparison The 2025 Open saw a historic drop in participation. Did 2026 recover? We compare athlete counts, scores, formats, and demographics across both years. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-2026-vs-2025-comparison Data Analysis https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-2027-workout-predictions We analyzed every Open workout from 2011-2026 (72 workouts across 16 years) to predict what movements, formats, and weights will appear in the 2027 CrossFit Open. Here's what to train. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-2027-workout-predictions Predictions https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-participation-trends-2019-2026 Is CrossFit growing or shrinking? We tracked Open registration numbers from 2019 to 2026 across all divisions. The data tells a nuanced story of COVID disruption, peak years, and an unexpected 2025 decline. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-participation-trends-2019-2026 Data Analysis https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-score-percentiles-by-age What's a good CrossFit Open score for a 40-year-old? We break down percentile rankings across every age division so you can benchmark against your actual peers. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-score-percentiles-by-age Data Analysis https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-2026-percentile-calculator Where do you rank among 127,000+ men or 106,000+ women in the 2026 CrossFit Open? Use our data from every registered athlete to find your exact percentile for each workout and overall. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-2026-percentile-calculator Performance https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-2026-results-analysis A deep data dive into the 2026 CrossFit Open. We analyzed every score from 379,000+ athletes across 17 divisions to reveal the trends, surprises, and key takeaways from this year's Open. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-2026-results-analysis Data Analysis https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-age-group-performance-analysis We analyzed how age impacts CrossFit Open performance across 233,000+ athletes. From teens to 60+, here's exactly how each age group performed in the 2026 Open. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-age-group-performance-analysis Data Analysis https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-workout-261-262-263-analysis A rep-by-rep, second-by-second breakdown of all three 2026 CrossFit Open workouts. We analyzed scoring patterns, time distributions, completion rates, and the key breakpoints where athletes hit walls. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-workout-261-262-263-analysis Workout Analysis https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-country-rankings-2026 A country-by-country analysis of CrossFit Open 2026 performance. We ranked 150+ nations by athlete count, competitive density, and average performance using data from 379,000 athletes. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://crossfitdatalab.com/articles/crossfit-open-country-rankings-2026 Data Analysis