This August, a handful of the world’s fittest athletes will travel to the US to compete in the CrossFit Games – a gruelling series of intense workouts designed to push the body to the limit.
More than 144,000 male competitors entered this year’s competition, with around 50,000 of those coming from Europe. Of that figure, just 60 have qualified for the continent’s semi-final. It’s an exclusive club – one that former rugby league star Sammy Wright is proud to be part of.
The 29-year-old, who represented Dewsbury Rams and Featherstone Rovers before calling time on his rugby career, became engrossed in the athletic sport seven years ago. He opened the CrossFit Utopia gym in Leeds and dedicated his career to the discipline – aiming to compete at the highest level.
