Local CrossFit coach and athlete at CrossFit All Out gym in Newton Aycliffe, Vicki Finn-Smith, is preparing for a return to the CrossFit Games in America this summer.
“My season started in February this year, along with 14,000 females in the CrossFit Open. I was unsure as to how the Open would go, it feels a while since I’ve been in individual competition. I’ve worked hard after coming back from the Games in 2022 with a shoulder injury, then had a further set back in October last year when I badly sprained my ankle. The Open went relatively well and I placed 105th worldwide. The top 25% gained a place in quarter finals in April earlier this year. We completed four workouts over a weekend for quarter finals and I finished 33rd overall, worldwide, out of 4500 women, with a top five finish in one of the workouts. I’m looking forward to the next few months training and hoping to go into the games healthy, fit and ready to compete.”
The top 200 women from quarter finals then progress onto semi-finals completing a further four workouts over a weekend. In May, Vicki competed against the 200 women and placed 30th, with more consistent finishes across the board, earning her spot within the top 40 women to go to The CrossFit Games 40-44yrs category.
CrossFit All Out gym owners Terry and Vikki Anderson said “for Vicki to be heading back to the games for a second time is so inspiring for everyone at the gym. We are really proud of all of her achievements and everyone at the gym is behind her and wishing her the best of luck at the Games this year. This year the CrossFit Games Masters will take place August 29th – 2nd September in Alabama, USA and Vicki has a Go Fund Me page to help fund the cost of the trip.
To donate head to www.gofundme.com and search for Vicki Finn.”