Monday, 08.19.24

"LAZAR"
For Time:
3 Rounds of:
400m Run
10 Bar Muscle-ups

* Rest 1 min

2 Rounds of:
400m Run
15 Strict Handstand Push-ups
* Rest 1 min

1 Round of:
10 Bar Muscle-ups
15 Strict Handstand Push-ups

August 8, 2024 was the saddest day in CrossFit's history. The CrossFit community was shattered by the loss of CrossFit Games competitor, Lazar Dukic. Lazar - from Serbia, drowned in the swimming portion of the 1st event of the 2024 CF Games. It's heartbreaking to think what his family and friends are going through, the other athletes, and all involved. It hits close to home as we have 2 coaches at the gym who have competed at the Games as individuals - Mitch 2018 & Carrie 2019, and a team who competed together in 2021, 3/4 who are still here coaching (Mitch, Carrie & JT). When they were all competing, I want to believe every measure was taken to keep their safety as the number one priority.

We don’t know all the details about what happened yet, but we are hopeful that there will be clarity and communication about what unfolded, and accountability will be put in place. Change needs to be made to move forward with CF as Sport, and trust needs to be rebuilt with the CF Athletes and CF Community if CF as a Sport is to continue to thrive. Thoughts and prayers to all involved in this tragedy.

Lazar was a very talented CF competitor... But, he was much more than an athlete. He was a son, a brother and friend to everyone. In the CrossFit community, coming together to do hard things is how we pay tribute. In this spirit, i1uvit has decided to program this workout today. It is a more class friendly version of a workout Lazar programmed himself while he was a guest programmer on the Morning Chalk Up. Lazar leaves behind his brother Luka (another CrossFit Games competitor) his girlfriend Anja, and many loving family and friends. When things get hard today, remember Lazar; his smile, his contagious and positive energy, and his love for life. Remember that life is so precious, and we don't have to do this, we GET to do this. Lazar, you will NOT be forgotten.