The Freedom Games

💪🇺🇸 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸💪

The Freedom Games welcomes Dumb Belles to the 2026 competition!

🏋️‍♀️ Athletes: Kristy Haywood & Casey Zier

🏢 Gym: NAY CrossFit
🔥 Division: Novice Women

Casey Mathis Zier

🔥 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Please welcome Unfit Americans to the 2026 Freedom Games!

🏷️ Team: Unfit Americans
👊 Athletes: Jaclyn Nix & Itzel Diaz
📍 Gym: CrossFit Motiv8
🏆 Division: Intermediate Women

Jaclyn Rodgers Itzel Diaz Soto

CrossFit Motiv8

🔥 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥
Please welcome Will Burpee for Beer to the 2026 Freedom Games!
🏷️ Team: Will Burpee for Beer
👊 Athletes: Gina Kubik & Noni Degirmenci
📍 Gym: CrossFit843
🏆 Division: Female Novice

Noni Degirmenci Gina Kubik

CrossFit 843

🔥 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Please welcome Cleared For Takeoff to the 2026 Freedom Games!

🏷️ Team: Cleared For Takeoff
👊 Athletes: Savannah Friddle & Kristen Cuppia
📍 Gyms: CrossFit Greenwood (Savannah)
& CrossFit Potentia (Kristen)
🏆 Division: Women Novice

Savannah W Friddle Kristen Cuppia

CrossFit Potentia
CrossFit Greenwood

🔥 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Please welcome WOD'R Girls to the 2026 Freedom Games!

🏷️ Team: WOD'R Girls
👊 Athletes: Katie Calpino & Bella Conigliaro
📍 Gym: Tigertown Fitness
🏆 Division: Intermediate Female

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🇺🇸 FREEDOM GAMES SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🇺🇸

We’re excited to recognize Iron Buffalo as the proud sponsor of Event 1 at the 2026 Freedom Games!

Iron Buffalo isn’t just a gear company—it’s a mindset.

Founded through adversity and built on resilience, Iron Buffalo was created to inspire people to face life’s challenges head-on. Their motto, “Charge the Storm,” comes from the buffalo’s unique instinct to move directly into storms rather than run away from them.

That philosophy perfectly reflects what the Freedom Games is all about.

Every athlete who steps onto the competition floor will face moments of discomfort, uncertainty, and challenge. The choice is always the same: back down or move forward.

At the Freedom Games, we choose to move forward.

From training and competition to work and everyday life, Iron Buffalo creates premium gear for people who live with purpose, discipline, and grit.

Thank you to Iron Buffalo for supporting our athletes and helping make the Freedom Games possible.

⚡ CHARGE THE STORM ⚡

Give them a follow and check out their gear:
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🇺🇸 THE FREEDOM GAMES CONTINUES TO GROW 🇺🇸

What started as a local competition has become a gathering of athletes from across the Carolinas and beyond.

🔥 83 Teams🔥 166 Athletes🔥 36 Gyms Represented

From first-time competitors looking for a challenge to seasoned athletes chasing the podium, the Freedom Games brings together an incredible community united by fitness, competition, and purpose.

This August, athletes will take on 5 events across 2 days at CrossFit Greenwood and Lake Greenwood while honoring the sacrifice of American Hero 1LT Ryan Rawl.

To the 36 gyms already represented—THANK YOU. Your support is what makes this event special.

And if you're still on the fence...

There's still time to grab a partner and join us.

🇺🇸 Compete with Purpose.💪 Test Your Limits.🤝 Build Community.

August 8-9, 2026CrossFit Greenwood • Greenwood, SC

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the most unique competition weekends of the year.

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🇺🇸 DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FREEDOM GAMES! 🇺🇸

The momentum keeps building!

✅ 81 Teams
✅ 162 Athletes
✅ 26 Gyms Represented

Athletes from across the Southeast are already committed to testing themselves at the 9th Annual Freedom Games on August 8-9, 2026. The question is…

Will your team be there?

From first-time competitors to seasoned veterans, the Freedom Games delivers an unforgettable weekend of fitness, competition, and community. Expect challenging workouts, incredible venues, a patriotic atmosphere, and the opportunity to compete with purpose as we honor American Hero 1LT Ryan Rawl.

💪 2-Person Same-Sex Teams
🏆 Novice • Intermediate • Masters • Rx • Elite
📍 CrossFit Greenwood & Lake Greenwood
🇺🇸 5 Events • 2 Days • 1 Incredible Experience

Spots are filling quickly in several divisions, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Grab your partner, choose your division, and join athletes from 26 gyms as we celebrate fitness, freedom, and those who have sacrificed for our country.

Register today and be part of something bigger than competition.

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🔥 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Please welcome Dairy Queens to the 2026 Freedom Games!

🏷️ Team: Dairy Queen's
👊 Athletes: Tori Harper & Heather Castle
📍 Gym: Downtown Fitness Compound
🏆 Division: Novice Women

Talk about commitment! 💪👶

🔥 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Please welcome Fire Breathing Dragon Wolves to the 2026 Freedom Games!

🏷️ Team: Fire Breathing Dragon Wolves
👊 Athletes: Jackson Drohan & Bobby Gierszal
📍 Gyms: CrossFit Crash (Jackson) & CrossFit Lowco (Bobby)
🏆 Division: Elite Men

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