The Freedom Games

🔥🇺🇸 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸🔥

Please welcome Lil Nix and Unc to the 2026 Freedom Games!

💪 Athletes: Rob Wolfington & Anthony Nix
🏋️ Gyms: Independent (Rob) & CrossFit Electric City (Anthony)
🔥 Division: Elite Men

Rob Wolfington Anthony Nix

Electric City Fitness Co.

🔥🇺🇸 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸🔥

Please welcome Bench Please to the 2026 Freedom Games!

💪 Athletes: Rachel Reeves & Nyana Williams
Team Name: Bench Please
🏋️ Gym: CrossFit RDU
🔥 Division: Intermediate Women

Rachel Reeves Nyana

CrossFit RDU

🔥🇺🇸 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸🔥

The Novice Women’s division just got a little stronger!
Welcome Hustle and Muscle to the 2026 Freedom Games!

💪 Athletes: Jessalyn Benge & Brianna Abbott
🏋️ Gym: CrossFit Catawba Valley
🔥 Division: Novice Women

Jessalyn Johnson Benge Brianna

CrossFit Catawba Valley

🔥🇺🇸 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸🔥

Please welcome Seasoned and Spicy to the Freedom Games!

💪 Athletes: Cassia Strickland & Tonya Eller
Team Name: Seasoned and Soicy
🏋️ Gym: Wilson Y CrossFit
🔥 Division: Female Novice

Cassia Strickland Tonya Vickers Eller

Wilson Y CrossFit

🔥 Team Announcement 🔥

Join us in welcoming PR to ER as they take on five events across two days in the 9th Annual Freedom Games!

🇺🇸 Team: PR to ER
🏋️ Athletes: Matt Herrold & Griffin Howell
📍 Gym: CrossFit Fountain Inn
🔥 Division: Men’s Intermediate

Matt Herrold Griffin Howell

CrossFit Fountain Inn

🇺🇸 2026 FREEDOM GAMES PRESENTED BY ATKINSON FAMILY SPINE CARE 🇺🇸

The Freedom Games would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, and we’re honored to recognize Atkinson Family Spine Care as the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Freedom Games!

For years, Dr. Matt Atkinson and his team have been committed to helping individuals and families in our community move, feel, and perform their best. Whether you’re dealing with back pain, recovering from an injury, striving to improve athletic performance, or simply prioritizing your long-term health, Atkinson Family Spine Care is dedicated to helping you live an active, healthy life.

Their commitment to wellness, injury prevention, and community impact aligns perfectly with the mission of the Freedom Games.

Together, we’re not only creating an incredible competition experience for athletes from across the Southeast—we’re also honoring the heroes whose sacrifice inspired this event.

Thank you, Dr. Matt Atkinson and the entire Atkinson Family Spine Care team, for your continued support of the Freedom Games and the CrossFit Greenwood community.

🇺🇸 Compete With Purpose. Honor Our Heroes. Build Community. 🇺🇸

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🔥🇺🇸 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸🔥

Please welcome APEX FAFO to the 2026 Freedom Games!

💪 Athletes: Nicki Freeman & Clare Karsner
🏋️ Gyms: CrossFit Simpsonville (Nicki) & CrossFit Taylors (Clare)
🔥 Division: RX Women

Nicki Freeman Clare Karsner

APEX PERFORMANCE COLLECTIVE
Simpsonville Fitness Company
CrossFit Taylors

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day from The Freedom Games! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate more than a symbol—we celebrate the ideals that unite us as Americans: freedom, courage, sacrifice, and opportunity.

The American flag represents the men and women who have defended our nation, the communities that support one another, and the freedoms that allow us to pursue our goals and dreams. It’s those same values that inspire The Freedom Games.

Every year, athletes from across the Southeast come together to compete with purpose, honor our heroes, and celebrate the spirit of freedom through fitness and community.

As we honor Old Glory today, take a moment to reflect on what freedom means to you—and remember those who made it possible.

🇺🇸 Honor Our Heroes
🇺🇸 Celebrate Freedom.
🇺🇸 Push Your Limits.

📍 9th Annual Freedom Games
📅 August 8-9, 2026
👥 91Teams • 182 Athletes • 40+ Gyms and Growing

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💪🇺🇸 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