2024 CrossFit Asia Semifinal: Ivan Kukaratsev and Seher Kaya Triumph!

[MuscleMecca Crew]

The 2024 CrossFit Asia Semifinal, held from May 17-19 at Bexco in Busan, South Korea, showcased the exceptional prowess and determination of athletes vying for the coveted spots in the CrossFit Games. This event featured intense competitions, highlighting both seasoned athletes and rising stars. Ultimately, Ivan Kukaratsev and Seher Kaya emerged victorious, earning their places at the 2024 CrossFit Games.

Men’s Division: Ivan Kukaratsev's Impressive Victory​

Ivan Kukaratsev's remarkable performance secured him the top position in the men’s division. Battling fiercely against Arthur Semenov, Kukaratsev amassed 549 points, surpassing Semenov by 36 points. This victory marks Kukaratsev’s debut at the CrossFit Games.

Men’s Division Results​

• Ivan Kukaratsev — 549 points (Qualified)
• Arthur Semenov — 513 points (Qualified)
• Ilyas Kuliev — 510 points
• Anatolii Borisenko — 462 points
• Ilya Makarov — 402 points
• Morteza Sedaghat — 402 points
• Ruslan Miftakhov — 398 points
• Anton Yakovlev — 394 points
• Kang Kyungsun — 381 points
• Seokbeom Kik — 371 points

Women’s Division: Seher Kaya’s Dominant Performance​

Seher Kaya delivered an exceptional performance, winning four out of six events and consistently placing in the top five for the remaining workouts. Kaya’s 579 points secured her a spot in the CrossFit Games for the third consecutive year.

Women’s Division Results​

• Seher Kaya — 579 points (Qualified)
• Seungyeon Choi — 567 points (Qualified)
• Dawon Jung — 516 points (Qualified)
• Anna Ivanova — 495 points
• Anastasiya Dodonova — 489 points
• Evie Hollis — 480 points
• Anastasia Smirnova — 435 points
• Minjeong Kim — 426 points
• Hedieh Veisi — 408 points
• Omer Reshef — 395 points

Teams Division: KT CrossFit Kolesnikov Team’s Dominance​

KT CrossFit Kolesnikov Team demonstrated their dominance by winning four out of five events, earning 496 points and securing their qualification for the CrossFit Games. Despite a narrow point difference with the second-place team, KT CrossFit Kolesnikov Team's performance was unassailable.

Teams Division Results​

• KT CrossFit Kolesnikov Team — 496 points (Qualified)
• CrossFit Marvel Black Mayhem — 484 points
• CrossFit Wuling Team Hangzhou — 432 points
• Supersonic CrossFit Team Secret Training — 432 points
• CrossFit Hod Hasharon Where Is Sergey — 412 points

Detailed Event Recap​

Workout One: 5 Rounds for Time​

Men’s Results

• Ilyas Kuliev — 23:13.00
• Anton Yakovlev — 23:21.00
• Ilya Makarov — 23:25.00

Women’s Results

• Seher Kaya — 23:13.00
• Raisa Blinova — 23:56.00
• Seungyeon Choi — 23:57.00

Workout Two: 5 Rounds for Time​

Men’s Results

• Seokbeom Kim — 12:54.00
• Anton Yakovlev — 13:04.00
• Ivan Kukartsev — 13:13.00

Women’s Results

• Seungyeon Choi — 11:45.00
• Dawon Jung — 12:59.00
• Anna Ivanova — 13:49.90

Workout Three: 7 Rounds for Time​

Men’s Results

• Ivan Kukartsev — 10:02.00
• Ilyas Kuliev — 10:14.00
• Kaisun Raj — 10:15.00

Women’s Results

• Seher Kaya — 12:18.90
• Seungyeon Choi — 12:39.00
• Omer Reshef — 13:00.40

Workout Four: For Time​

Men’s Results

• Ruslan Miftakhov — 07:58.00
• Anton Yakovlev — 07:59.00
• Ilyas Kuliev — 07:59.00

Women’s Results

• Seher Kaya — 09:08.00
• Seungyeon Choi — 09:26.00
• Anna Ivanova — 09:27.00

Workout Five: For Time​

Men’s Results

• Kang Kyungsun — 06:30.52
• Gui Quan Yang — 06:52.00
• Chen Sheng — 07:12.00

Women’s Results

• Seungyeon Choi — 06:02.00
• Anna Ivanova — 06:18.00
• Dawon Jung — 08:06.00

Workout Six: For Time​

Men’s Results

• Ivan Kukartsev — 02:37.00
• Anatolii Borisenko — 03:12.00
• Ilya Makarov — 03:21.00

Women’s Results

• Seher Kaya — 03:42.17
• Omer Reshef — 04:12.00
• Anastasia Smirnova — 04:29.00

Final Thoughts​

The 2024 CrossFit Asia Semifinal was a testament to the incredible skills and endurance of the participating athletes. Ivan Kukartsev and Seher Kaya's victories were well-deserved, highlighting their dedication and preparation. As they head to the CrossFit Games, we look forward to seeing their continued success and the emergence of new talent in the CrossFit community. The upcoming weeks will bring more thrilling competitions as the CrossFit Semifinals continue.