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The 2025 Copa Sur CrossFit Semifinal lit up Rio de Janeiro from April 18–20, delivering thrilling performances across six brutal events. With CrossFit Games qualification on the line, Henrique Moreira and Maria Quintero rose to the challenge, earning their tickets to the 2025 CrossFit Games alongside other top finishers.
Meanwhile, Luiza Marques pulled off an electric comeback, winning the last two events and punching her first ticket to the Games as an Individual competitor.
Benjamin Gutierrez posted the fastest time at 17:45.
Women's Highlight:
Maria Quintero dominated with 19:57.
Anderon Primo — 350 lb
Top Female:
Agustina Haag — 230 lb
Vitor Loffi Wawrzeniak — 03:17
Women's Fastest:
Patricia Gonçalves — 04:42
Henrique Moreira — 431 reps
Top Female Rep Count:
Emily Andrade — 434 reps
João Pedro Barcelos — 04:45
Fastest Female:
Luiza Marques — 05:33
Top Performers:
With the Semifinal concluded, CrossFit eyes turn to the next qualifying battlegrounds across the globe.
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Men's Division: Henrique Moreira Secures Victory With Consistency
Henrique Moreira showcased tactical dominance, winning one event, securing three second-place finishes, and managing point damage elsewhere to clinch the top spot despite a rough final event. His consistency outweighed individual event wins, proving experience and smart pacing matter most at this level.Final Men's Standings:
- Henrique Moreira — 496 points (Qualified)
- Kalyan Ribeiro de Souza — 487 points (Qualified)
- João Pedro Barcelos — 428 points
- Agustin Richelme — 408 points
- Anderon Primo — 406 points
Women's Division: Maria Quintero Returns in Dominant Form
Maria Quintero opened with a win in the first workout and never relinquished her grip on the leaderboard, staying within the top 10 throughout the weekend. This veteran of both Team and Individual divisions now heads back to the Games after a six-year Individual absence.Meanwhile, Luiza Marques pulled off an electric comeback, winning the last two events and punching her first ticket to the Games as an Individual competitor.
Final Women's Standings:
- Maria Quintero — 520 points (Qualified)
- Luiza Marques — 469 points (Qualified)
- Agustina Haag — 465 points
- Caroline Ferreira — 418 points
- Patricia Gonçalves — 408 points
2025 Copa Sur CrossFit Semifinal: Event-by-Event Breakdown
Workout 1 — Road to Hell
5 rounds for time:- 800m Run
- 10 Thrusters (weight increases each round)
Benjamin Gutierrez posted the fastest time at 17:45.
Women's Highlight:
Maria Quintero dominated with 19:57.
Workout 2 — BB Complex 22
3 attempts for max load:- 3 Cleans + 2 Front Squats + 1 Jerk
Anderon Primo — 350 lb
Top Female:
Agustina Haag — 230 lb
Workout 3 — Mayhem I
For time:- 30/24 Calorie Echo Bike
- 30 Bar Muscle-Ups
- 30/24 Calorie Echo Bike
Vitor Loffi Wawrzeniak — 03:17
Women's Fastest:
Patricia Gonçalves — 04:42
Workout 4 — Triple Chipper
Score based on total reps over three intervals:- Double-Unders
- Seated Legless Rope Climbs
- Toes-to-Bars
- Max Burpee-Over-Box
Henrique Moreira — 431 reps
Top Female Rep Count:
Emily Andrade — 434 reps
Workout 5 — Heavy Isabel
For time:- 30 Snatches (225 lbs men / 155 lbs women)
João Pedro Barcelos — 04:45
Fastest Female:
Luiza Marques — 05:33
Workout 6 — Last One Standing 25
Echo Bike, Pistol Squats, Handstand Walk — elimination rounds.Top Performers:
- Men: Kalyan Ribeiro de Souza
- Women: Luiza Marques
Key Takeaways: Copa Sur Sets the Tone for CrossFit Games 2025
The Copa Sur Semifinal displayed tactical mastery, raw strength, and mental resilience. Henrique Moreira's strategic pacing and Maria Quintero's consistency remind us: in CrossFit, survival of the fittest is not enough—you must thrive under fire.With the Semifinal concluded, CrossFit eyes turn to the next qualifying battlegrounds across the globe.
Remaining 2025 CrossFit Semifinal Competitions
| Event | Location | Dates | Qualification Spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wodland Fest | Málaga, Spain | April 25–27 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| French Throwdown | Montpellier, France | May 9–11 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| The Fittest Experience | Oklahoma City, OK | May 16–18 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| Rebel Renegade Games | Vanderbijlpark, South Africa | May 29–June 1 | 1 Man / 1 Woman |
| Far East Throwdown | Busan, Korea | May 30–June 1 | 1 Man / 1 Woman |
| Syndicate Crown | Knoxville, TN | May 30–June 1 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| Torian Pro | Brisbane, Australia | May 30–June 1 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| Northern California Classic | Sacramento, CA | June 6–8 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
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