2025 Mayhem Classic CrossFit Semifinal Results

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Musclemecca Bodybuilding Forums is happy to present a comprehensive overview of the thrilling 2025 Mayhem Classic CrossFit Semifinal held on April 5-6 in Cookeville, Tennessee. This prestigious event marked the official start of the Semifinal stage for the 2025 CrossFit Games season, drawing an elite field of competitors from across the globe. Athletes competed across five demanding events, culminating in outstanding victories for Austin Hatfield and Feeroozeh Saghafi.

Overall Results and Qualifiers​

The 2025 Mayhem Classic CrossFit Semifinal featured four coveted qualifying spots for the CrossFit Games—two each in the men's and women's divisions. After intense competition, the following athletes earned their places at the Games:

Men’s Division:​

1. Austin Hatfield – 440 points (Qualified)
2. Colten Mertens – 415 points (Qualified)

Notable competitors included Roman Khrennikov (390 points), the reigning Fittest Man on Earth, James Sprague (385 points), and seasoned contender Jayson Hopper (355 points).

Women’s Division:​

1. Feeroozeh Saghafi – 400 points (Qualified)
2. Abigail Domit – 400 points (Qualified)

Emily Rolfe narrowly missed qualification with 395 points, showcasing the razor-thin margins defining this event.

Detailed Event Breakdown and Analysis​

Below is a detailed account of each event and the key performances from the 2025 Mayhem Classic CrossFit Semifinal.

Event One: Endurance and Strength Combination​

• Workout:
  3 Rounds for Time:
  • 800m Run
  • 20 Burpee Box Get Overs (48")
  • 40 Feedsack Squats (Men: 100-lb; Women: 70-lb)
• Top Performances:
  • Men: Austin Hatfield (17:57.10), Colten Mertens (17:57.28), Roman Khrennikov (19:01.29)
  • Women: Feeroozeh Saghafi (20:19.02), Emily Rolfe (20:19.08), Caroline Stanley (21:51.09)

Austin Hatfield set a blistering pace right from the start, barely edging Colten Mertens by fractions of a second. On the women's side, Feeroozeh Saghafi showcased endurance and mental toughness, narrowly overtaking Emily Rolfe.

Event Two: Heavy Isabel Snatch Sprint​

• Workout:
  For Time: 30 Snatches (Men: 225-lb; Women: 155-lb)
• Top Performances:
  • Men: Guilherme Malheiros (3:58.61), Nick Mathew (4:03.87), Colten Mertens (4:19.20)
  • Women: Abigail Domit (3:55.53), Christine Kolenbrander (4:21.62), Alexis Raptis (4:45.95)

Guilherme Malheiros demonstrated exceptional explosive strength in this event, while Abigail Domit's impressive snatch speed positioned her strongly heading into the later stages.

Event Three: Dumbbell Thrusters and Legless Rope Climbs​

• Workout:
  For Time:
  • 27-21-15-9 Dumbbell Thrusters (Men: 55-lb; Women: 40-lb)
  • Legless Rope Climbs (Men: 5-4-3-2; Women: 4-3-2-1)
• Top Performances:
  • Men: Austin Hatfield (5:42.82), Colten Mertens (5:48.14), Roman Khrennikov (5:58.69)
  • Women: Feeroozeh Saghafi (6:30.88), Claudia Gluck (6:41.82), Manon Angonese (7:05.66)

Hatfield and Saghafi secured crucial wins, reinforcing their positions atop the leaderboard.

Event Four: Core Stability and Gymnastics Endurance​

• Workout:
  3 Rounds for Time:
  • 50 GHD Sit-Ups
  • 100-ft Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge (Men: 100-lb; Women: 70-lb)
  • 100-ft Handstand Walk
• Top Performances:
  • Men: James Sprague (11:51.85), Jayson Hopper (12:11.22), Jorge Fernandez (12:14.68)
  • Women: Haley Adams (11:48.58), Emily Rolfe (13:33.79), Alexis Raptis (13:40.31)

This event tested athletes' midline stability, balance, and gymnastics prowess. Sprague's dominant win here showcased why he's currently among CrossFit's elite.

Event Five: Echo Bike and Bar Muscle-Ups Sprint​

• Workout:
  For Time:
  • 30/24 Calorie Echo Bike
  • 30 Bar Muscle-ups
  • 30/24 Calorie Echo Bike
• Top Performances:
  • Men: Roman Khrennikov (3:18.92), James Sprague (3:42.12), Guilherme Malheiros (3:43.08)
  • Women: Emily Rolfe (4:25.27), Claudia Gluck (4:33.95), Abigail Domit (4:38.20)

Roman Khrennikov decisively won this high-intensity sprint, demonstrating explosive anaerobic capacity and muscular endurance.

Each event offers a limited number of qualification spots, intensifying competition as athletes battle to reach the ultimate stage of the CrossFit Games.

Key Takeaways from the 2025 Mayhem Classic​

The performances at the 2025 Mayhem Classic CrossFit Semifinal have clearly indicated that Austin Hatfield and Feeroozeh Saghafi are in prime form heading into the CrossFit Games. The competitive depth observed at Mayhem sets an impressive benchmark for upcoming Semifinals, ensuring fans and athletes alike remain captivated throughout the season.

The elite performances showcased at Cookeville underline why the Mayhem Classic remains a pivotal event in the CrossFit calendar, continually testing athletes' physical and mental limits in preparation for the ultimate challenge—the CrossFit Games.

2025 Mayhem Classic CrossFit Semifinal results:

Men’s Division​

1. Austin Hatfield – 440 points (Qualified)
2. Colten Mertens – 415 points (Qualified)
3. Roman Khrennikov – 390 points
4. James Sprague – 385 points
5. Jayson Hopper – 355 points
6. Guilherme Malheiros – 330 points
7. Jorge Fernandez – 305 points
8. Nick Mathew – 300 points
9. George Sterner – 295 points
10. Luke Parker – 295 points

Women’s Division​

1. Feeroozeh Saghafi – 400 points (Qualified)
2. Abigail Domit – 400 points (Qualified)
3. Emily Rolfe – 395 points
4. Claudia Gluck – 385 points
5. Manon Angonese – 360 points
6. Alexis Raptis – 350 points
7. Haley Adams – 345 points
8. Caroline Stanley – 345 points
9. Nina Vragovic – 310 points
10. Andrea Nisler – 300 points