Laura Horvath, the Second Fittest Women in the World 2018

                 

The talk of the Women’s CrossFit Games 2018 was of SECOND place Laura Horvath.

The Hungarian is part of Europe’s CrossFit invasion.

Already from start of the Open it was clear that Laura is a fierce competitor this year.

18.1 placed her right at the top of the leaderboard with a jaw-dropping 432 reps in the workout: 8 toes-to-bars, 10 dumbbell hang clean and jerks, 14-cal. row.

Because of a mishap with the way the video was filmed, she had to redo the workout, and finished with an almost as impressive 420 reps, placing her 2nd after Annie Thorisdottir in this workout.

She finished the Open 4th in her region, Europe North.

The Regional came and Berlin was able to witness live what Horvath has been working on in herself. 

Workout after workout, Laura proved laser-sharp focus and strength in all workouts that were thrown at the athletes. 

Always finishing with a smile on her face, and taking things one step at a time, she never finished lower than 5th. 

Her favourite event was the last one, 4 rope climbs,16 thrusters, 3 rope climbs, 12 thrusters, 2 rope climbs, 8 thrusters that she finished in exactly 4 minutes, 22 seconds faster than second place finisher in the workout, Annie Thorisdottir.

However, it was Annie that stood on top of the Europe Regional podium, Laura finishing just 4 points shy from her. 

After this finish it became clear she’s a competitor that’s hungry and will not lay back.

Now she is the SECOND Fittest Women in the World!

So what's her history with CrossFit?

After a brilliant Open season in 2016, when she finished 23rd in Europe, Laura got to compete alongside the biggest names in CrossFit in Europe, at the Meridian Regional. 

It was an incredible season for the 19 year old at that time. She placed 7th on the final standings, just two spots shy from qualifying to the CrossFit Games. 

These were Laura’s first interactions with the big name athletes and despite of her young age which could have intimidated a lot of other people, she remembers how friendly and kind they all were.

2017 came and saw a stronger and more mature Laura in the Open season. 

She finished the Open as 10th overall in Europe and qualified again for the Meridian Regional, where she ended the weekend 11th on the overall standings.

Laura Horvath, the Bulletproofbodies Team Salutes you.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5wPrFfV0ZxeDqs0UpZoRhw

Update Show: 2018 Games - Women's Recap

                  

So what exactly happened in the Women’s competition?

1st – Tia-Clair Toomey

2nd – Laura Horvath

3rd – Katrin Davidsdottir

4th – Kara Saunders

5th – Annie Thorisdottir

6th – Kari Pearce

7th – Kristin Holte

8th – Brooke Wells

9th – Kristi Eramo

10th – Cassidy Lance-McWherter

11th – Jamie Green

12th – Tennil Beuerlein

Former World’ Fittest Women, Camille Lablanc – Bazinet finishing in 13^th position.

Well, Tia-Clair Toomey remains unstoppable.

Laura Horvarth is only 21 years old from Hungary finishing second and is one to watch!

Katrin Davidsdottir struggles with muscle ups and the CrossFit Total but still gets an impressive third.

Sara Sigmundsdottir retires due to injury.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/user/CrossFitHQ

9 Reasons You Should Be Dating A CrossFit Chick

                     

Guys are always trying to figure out reasons for, or not to date a chick. There's a million reasons that play into what kind of girls we as guys should be dating. So let's start with why guys should be dating athletes, in particular, athletes that do CrossFit.

1. CrossFit girls are seriously fit. You ever seen the CrossFit Games? Has anyone ever watched those girls and thought anything but "Wow! Those girls are attractive". You sick of going to the gym and seeing your girl on the elliptical even though you know it's a waste of their time. Well, now not only will they be doing real functional exercises, but you will have an actual lifting partner, not just someone who shares the ride to the gym with you.

2. CrossFit girls show Dedication. I don't know about you guys, but I want a girl who has her own goals, not just a girl who muddles around me. CrossFit chicks tend to not only be dedicated to getting better at CrossFit, but also better in life. That whole mentality, "If I can finish this today's CrossFit WOD, than I can do anything". Expect goal oriented chicks, who are the aforementioned "Hot chicks" in reason #1.

3. CrossFit girls are (for the most part) "guy's girls." - CrossFit chicks want the lift that's the hardest, and will make them the best at sports. This natural interest in sport-specific workouts often translates into a fascination of other athletes and their sports. Expect them to watch the game with you on Sunday.

4. Independence is key for CrossFit girls. CrossFit chicks don't need us men. They are independent, if you are holding her back from her gym time, than they will kiss you goodbye, because they want their extra time to be spent at their CrossFit WOD. Don't get me wrong, if she WANTS you in her life, than you will have her. But try to keep up!

5. CrossFit Girls are Competitive. These girls feel like the sky is the limit. You will find yourself pushed in life, as hard as they are pushed in the gym. Who wants the girl who's scared to try things? Nobody! These CrossFit chicks will push you as hard as your friends will, but good luck being as good at anything as them! Don't want to lose to a girl? Than be competitive right back, it's all part of the fun!

7. You ever tried a CrossFit Girls last Paleo recipe? You ever had any of these meals? They are incredible. Some CrossFit girls are more Paleo than others, but regardless, you will find yourself eating DELICIOUS meals, your wasteline shrinking while she gets more sexy as well. They don't eat peckishly, instead they eat heartily trying to strengthen their body, not just make it skinny.

8. CrossFit Girls have Personality. To do CrossFit you have to thrive in a group setting. You have to be able to be competitive with a group, and yet not scared of having others beat you. Expect girls who are witty, sharp tongued and love practical jokes.

9. CrossFit girls have great sex: Physical fitness lead to better sex. Not only will she be more attractive, but she will also be stronger, have better stamina, more flexibility, etc. So if the first nine reasons why you should be dating a CrossFit girl weren't enough... this should really drive it home for you.

Philip Gephardt is a professional fighter and owner/founder of Factum CrossFit and MMA in Utah. Phil was a nationally ranked wrestler before switching sports and focusing on a professional mixed martial arts career turned gym owner.

To see more of his musings by visiting the Factum CrossFit and MMA blog

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