THE 2023 Kares Crossfit Championship concluded on Sunday evening after two days of intense workouts, with Guyana and Suriname sharing the winning honours.

Dillon Mahadeo, a five-time national champion, added another trophy to his collection by winning this year’s championship and maintaining Guyana’s excellent reputation in Crossfit. Meanwhile, Ava Zalman, the Women’s champion from Suriname, dominated the ladies’ category, securing the top position with ease.

At the end of day one, Guyanese athletes were leading in both Male and Female categories. The events took place at the National Aquatic Centre and the National Park, showcasing some of the Caribbean’s top endurance athletes and their desire to become the Crossfit king/queen of the year. The competition included several intense and vigorous workouts that tested the raw talents of the competitors.

Zalman continued her dominance on day two, scoring a total of 594 points and outpacing her competition to win the Women’s RX category. Delice Adonis from Guyana put up a top effort and secured the second spot with 553 points, while Aurelie Tian Soi Po from French Guiana finished in third place with 529 points.

The men’s finals were a highlight of the event, with the top five RX males from Guyana and Trinidad competing for the victory. Mahadeo finished at the top of the Men’s RX category with 651 points, outlasting his competitors to win yet another title.

Omissi Williams, another Guyanese athlete, finished in second place with 628 points, while Trinidad’s Mikhail Ragoonanan secured the third spot with 589 points.

Guyanese Kellon Reid also put up an impressive performance, scoring 434 points and helping his country finish the event in a dominant fashion. Overall, the Kares Crossfit Championship proved to be a thrilling two-day event, displaying the talents and determination of the Caribbean’s top endurance athletes.