After a decade of elite competition, Brooke Wells recently confirmed that the 2025 CrossFit Games will mark her final appearance.
A Milestone Moment: 10 Years of Elite Competition
Brooke Wells will step onto the floor in Albany this August as a 10-time CrossFit Games athlete, joining an exclusive group that includes legends like Annie Thorisdottir and Katrin Davíðsdóttir.
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In an emotional Instagram announcement, she wrote:
“This will be my 10th year competing … and it will also be my last. From stepping on the floor as a teenager … this sport has truly shaped me …”
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Career Highlights & Legacy
First Games qualification: 2015 at age 19 (16th-place finish)
Top finishes: 5th place in both 2020 and 2022
Career strengths: raw strength, elite handstand walking, and smooth running
Event wins: Notably the 2016 Ranch Deadlift Ladder (up to 415 lbs) and handstand walking challenges in 2018 & 2020
Consistency: Never finished outside the top 20 in her nine appearances, earning iconic status through reliability and professionalism
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She missed just one season in her career—2023, the year her twin sister Sydney qualified—but otherwise remained among the most consistent competitors year after year.
Why Her Final Year Matters
Brooke is only the sixth woman ever to qualify for 10 CrossFit Games editions.
This year, she shares her 10th appearance milestone with Tia‑Clair Toomey, who is also speculated to be nearing the end of her competitive career. Their simultaneous send-off adds emotional weight to Albany's stage.
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Looking Ahead: What Comes Next?
In her farewell message, Brooke teased future opportunities beyond competition:
“I’ve given everything to this, and I’m excited to see what else I’m capable of.”
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With her platform and presence, it's likely she’ll remain deeply involved in the CrossFit community—possibly through coaching, content creation, or a fitness venture.
Final Thoughts
Brooke Wells' retirement marks the end of more than a career—it’s the closure of a chapter in CrossFit history. She inspired through resilience, consistency, and the rare ability to combine power with grace.
Even if she doesn't podium in 2025, expect her final performance to be one of her best. Brooke has given the sport everything—and now, she closes with purpose.
Stay tuned for exclusive coverage from Albany as she makes her final appearance—and let’s salute one of the sport’s truest fixtures.