The CrossFit Games Regionals starts today in 3 of the 17 regions.  One of those is Latin America where some guy named Leo is competing.  In previous years the Latin American region has not been broadcast but if you would like to keep up on his progress check here http://games.crossfit.com/

 

Training of the day, part only:

“Nukes”-

8 minutes to complete:
1-mile run
315-lb. deadlifts, max reps (245 ladies)
Then, 10 minutes to complete:
1-mile run
225-lb. power cleans, max reps (165 ladies)
Then, 12 minutes to complete:
1-mile run
135-lb. overhead squats, max reps (95 ladies)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew “Nukes” Manoukian, 29, of Los Altos Hills, Calif., assigned to the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, based in Camp Pendleton, Calif., died Aug. 10, 2012, in Sangin District, Afghanistan, after being shot by an Afghan policeman. He is survived by his parents, Socrates Peter and Patricia Manoukian, and his brothers, Mike and Marty Manoukian. –

Beginner class:

(Event 4) Snatch- 3 rounds of… 5 hang snatch, 5 power snatch, 5 squat snatch rest 1 minute then 1k run