Mirjam von Rohr, Bjarni Leifs Triumph in 26.1 CrossFit Open
In the inaugural workout of the 2026 CrossFit Open, Mirjam von Rohr and Bjarni Leifs have emerged as the standout competitors. They showcased exceptional performances that placed them at the top of the leaderboard for the first workout, officially known as 26.1.
Mirjam von Rohr’s Impressive Performance
Mirjam von Rohr recorded an impressive time of 9:50, making her the only competitor to finish under the 10-minute mark for the workout. Interestingly, she did receive what appeared to be a minor penalty. This was due to her having stepped up on one box jump, specifically the 16th jump after completing a set of 40 wall balls. Nevertheless, even with a potential 5-10 second deduction, von Rohr would have still retained the fastest time.
Bjarni Leifs’ Solid Showing
On the men’s side, Bjarni Leifs also showcased his skill with a time of 10:59. This performance made him the only male athlete to finish the workout in under 11 minutes. Leifs completed 26.1 at CrossFit Reykjavík alongside Rökkvi Guðnason, who secured the second place internationally, and Bergrós Björnsdóttir, who took fifth on the women’s leaderboard. The presence of these top competitors contributed to an electric atmosphere during the workout.
Final Standings and Prize Distribution
The top three finishers in the 26.1 workout will be awarded prize money, which will be determined by the total number of participants in the Open this year. Preliminary estimates suggest that both von Rohr and Leifs could take home over $5,200. Here are the standings:
- Men
- 1. Bjarni Leifs
- 2. Rökkvi Guðnason
- 3. Colten Mertens
- Women
- 1. Mirjam von Rohr
- 2. Lucy Campbell
- 3. Keira McManus
Competitive Spirit and Future Challenges
As the competition continues, many are left wondering how long others can maintain a lead against a standout athlete like Mirjam von Rohr, particularly if given a head start. Competitors such as Rich Froning, John Young, Taylor Self, Manon Angonese, and Emma Lawson, who placed 29th worldwide, will be keenly evaluated in upcoming workouts.
As the CrossFit Open progresses, fans can anticipate more thrilling performances from both seasoned athletes and rising stars. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for continuous coverage and insights into the competition.
