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French Throwdown 2025: Everything you need to know

The great competition for CrossFit In Europe


The French Throwdown 2025 returns hard, as one of the most outstanding competitions of the European calendar of CrossFit. Since its creation, it has grown until it became an international reference, attracting elite athletes, consolidated and amateur teams around the world who seek to measure themselves, overcome and be part of a community united by effort, discipline and passion for sport. 

This event is not only a Fitness celebration, but also an official classification event for CrossFit Games, granting direct places to the two best men and women in the elite category. To participate, the athletes must have finished in the 1% upper of world open. 

But beyond the competition, the French Throwdown highlights the celebration of sport, community and active lifestyle. Throughout the weekend, there is an immersive experience where athletes, brands, coaches and fans share a common space, full of energy, companionship and motivation. 




Where and When is the French Throwdown 2025 celebrated? 

Dates: From 9 to 11 of may 2025 (3 days).

Place: Sud de France Arena, Montpellier, France.



The Sud de France Arena, is one of the largest multi -purpose rooms in the south of France. This modern enclosure has capacity to nails14.000 people and is strategically located a few minutes from the Montpellier International Airport Méditerranée. It has an excellent tram accesses (line 3 - stop Parc Expo) and more than 5,000 free parking spaces. 


¿Where to get tickets? 

Access to the French Throwdown 2025 is now available, offering flexible options for all attendees. You can choose between 1-day, 2-day, or full 3-day passes on:


    In addition to attending in person, the French Throwdown 2025 offers the option to follow the competition live from anywhere in the world. The event will be streamed on its official YouTube channel, with commentary in English and French.

     

     


    Classification and Categories Process 

    The classification process for the French Throwdown 2025, combines direct and classifying invitations online: 
    • Direct invitations: 20 invitations to outstanding athletes will be awarded, including the 17 best of the European semifinal of CrossFit 2024 and the 3 best French athletes in the quarterfinals of 2024.
    • Online qualifier: Open to all athletes, it was carried out from February 12 to 26, 2025. The participants had to complete several Wods within that period.    


    The categories available include: 

    • Individual: Elite, RX, Intermediate, beginners, Teens (16-17) and Masters (35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, +55).
    • Teams: Elite, RX, Intermediate and beginners (all composed of 2 men and 2 women).




    Qualified Athletes for the 2025 CrossFit Games

    Country Name Gender
    🇫🇷 France Claudia Gluck Female
    🇮🇪 Ireland Lucy McGonigle Female
    🇵🇱 Poland Bronislaw Olenkowicz Male
    🇪🇸 Spain Calum Clements Male

    Our PICSIL athlete Moritz Fiebig (🇩🇪 Germany) had already secured his spot at the 2025 CrossFit Games by winning the Wodland Fest. This freed up an additional spot at the French Throwdown, allowing Calum Clements (🇪🇸 Spain), who finished third, to qualify for the Games.

    On the other hand, Elisa Fuliano (🇮🇹 Italy), who placed first at the event, will not compete in the 2025 CrossFit Games as she chose not to register for the Open. Her absence freed up a spot that allowed Lucy McGonigle (🇮🇪 Ireland), third at the French Throwdown, to qualify.


    Experience for the spectator: more than a competition 

    In addition to witnessing the intense competition, the French Throwdown 2025 It offers a complete experience for attendees, combining sports, gastronomy, music and activities for the whole family.  

    In the south of the Sud of France Arena, visitors will have:

    • A selection of Food Trucks.
    • DJ to encourage and motivate both athletes and spectators.
    • Interactive activities.
    • Brand stands where to discover products related to fitness, nutrition and well -being.
    • Official merchandising As a memory of the event.

     

    During the event, there will also be a PICSIL stand where we will be with our team sharing the emotion of the French Throwdown from within. 

    In addition, there will be people from the PICSIL team who can attend you in Spanish, French and English, so you can feel at home. 

    We will have a stand of 60 m² where you can discover, for the first time in Europe, exclusive products. In our stand you will find:

    • The collection Rise:
      • For men: T -shirts, tanks, shorts and swimsuits.
      • For women: Tops, meshes, shorts and t -shirts.
    • The Heron Grips, with hybrid grip and innovative design.
    • The Hawk Grips in its New color Rise.
    • And much more.


    We are waiting for you in our stand "B08"


    We are very excited to share this weekend with the whole community, so, if you go to French Throwdown, Find us and come to greet us. Don't miss it! Live the French Throwdown with us and I know the first to try the new Picsil.

    And don't forget to follow us

    Instagram! We will share everything that happens within the event day by day so you don't miss anything.      


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