The 2025 Mayhem Classic Invitational took place in Cookeville, Tennessee, over the weekend, bringing together top CrossFit athletes for one of the year’s most anticipated competitions. Hosted at the iconic CrossFit Mayhem headquarters, the event served as a Semifinal-style qualifier, offering two direct spots to the 2025 CrossFit Games in each division.
The competition featured a series of challenging workouts that tested strength, conditioning, skill, and strategy. Here’s a full breakdown of the final results and what they mean heading into the next stage of the Games season.
Women’s Division – Final Leaderboard
| Rank | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fee Saghafi | 400 |
| 2 | Abigail Domit | 400 |
| 3 | Emily Rolfe | 395 |
| 4 | Kelly Baker | 370 |
| 5 | Trista Smith | 360 |
| 6 | Caroline Stanley | 340 |
| 7 | Kloie Wilson | 330 |
| 8 | Olivia Sulek | 325 |
| 9 | Alexis Raptis | 315 |
| 10 | Brittany Weiss | 310 |
Fee Saghafi secured the overall win after tying with Abigail Domit on points. The tiebreaker came down to event placements, with Saghafi finishing higher across key events. Both athletes have now earned their spots at the 2025 CrossFit Games, scheduled for August in Albany, New York.
Emily Rolfe finished just five points short of qualifying, reinforcing her position as one of the sport’s most consistent competitors.
Men’s Division – Final Leaderboard
| Rank | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Hatfield | 440 |
| 2 | Colten Mertens | 415 |
| 3 | Roman Khrennikov | 390 |
| 4 | Tudor Magda | 375 |
| 5 | Luke Parker | 360 |
| 6 | Dallin Pepper | 350 |
| 7 | James Sprague | 345 |
| 8 | Jayson Hopper | 340 |
| 9 | Jack Rozema | 330 |
| 10 | Tyler Christophel | 320 |
Austin Hatfield impressed with a dominant performance, finishing ahead of CrossFit Games veteran Colten Mertens. With this win, Hatfield officially punches his ticket to the 2025 CrossFit Games. Mertens also secured qualification with a strong second-place finish.
Roman Khrennikov, one of last year’s top Games athletes, finished third and will need to qualify through a future Semifinal event.
Prize Purse
Top finishers in both the men’s and women’s divisions received the following prize money:
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1st Place – $15,000
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2nd Place – $10,000
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3rd Place – $5,000
For full prize structure and more insights, visit The Barbell Spin.
What’s Next in the 2025 Season?
The Mayhem Classic marked the first major qualifier of the year, but several more Semifinal events are on the horizon. Athletes who didn’t qualify in Tennessee will now shift focus to upcoming competitions happening across North America, Europe, Oceania, and beyond.
CrossFit HQ is expected to announce official workouts for the global Semifinals in late April. These events will determine the final roster for the 2025 CrossFit Games.
Important Dates:
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CrossFit Semifinals: May – June 2025
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CrossFit Games: August 1–3, 2025
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Location: Albany, New York
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Mayhem Classic delivered high-intensity competition and showcased emerging talent ready to challenge the sport’s elite. With new names rising and veterans holding strong, the road to the CrossFit Games is shaping up to be more competitive than ever.
Stay tuned to The Rx Review for full Games season coverage, athlete interviews, and event analysis.
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