Rating the 2026 CrossFit Games | CAC recommendations for 2027 w/ Seth Page

THE BARBELL SPIN – We look back at last week and the 2026 CrossFit Games. What did we like, what did we NOT like?

We also review what John got correct…and what he didn’t.

And Seth Page from the CrossFit Athlete Council joins to discuss the CAC recommendations for the 2027 CrossFit Games season.

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• Introduction & Viewer Comments: The hosts open the show, discuss the “lighthouse” conversation, and review various viewer comments (6:57 – 10:17).
• Interview with Seth Page (CAC): A deep dive into the CAC’s recommendations for the 2027 season, including merging the Open and Quarterfinals, in-person semi-finals, and event logistics (15:26 – 1:02:26).
• Games Rating – Day One: The team discusses their frustrations and ratings regarding the first day of the 2026 CrossFit Games, specifically touching on broadcast quality (1:06:52 – 1:15:32).
• Overall Programming Rating: A debate on the creative and niche events programmed at the Games (1:15:32 – 1:21:13).
• Flow Elite Coverage Discussion: Criticism regarding the move of event replays behind a paywall and the organization of the content (1:21:13 – 1:22:20).
• Masters, Teens, and Adaptive Divisions: A discussion on why these divisions felt disconnected from the main event and the lack of innovation in their programming (1:22:20 – 1:27:46).
• Broadcast Production Review: An analysis of the production quality, camera work, and graphic issues, noting that the “Total” event was particularly difficult to watch (1:27:46 – 1:31:28).
• The “Bopper” & New Movements: Enthusiastic support for the “bopper” device and mixed reactions to new movements like GHD wall ball shots and forward rolls (1:31:28 – 1:37:13).
• Rookies and Team Competition: A brief look at the performance of the rookies and the team division (1:43:21 – 1:49:26).
• John’s Accountability Session: Reviewing John’s predictions for the 2026 season and what he got right or wrong, including the performance of Siria Miha (2:02:50 – 2:07:12).
• Closing Thoughts: Final validation of the competition and closing remarks (2:16:07 – 2:17:48).

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