Two North Shore athletes put themselves to the test against the world’s best at the 10th annual World Crossfit Games held last month in Los Angeles.
Scott Tasaka and Terry Peters both made repeat trips to the Games after going through the grueling qualification process that sees athletes from around the world doing the exact same workouts – including running, rope climbing, lifts, box jumps and a host of other fitness movements – in hopes of making it to the Games.
In Los Angeles Tasaka, competing in the 45-49 age category, improved his placement from last year’s 10th place showing, moving up to fifth overall this year.
“Every year it is more difficult to make it but I’m so glad I did this year. It’s just a real privilege to be there,” stated Tasaka in a press release.
This was Tasaka’s second shot at the big stage and he picked up his first ever event win this year.
“That was definitely a big highlight for me,” he said. “Being there for a second time I had a better idea of what to expect. I didn’t feel like a deer in the headlights.”
For Peters it was his fourth time competing at the Games and his third time in the 60+ division. His fifth-place showing was his best ever at the Games.
“I was thrilled to qualify this year and did my best to not put a lot of pressure on myself but to make sure that I took the time to appreciate where I was,” said Peters. “It’s amazing to be surrounded by all these incredible masters athletes. Everyone is so encouraging and are all such great examples of how fitness doesn’t end in your youth. I feel very fortunate to be able to compete with the best in the world, especially at 62.”
