Kyra Milligan, Jay Crouch Win 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals

Milligan and Crouch top the leaderboard after the Quarterfinals competition.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Kyra Milligan and Jay Crouch have emerged as the winners of the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals competition, according to the unofficial leaderboard. Milligan had the best times in multiple events, including the top time on Event 3, while Crouch placed highly in all of his events without winning any outright. Other top finishers include Arielle Loewen, Danielle Brandon, Lucy Campbell, and the Panchik brothers.

Why it matters

The CrossFit Quarterfinals are a crucial step on the path to the CrossFit Games, the sport's premier annual competition. Strong performances here can set athletes up for success in the later stages of the season. The results also provide insight into the current state of the sport and the athletes who may emerge as top contenders for the Games.

The details

Milligan had four top-25 worldwide finishes, including the best time on Event 3, a workout involving double-unders and deadlifts. Loewen, Brandon, Campbell, and McGonigle rounded out the top 5 women. On the men's side, Crouch did not win any events but had consistently high finishes, with his worst result being 19th on Event 4. Hatfield, Adler, the Panchik brothers, and Mertens also placed in the top 5.

  • The 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals leaderboard went live on March 30, 2026 after the score submission window closed.

The players

Kyra Milligan

The women's winner of the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals, with the best times in multiple events.

Jay Crouch

The men's winner of the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals, with consistently high finishes across all events.

Arielle Loewen

Finished in 2nd place in the women's competition.

Danielle Brandon

Finished in 3rd place in the women's competition.

Lucy Campbell

Finished in 4th place in the women's competition, after winning the CrossFit Open earlier in the month.

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What they’re saying

“After watching Colten Mertens, the Boys Interrupted, the Girls Unfiltered and others go live throughout the weekend, we know how good those performances were.”

— Brian Spin, Author

What’s next

The official leaderboard for the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals is expected to be released in the coming days, as any apparent bad scores are resolved.

The takeaway

The strong performances by Milligan and Crouch, as well as other top finishers, suggest that the 2026 CrossFit Games could feature an exciting and competitive field of athletes vying for the championship titles.