Welcome to our roundup of the top CrossFit stories for the month of September, aka “The Calm Before the Storm”. With the 2020 CrossFit Open beginning in just a few days (didn’t we just do this?), we wanted to take this month to move away from competition news to celebrate recent stories that emphasize the strength of our community.

Sometimes, CrossFit is the best medicine

An Australian brain surgeon created a fundraiser at his box-within-a-hospital to help cover a patient’s medical costs.

This 'Florida Man' story has a happy ending

A Palm Beach County man credits CrossFit for helping him lose 270 pounds.

Bringing hope to the Bahamas

A box in the Bahamas organizes relief efforts for its community following the devastation from Hurricane Dorian.

Remembering the Heroes from September 11

A gym in East Texas does its part to honor the first responders lost on 9/11.

The playing field is not always level

Pakistan’s National CrossFit Champion talks candidly about the realities facing many international CrossFit athletes.

Exercising the body and the mind

The Colorado-based Vets4Life organization teams up with CrossFit DNR to help veterans transition to civilian life. 

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