This workout is dedicated to the 13 soldiers who died on August 26, 2021, at Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan while on a dangerous mission to save others’ lives.
They were assisting in the evacuation of US citizens and Afghan nationals who were friendly. Thirteen soldiers, 11 Marines, an Army Corpsman, and a Navy Corpsman were killed.
The soldiers who sacrificed their lives were:
- Dylan Merola – 20
- Daegan William-Tyeler Page – 23
- Humberto Sanchez – 22
- ohanny Rosario – 25
- Nicole Gee – 23
- Hunter Lopez – 22
- Taylor Hoover – 31
- Ryan Knauss – 23
- David Lee Espinoza – 20
- Rylee McCollum – 20
- Jared Schmitz – 20
- Kareem Nikoui – 20
- Max Soviak – 22
The workout was designed by Victor Anderson @victortovictorpt, CF-L1.
The rep scheme represents: 13 reps for the 13 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, 2,200-meter row for 22 as the soldiers’ average age.
The CrossFit “Kabul” WOD is as follows:
Complete 8 rounds of the prescribed work in the order written as quickly as possible (For Time) with a running clock Then, to round out the workout, row 2,200 meters.
8 Rounds for Time
- 13 Deadlifts (155/105 lb)
- 13 AbMat Sit-Ups
- 13 Push-Ups
- 13 Pull-Ups
- 13 Kettlebell Swings (70/53 lb)
- 13 Dumbbell Box Step-Ups (2×25/15 lb, 20 in)
- 13 Burpees
- 13 Dumbbell Push Presses (2×25/15 lb)
Cash-Out: 2,200-meter Row
