Ricky Garard Returns: What It Means for the Sport of CrossFit & the People In It
Download MP3Ricky Garard became a controversial figure in the sport of CrossFit after testing positive for PEDs following his 3rd Place finish at the 2017 Games. Today, Ricky is mere days away from finishing his 4-year ban from the sport. During that time, he has not been allowed to compete in any CrossFit sanctioned event, from The Open to The Games and everything in between. But that doesn't mean he wasn't training like an elite CrossFit athlete...
On October 3, 2021, Ricky Garard's 4-year ban expires and he'll be eligible to compete in CrossFit sanctioned events. The organizers of the Dubai CrossFit Championship have sent an invitation to Ricky to compete in their invite-only elite event set to begin on December 16. Ricky shared on his Instagram that he's accepted the invite and is confirmed.
We discuss what it all means for the sport, its fans, and the athletes.
Ricky Garard became a controversial figure in the sport of CrossFit after testing positive for PEDs following his 3rd Place finish at the 2017 Games. Today, Ricky is mere days away from finishing his 4-year ban from the sport. During that time, he has not been allowed to compete in any CrossFit sanctioned event, from The Open to The Games and everything in between. But that doesn't mean he wasn't training like an elite CrossFit athlete... On October 3, 2021, Ricky Garard's 4-year ban expires and he'll be eligible to compete in CrossFit sanctioned events. The organizers of the Dubai CrossFit Championship have sent an invitation to Ricky to compete in their invite-only elite event set to begin on December 16. Ricky shared on his Instagram that he's accepted the invite and is confirmed. We discuss what it all means for the sport, its fans, and the athletes.
