For centuries women have been taught to be weak, docile, and obedient. When fitness came around, specifically CrossFit, the women of the sport have proven those stigmas wrong, time and time again. Day in and day out the women on this list prove that there is no limit to the boundaries of the mind and what it is willing to achieve, pushing the limits of athletic potential both in and out of the gym. We’ve dubbed the 16 hottest women in CrossFit based on their athletic performance, competition entries, and their overall contributions to the sport itself. Maybe you’ve heard of them, maybe you haven’t, but each one has rightfully earned their inclusion on this list. Enjoy!
Note: there is no hierarchy or order on this list
Brooke Wells
Brooke Wells is a 7x CrossFit Games Athlete who debuted her career at the young age of 19. She stands at 5’6” and 150 lb earning her rightful place as one of the most powerful and impressive CrossFit women of all time. After an awful injury in 2021 she’s looking to take back her spot in her first competition since in the 2022 Open.
- Back Squat: 345 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 255 lb
- Snatch: 215 lb
- Deadlift: 425 lb
Danielle Brandon
Danielle makes the hottest women in CrossFit list because she’s one baddie that writes her own rules and is absolutely loved for it. Whether she’s rocking the mermaid hair or letting those locks flow as she speeds past the competition on her hands, she’s undoubtably one of the most exciting female athletes to watch in the upcoming 2022 CrossFit season. She’s thirsty to get back on the Games floor for the fourth year in a row. Trust us when we say she’s on a hunt for the title of becoming The Fittest On Earth. Fun fact - bet you didn’t know she’s been doing the Open since 2014!
Annie Thorisdottir
Annie Thorisdottir is not just an incredible athlete hailing from Iceland. Infact, she’s the co-owner of CrossFit Reykjavik, 2x CrossFit Games champ in 2011-2012, seven-time CF Games veteran, and a fierce competitor. Not to mention she's a mother who made it back to the Games in under a year from when she had her first baby. She’s never finished below the top 13 and she made it back to the CF Games floor to compete less than a year after giving birth to her first child. Annie rightfully deserves a spot on this 16 hottest CrossFit women list.
- Back Squat: 125 kg
- Clean and Jerk: 108 kg
- Snatch: 92 kg
- Deadlift: 170 kg
Solveig Sigurdardottir
Our second Icelandic athlete on this list is Solveig, a 26 year old up and coming athlete in the sport. She’s been competing in the CF open since 2014 and reached her best finish yet in 2021 making it to the CrossFit Lowlands Throwdown Semifinal event and finishing out the event in 13th. We look forward to her competing in the 2022 season, inching her way up place by place in contest to earn a spot to compete on the 2022 CF Games floor.
- Back Squat: 140 kg
- Clean and Jerk: 109 kg
- Snatch: 87 kg
- Deadlift: 145 kg
Alex Gazan
If you’re not following Alex, then by the time you finish this paragraph, you will be. Alex is a powerhouse athlete with a very bright future who’s going to make a name for herself in the 2022 season. After earning a spot to compete on the floor at the 2021 West Coast Classic (16th place finish) at the age of 20, throwing down with some of the biggest names in the sport, she’s proving herself competition by competition to become a household name. She’s got a heart of gold, determination, a contagious laugh and a strict press total that will knock your socks off.
- Back Squat: 270 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 215 lb
- Snatch: 155 lb
- Deadlift: 340 lb
Bethany Shadburne
If you follow Bethany Shadburn you know she’s not only one of the hottest CrossFit women in the sport, but she’s also extremely transparent when it comes to the dedication, perseverance, and drive within her elite athlete training. While we have to knock her down a few points for her Crocks, she does reign in the top athlete list due to her unrelenting competitive spirit, her talent, and her commitment to the community and the sport of CrossFit altogether.
- Back Squat: 300 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 220 lb
- Snatch: 191 lb
- Deadlift: 355 lb
Danielle Dunlap
We like to think of Danielle Dunlap as a sleeper waiting to take the stage at the right time. Less than a year after having a baby she made it back to the CF Semifinals at the MACC hanging right in with the best athletes in the world. While you may not know her name now, you certainly will after the 2022 season and you ought to give her a follow to watch her make herself a household name. She has rightfully earned a spot here on the hottest CrossFit women list and for good reason.
- Back Squat: 275 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 205 lb
- Snatch: 165 lb
- Deadlift: 325 lb
Jessica Androsik
After finishing out an impressive 18 year career in gymnastics and graduating from Ohio State, Jessica began CrossFit and hasn’t looked back. In her third CrossFit Open she earned herself an opportunity to compete in the Semifinals, the West Coast Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada, finishing 10th overall. As an up and coming athlete she’s a powerhouse who has a bright future and career within the sport. You won’t want to miss her journey to becoming one of the hottest women in CrossFit.
- Back Squat: 315 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 240 lb
- Snatch: 200 lb
- Deadlift: 385 lb
Josie Hamming
There aren’t many smiles out there like Josie’s and she’s one hell of an athlete. She has competed in the CrossFit Open since 2014 and she began ranking in the top 100 in the United States in 2019. She’s competed at Regionals in 2014, 2017, and 2018, and more recently in 2021 ranked 191st in the North America region for the 2021 quarterfinals. The reason why Josie is regarded as one of the hottest women in CrossFit is not just because of her athletic ability, but her tenacity and willingness to elevate her entire community to new heights by inspiring, leading, and mentoring those around her. We look forward to watching her through the 2022 season and beyond.
- Back Squat: 305 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 235 lb
- Snatch: 200 lb
- Deadlift: 335 lb
Jessica Coughlan
This Australian athlete made our hottest CrossFit women list back in 2018 and she comes back to the list as a seasoned athlete in the sport. At 33 years old and standing at 5’5” tall, she’s stacked and jacked from top to bottom. While success in CrossFit hasn’t always been easy for her, her journey started by placing 28th in the world in the 2012 Open. Jessica has an unrelenting desire to make a name for herself, especially as we head into the 2022 season. She closed out the 2021 season making it to Sanctionals and you ought to follow her journey as she takes on a new year full of new opportunities.
Tommie DePrima
At 5 foot 3 inches Tommie is one of the hottest CrossFit women due to her year over year performances, a smile that could light up any room, and a work ethic that will pound yours into the ground. She’s been competing in the CrossFit Open since 2014 and ranked in the top 100 in the United States in both 2020 and 2021. While she crosses over into the masters division in 2022 she brings an energy and tenacity that will breathe life into the division, raising the standard of competition across the board.
- Back Squat: 275 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 230 lb
- Snatch: 200 lb
- Deadlift: 330 lb
Katrin Davidsdottir
Crowned as the Fittest Woman on Earth in 2015 and 2016, Katrin is undoubtably one of the hottest women in CrossFit who has rightfully earned the respect and admiration from all of those in the sport. In 2021 she finished 10th at the CrossFit Games and after 8 years of training under Ben Bergeron in Boston, MA, she decided to make a tough decision to train with Jami Tikkanen back in Iceland. While major life decisions aren’t easy, professional athlete or not, we’re looking forward to seeing what the season has in store for Katrin. Fun Fact - her first open was in 2012!
- Back Squat: 265 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 225 lb
- Snatch: 192 lb
- Deadlift: 315 lb
Mal O’brien
One of the youngest, most admirable, and hardest working athletes in the sport is Mal Obrien. She’s the youngest athlete to earn an event win over Tia Clair-Toomey and she’s undoubtably the future of CrossFit. The best part? She’s not just a good athlete, but a great human. Before leaving the girls division and crossing over into the Women’s individual division, she got 2nd in the 2018 open (worldwide), 4th in the 2019 Open, and 2nd again in 2021. Mal ended up competing in the Women’s division for quarterfinals, finishing 3rd, 2nd at Semifinals, and 7th at the 2021 CrossFit Games at just the age of 18. So if you need another reason to follow this young woman’s journey to becoming The Fittest On Earth, she’s got better delts than your boyfriend does and she probably has better jokes, too. You’re welcome.
Alizee Andreani
If you’ve ever watch Alizee train or compete you know why she’s made the hottest women in CrossFit list. From her technique to her mental fortitude, to her grit and determination, this is an athlete you’re absolutely going to want to watch as she works her way through the competitive season ahead. Did we mention she’s only 5 feet tall and has finished 5th (x2), 4th, and 16th in France in the last three years?
Abigail Thompson
In May of 2020 Abbie found CrossFit and she hasn’t looked back since. Her first Open was in 2021 where she placed in the top 400 which further fueled the passion and desire she has to become one of the hottest CrossFit women in the sport. Hailing from Texas, training for half marathons in college, and keeping it simple and fun, she’s determined to rise. If you’re not following her journey yet, make sure to start now, you won’t want to miss this athlete’s journey to the Games!
- Back Squat: 290 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 235 lb
- Snatch: 195 lb
- Deadlift: 305 lb
Kelly Stone
Kelly is a genuine hearted individual and fierce competitor who has earned a spot on the 2022 hottest women in CrossFit to watch. After competing in her first CrossFit Open in 2017 she quickly rose to earn a position on the floor at the 2021 West Coast Classic Semifinals event finishing 8th. Full time physical therapist by day, crossfitter by night, we’re excited to see where she goes in the next few years.
- Back Squat: 300 lb
- Clean and Jerk: 240 lb
- Snatch: 190 lb
- Deadlift: 330 lb
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