Former Weipa resident Tia-Clair Toomey has made history by winning the CrossFit Games for the eighth time this month. Photo: Instagram (tiaclair1).
Former Weipa resident Tia-Clair Toomey had an electrified western Cape York fan base in her corner when she made history by claiming her eighth CrossFit Games crown last week.
The win makes the former Western Cape College student the undisputed greatest CrossFit athlete of all time, and she said in a social media post she was thrilled to finish her 10th Games with her eighth championship and 10 podium finishes.
“What an incredible 10th year it’s been for me, filled with growth, grit, and unforgettable moments,” she said.
“To have stood on the podium every single year is something I’ll never take for granted … and to walk away with 8 championships! That was never the plan, but it’s a dream I’m still trying to wrap my head around.
“To the athletes, what a show! Congratulations to all the athletes that took the floor and gave it their all.”
Toomey’s 182-point lead over the other podium finishers – Brit Lucy Campbell and American Olivia Kerstetter – was her four-biggest victory of her eight championships.
