The first day of the 2009 Games was grueling. Having five events in a single day was unprecedented and forever raised the bar in terms of how much athletes needed to be prepared to handle. The final event of the day, wall balls and light squat snatches, demonstrated the elegant potency of high-rep, lightweight couplets. WORKOUT OF THE DAY Friday 200829 2009 Couplet 3 rounds for time of: 30 wall-ball shots 30 squat snatches ♀ 14-lb. ball, 45-lb. snatch ♂ 20-lb. ball, 75-lb snatch | CrossFit

9 years ago today the #Beijing2008 Closing Ceremony was held. 🇨🇳 | Olympics