The 26. 2 Crossfit Open was announced on March 5th in a live ceremony at CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, Portugal, where three world-class athletes showcased the full workout and Lucy Campbell claimed the on-site win. Organizers unveiled the full details of Workout 26. 2 following a challenging first week that featured one of the toughest Open tests in recent memory. The live performance set immediate leaderboard expectations and set a deadline for video submissions of March 9th at 8 p. m. ET.
26. 2 Crossfit Open: What unfolded in Cascais
The announcement event placed Workout 26. 2 front and center with a staged matchup featuring Lucy Campbell, Mirjam von Rohr, and Aimee Cringle. The three athletes were invited to perform the workout to demonstrate its demands and pacing. Mirjam von Rohr opened fastest and built a significant early lead but was penalized with a no-rep that cost valuable time and hampered her control on the ring muscle ups. Aimee Cringle trailed early, produced a comeback that briefly put her into first, and ultimately finished behind Lucy Campbell when Campbell surged to victory in the final moments of the test.
Organizers framed the 26. 2 Crossfit Open workout as a different task than the first-week test; the first week’s Workout 26. 1 had been one of the most difficult workouts competitors faced, with elite athletes struggling to finish within the cap. That contrast was evident on the Black Edition floor as the three athletes employed varied strategies through the new work-to-rest and skill sequences of Workout 26. 2.
Immediate reactions and athlete form
Lucy Campbell’s late push decided the live duel: she held second place through most of the effort before converting her experience and strategy into a final-stage win. Mirjam von Rohr enters the Open with a strong recent record, having been the overall Open champion in 2024 and 2025 and having won Workout 26. 1; she still showed the speed and aggression that made her a favorite. Aimee Cringle demonstrated resilience with a mid-event rally and solid placement, reflecting her recent Games finishes in 2024 and 2025.
The live showcase underlined how a single no-rep or a missed sequence can swing standings quickly on the 26. 2 Crossfit Open stage. Event pacing and ring-muscle-up mechanics proved decisive for the three-athlete matchup, and each athlete’s split-second choices shaped the final order on the floor in Cascais.
Quick context and what’s next
This announcement follows a demanding opening week for competitors, and Workout 26. 2 now moves into the wider Open field with video submissions open until the stated deadline. Athletes planning to post scores for the 26. 2 Crossfit Open must submit their videos by March 9th at 8 p. m. ET. After that cutoff, leaderboard movement will depend on the volume and quality of submissions and subsequent scoring verification.
Expect leaderboard churn in the coming days as competitors worldwide attempt the prescribed work, compare strategies against the live showcase, and aim to secure a place in the running for top Open finishes. The live duel in Cascais has provided an early competitive template — now the wider field will respond to the exact demands of Workout 26. 2 Crossfit Open before the submission window closes.
