Gazan Sits, Sager the Sage, and Catching a Fish

Gazan Sits, Sager the Sage, and Catching a Fish

Author: Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland July 10, 2025 Duration: 1:20:01

The CrossFit Games field continues to change as we are three weeks away from the start of action in Albany, New York. Sean, Tommy and Lauren have the latest on a pair of athletes who will be sidelined for two very different reasons. Cole Sager takes some time to hand out advice to the younger Games athletes, and his message is one everyone needs to hear. Plus, CrossFit Games rookie Lydia Fish joins the show to talk about her path to Albany, choosing CrossFit over college and how she maintains balance as a young athlete. You'll want to stick around for the end of the interview as Tommy and Lauren give Lydia a well-earned surprise.

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