King Kong Rich Froning Jr. prequalified for the Games in 2011 based on his second-place performance in 2010, so he competed on the CrossFit Faith team at the Central East Regional. In between competing in the team events, Rich worked out. 1 deadlift (455 lb, 320 lb) (206 kg, 145 kg) 2 muscle-ups 3 squat cleans (250 lb, 175 lb) (113 kg, 79 kg) 4 handstand push-ups | The CrossFit Games

260K views · 1.7K reactions | An incredible battle under the lights in the tennis stadium—Froning vs. Bridges. | The CrossFit Games | Facebook

Rich Froning Tests Regional Event 1

101K views · 1.5K reactions | Before last night's Live Announcement, Pat Sherwood interviewed four-time champ Rich Froning. | The CrossFit Games | Facebook

The final men’s heat takes on Event 4 at the 2014 Central East Regional. While some of the athletes work quickly through the reps trying to earn an event win, Rich Froning and Scott Panchik hang back, pacing themselves until it’s time to kick it into high gear. In an epic battle with a photo finish, Froning and Panchik go head-to-head in an unforgettable race to the end. See which athlete finishes on top. | The CrossFit Games

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Check out our newest #AverageJoe Rich Froning Jr., four-time #Crossfit Champion. See how losing caused him to win the most important game of all. | Game Plan For Life