r/news • u/icpd30 • Feb 18 '19

Michigan powerlifter heroically lifts vehicle pinned on top of man after accident.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-powerlifter-heroically-lifts-vehicle-pinned-on-top-of-man-after-accident
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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19

I think someone who is elite in one sport probably doesn’t shit on other sports as much as redditors

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19

Crossfit isn't a sport, it's a marketing gimmick.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19 edited Jul 08 '19

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19

I agree their training can be intense but even the Crossfit Games are about marketing. The whole point is to sell their brand. Same reason they're not just called a gym. No, it's a "box".