Week two of the 2026 CrossFit Open is here. After 26.1 put everyone's lungs and legs to the test with wall balls and box jump-overs, 26.2 drops today from CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, Portugal — and the athlete matchup signals this one could look very different. Here's everything you need to know before the workout goes live.
Key Details
26.2 — Live Today
Presented by Velites · CrossFit Black Edition, Cascais, Portugal
The Athlete Matchup
All three athletes competing at the 26.2 announcement are European — and each brings a different performance profile to the table. Week two of the Open historically begins to separate the field, and CrossFit HQ's choice of athletes often hints at the type of test ahead.
Lucy Campbell 🇬🇧
After sitting out the 2023 and 2024 seasons with an injury, Campbell came back with force in 2025 — finishing 4th in the Open and 2nd at the CrossFit Games. She enters 2026 as one of the sport's most compelling storylines and a genuine podium contender. Her strength and barbell proficiency make her dangerous in workouts that combine skill with intensity.
Mirjam von Rohr 🇨🇭
The back-to-back CrossFit Open champion. Von Rohr has won three of the last six Open workouts and is the defending title holder going into week two. She also finished 7th at the 2025 CrossFit Games and won the 1RM Back Squat event, demonstrating a well-rounded game that doesn't crack under pressure. Can she complete the Open hat trick in 2026?
Aimee Cringle 🇬🇧
Cringle's trajectory has been steadily upward. After a 13th-place debut at the 2024 Games, she finished 14th in the 2025 Open and 8th at the Games, with four top-5 event finishes. She's one of the sport's most exciting rising talents and a perfect representation of the ascent of British CrossFit.
What to Expect from 26.2
26.2 is now live. The workout is For Time: three rounds of 80-ft dumbbell overhead walking lunges and 20 alternating dumbbell snatches (50/35 lb), with the pull-up variation escalating each round — pull-ups, then chest-to-bar, then ring muscle-ups. Time cap: 15 minutes.
How the prediction held up: The prediction was accurate — week two introduced barbell skill (dumbbell snatch), gymnastics (ring muscle-ups), and a pull-up ladder requiring chest-to-bar and muscle-ups. The selection of Campbell proved prescient; her gymnastics background made this format suit her well. Historically, week two of the Open increases either technical complexity or density compared to week one. After a pure conditioning test in 26.1, week two often introduces a barbell movement, gymnastics, or a combination that rewards athletes with a broader skill set. The selection of Campbell — known for her barbell strength — alongside von Rohr's overall capacity and Cringle's movement efficiency suggests a test that rewards both power and skill under fatigue.
How to Prepare Before the Announcement
- Mobilize early. Warm up hips, shoulders, and thoracic spine broadly — you want to be ready for anything.
- Revisit your 26.1 score. If you haven't submitted or are considering a redo, the deadline is today (March 5) — but make sure a redo is worth the cost to your body ahead of 26.2.
- Have a judge arranged. You have until Monday, March 9 at 5pm PT to submit a verified score. Line up a coach at your local CrossFit affiliate before the week gets away from you.
- Watch the announcement live. The elite matchup always reveals movement standards, equipment setup, and pacing insights you can apply to your own attempt.
Score submission window: 26.2 opens March 5 at 12pm PT and closes Monday, March 9 at 5pm PT. Submit your verified score at games.crossfit.com.
2026 Open Schedule
Three Weeks, Three Workouts
26.1 — Released Feb 26 · Deadline March 2 ✓
26.2 — Released March 5 · Deadline March 9
26.3 — Released March 12 · Deadline March 16 · Wodapalooza Miami
The final workout, 26.3, will be announced live from Wodapalooza Miami on March 12. That announcement features Olivia Kerstetter — the 2025 CrossFit Games third-place finisher and reigning Fittest 20-year-old on Earth — in the athlete matchup.
Leaderboard Context After 26.1
After week one, Mirjam von Rohr and Bjarni Leifs topped the leaderboards in their respective divisions. With two workouts remaining, the overall standings are far from settled — athletes who struggled in 26.1's conditioning-heavy format often find their footing in weeks two or three when different energy systems and movement patterns are tested.
For community athletes, 26.2 is a fresh opportunity to put points on the board regardless of how 26.1 went. The three-workout format means no single workout defines your Open.
Find a CrossFit Gym to Complete 26.2
To submit a verified score, you need to complete 26.2 in the presence of a judge at a licensed CrossFit affiliate, or upload a video to your competition dashboard. WodFind's directory covers over 5,700 CrossFit and HYROX gyms across all 50 states — find one near you below.
Find Your Box for 26.2
Need a judge for 26.2? Find a CrossFit affiliate near you — deadline is Monday, March 9 at 5pm PT.
Find CrossFit Gyms Near You →Also check out our full 2026 CrossFit Open guide and our deep-dive 26.1 breakdown if you're still working through your strategy for week one.