In a few days, the legendary Grand Palais in Paris will once again host a Hyrox event. It will take place from Thursday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 26th, and we will provide extensive coverage of the event to introduce you to the Pro Men athletes and Pro Women to watch, give you the race results, and explain how to follow the event live.
The Headliners and Willy Georges' Challenge
Last year, we notably remember that the very popular duo Alan Cao and Thomas Fry set the floor on fire and delivered an exceptional performance. This year again, the best French Hyroxers have gathered and are preparing to reach their peak performance for the occasion.
We will also be following Willy Georges, the former French CrossFit® number 1, who is embarking on a very promising career change. He plans to compete in both the solo and duo categories with a big name in CrossFit®.
The "Grand Palais" Effect: The Boom of Fitness Racing in France
In 2025, the magical and highly Instagrammable venue triggered a media wave in both traditional media and on social networks, marking a boom for the discipline in France.
This had an effect on both the masses, with events selling out in a few hours or even minutes, and an explosion in the number of alternative events taking place almost every week in France. But also on the elite level, with performances skyrocketing, placing France among the countries with the densest talent pool, even if we don't yet have a headliner capable of aiming for victories in the Elite 15.
A year later, we can therefore say that everything has changed for Hyrox in France, and the entire fitness racing community is eager to return to this event. Also, to measure the impact this date will have again, as it is set to establish itself on the global calendar.
Beyond HYROX: The Arrival of the ATHX Challenge
Not to mention that a few kilometers away, the first ATHX event will take place in France. Far from being a competitor to Hyrox, it's also a way to open up the world of fitness racing to an even wider audience, particularly those who want to better emphasize strength.
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