She's back...

     Sam Briggs, who took fourth place in the 2011 Reebok Crossfit Games, had high hopes when preparing for this years competition. She was heartbroken when her physical therapist and coach told her that she wouldn't be competing. She had suffered a knee injury last November and never fully recovered from it. After withdrawing from the 2012 Crossfit Reebok Games, Briggs discovered that her knee cap had been fractured. She spent her time focusing on recovery and rehab instead of sulking. Everyone had high hopes for her but instead of quitting, Briggs said, "my times were for me to judge my rehab rather than how I would have compared." 

     Injury can break an athlete's confidence and sometimes even cause depression. As an athlete, tearing my ACL was detrimental. Sitting out for an entire season of basketball was heartbreaking because it was difficult watching my teammates play without me. After sometime, athletes come to the realization that there is nothing you can do about it but get better. Take the time you have off to focus on becoming a better athlete and hard worker. Briggs' determination to keep fighting is truly inspirational. Instead of waiting for the 2013 Rebook Crossfit Games, her strong work ethic created a pathway for her. Briggs made Team Europe and will be participating in the first Crossfit Invitational, presented by Reebok. On October 13, Team USA will go against Team Europe. Briggs will be accompanied by Crossfit's finest, Katrin Davidsdottir, Annie Thorisdottir, Mikko Aronpaa, Frederik Aegidius, and Numi Saner Katrinarson. On the other team we have, Kristian Clever, Rebecca Voigt, Julie Foucher, Matt Chan, Jason Khalipa and Rich Froning. I can't wait to check the results of the competition on October 13 and watch how Briggs bounces back from her injury. 

      Some people say that the only people that do Crossfit have to be crazy enough to endure the workouts. If that's the case, Briggs continuing her passion after such an injury in absolutely insane. She is a mentally strong and motivated individual and I'm sure she will do amazing. Sitting out for a period of time makes athletes anxious and hungry for their return on the field and Briggs is ready to show it.