Road to the Games 16.08: Smith / Fraser

Ben Smith and Mat Fraser were in a tight race for the top of the podium at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Ultimately, Fraser took home the silver medal for the second consecutive year, and Smith stood on top of the podium at his seventh Games.

This year, both Smith and Fraser have their sights set on the gold once again. The 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games take place July 19-24, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

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[gangster]

Matts speech on suffering and his drive has motivated me for life

[apimyfriend]

"When I was in school, I would literally sit in a library for ten hours on a saturday. I would read the textbook cover by cover. When I had finished a chapter-, If I couldn't tell you every single law that was in there, every single formula, I would go back and read it again. It's not because I was addicted to reading the textbook, It's because I was addicted to the day we got our exams, and the exam wasn't challenging. That's the feeling I chase. Like getting your test score back and you have the highest grade in the class, THAT'S a good feeling." Fucking right on. This is why I love this guy.

[BDGKruger]

6 years later, from his parents home to owning a huge business. Well done Matt.

[jonahconner]

Fraser makes even living with your parents look badass...

[rockytheafg]

I don't crossfit, I lift weight but I don't understand why people that do bodybuilding hate crossfit. These guys are real athletes.

[samscil]

Ben Smith: I love coaching, I do it for them
Matt fraser: I just wanna win

This has aged well

[aarons.]

This is going to be the first games I watch and I'm absolutely pumped. Excited to see Smith, Fraser, and Bridges go at it

[unrolodeporai]

best road to the games yet. Back to studying for my fluid mechanics midterm. Fraser all day

[GODISPOWER]

Fraser is like my brother in law. Beast on the outside and absolute nerd on the inside.

[BarbosaTVpro]

Smith is really good but to me Fraser is THE guy.

[DisDatK]

I've rewatched the Fraser segments like 5 times now. My new most motivational Crossfit video.

[mercutio]

Love seeing more of Ben! Top class guy I hope he wins again this year.

[mephistosteiner]

Wow Matt saying he'll win the games this year is kinda impressive. Man why are the Dottiers so incredibly gorgeous?

[DrexPlays]

think I'm MOST HYPE for next episode. that dottir battle is NO JOKE

[MustiKoe]

I like that he lives with his parents. I mean why not...make money, support them, spend time with them.they're getting older, you don't wanna regret stuff when they're gone. Good guy

[tanyacorbin]

HUGE FAN OF MATT! GREAT JOB ON DOING WHAT YOU PUT YOUR HEART AND SOUL INTO. TRUE DEDICATION AND IT PAID OFF.

[gata_patea]

Matt Fraser is going to win the 2016 games.

[academyfitness]

It will be a good one. Matt vs Ben vs Josh. all training like mad men. Can't wait!!!!

[Ciancasey]

I've loved every bit of this series. I hope they continue to do it.

[brocky]

Super excited to watch this after work. Popcorn and all.