I share a recounting of the Lake Day event from various sources. I argue that these accounts indicate that there was unquestionable negligence on the part of CrossFit, Inc. and its leaders.
I share my emotional reaction to Lazar's death and what I experience as the oppressive, unfair leadership of CrossFit, Inc.
I suggest a way forward that must include a change in leadership at CrossFit, Inc.
For deeper understanding of oneself and others on moral issues, I recommend reading The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt.
Resources
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt
The Black Box Summit Or How I Got Fired from the CrossFit Nutrition Certification
https://robbwolf.com/2009/11/24/the-black-box-summit-or-how-i-got-fired-from-the-crossfit-nutrition-certification/
Games Event 4 Sprint Couplet: Were some lanes faster than others? /w Stats
https://www.reddit.com/r/crossfit/comments/cqlzej/games_event_4_sprint_couplet_were_some_lanes/
The CASTRO / VELLNER Controversy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUu2HVXmCYc
Event 5 – Ranch Loop – 2020 CrossFit Games
https://games.crossfit.com/video/2020-games-ranch-loop/open
RECAP: Individual Event 3 — 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfxChwYxnaQ
Brent Fikowski in response to the 2024 CrossFit Games
https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ntx57JG8y/?hl=en&img_index=1
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