Katrín Davíðsdóttir Explained

Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir
Birth Name:Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir
Nationality:Icelandic
Birth Date:10 May 1993
Birth Place:London, United Kingdom[1]
Residence:Natick, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation:CrossFit athlete
Years Active:2012–present
Height:1.69m (05.54feet)
Weight:69kg (152lb)
Sport:CrossFit
Club:CrossFit New England
Reebok CrossFit Reykjavik
Coach:Matthew Fraser
Worlds:2015 CrossFit Games Champion
2016 CrossFit Games Champion
Regionals:1st: 2016, 2018
2nd: 2012, 2015, 2017
3rd: 2013

Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir (in Icelandic pronounced as /ˈkʰaːtrin ˈtaːviðsˌtouʰtɪr̥/; born 10 May 1993) is an Icelandic CrossFit athlete known for her eight appearances at the CrossFit Games. She is the women's champion[2] [3] [4] [5] of the 2015 and 2016 CrossFit Games. Katrin is the second woman to repeat as champion, following in the footsteps of her countrywoman, 2011 and 2012 CrossFit Games champion[6] Annie Thorisdottir.

CrossFit Games career

Katrin has a background in track and gymnastics. She became interested in CrossFit when she saw Annie Thorisdottir win the 2011 CrossFit Games.[7] She first qualified for the CrossFit Games in 2012 where she finished 30th. She also qualified for the 2013 Games.

Katrin missed qualification in 2014 due to a relatively poor performance at the Europe Regional on Event 5, a combination of legless rope climbs and sprints.[8] [9] Katrin finished in the top 10 on every 2014 Regional Event except this one, in which she dropped to 24th. In the end, 9 points separated Katrin from the final 2014 Games qualifier out of the Europe Regional, third-ranked Norwegian athlete Kristin Holte.

Katrín has said that missing qualification in 2014 was the "differentiator" that helped her come back to the Games and win in 2015.

Katrin's only event win at the 2015 Games came in the final event, Pedal to the Metal 2, but that was enough to move her ahead of countrywoman Ragnheiður Sara Sigmundsdóttir, who had been in first place going into the last two events.[10]

At the 2016 CrossFit Games, Katrin won 3 events: Double DT, Handstand Walk, and The Plow.[11] She beat off a challenge from Tia-Clair Toomey to become the 3rd athlete (after Rich Froning and Annie Thorisdottir) to have repeated their win at the Games.[12]

At the 2017 CrossFit Games, Katrin managed two wins, Strongman's Fear and 2223 Intervals. In a tightly fought Games, she ended up in 5th place overall.[13] [14]

In 2018, Katrin finished 3rd behind Tia-Clair Toomey and Laura Horvath.

In 2020, Katrin received an invitation to the Games.[15] In the Covid-19-affected season, Katrin won two events and finished fourth in Stage 1 to become one of five female athletes who can compete in person at the ranch in Aromas.[16] [17] At the Stage 2 of the Games, in a much-reduced field dominated by Tia-Clair Toomey, she managed one event win and returned to the podium, finishing in 2nd place.[18]

In 2022, Katrin failed to qualify for the CrossFit Games after finishing sixth at the Games semifinal Strength in Depth, and then third in the Last Chance Qualifier.[19]

Katrin qualified for the 2023 CrossFit Games after finishing second in the North American West semifinal.[20] At the Games, she performed poorly in the Pig Chipper event,[21] but came 2nd on two events (Cross-Country 5K and Echo Thruster Final), finishing up in 7th place overall.[22]

Katrin withdrew from the 2024 season due to a back injury and underwent surgery.[23]

Training background

Katrin started doing CrossFit in September 2011 at the age of 18.[24] She had 10 years of training as a gymnast as well as 1 year of competition experience in track and field (athletics).

From 2016 to 2021, she trained under coach Ben Bergeron (CompTrain) at CrossFit New England in the United States of America. Prior to this, she trained at Reebok CrossFit Reykjavik,[25] in Reykjavik, Iceland, and CrossFit Stodin. In 2021, Katrin left CompTrain and moved to train at Reebok CrossFit Reykjavik under coach Jami Tikkanen.[26] After failing to qualify for the 2022 CrossFit Games, she moved to Mat Fraser's HWPO training camp.[27]

Television appearance

Katrín appeared on the 30th season premiere of The Amazing Race, where she asked teams to identify two national tonics: Brennivín and Þorskalýsi.[28]

Personal life

Katrin's grandfather is Helgi Ágústsson, the former ambassador of Iceland to the United States.[29] [30]

Katrin became engaged to the Canadian former ice hockey player Brooks Laich in 2022.[31]

CrossFit Games results

YearGames[32] RegionalsOpen
201230th2nd (Europe)21st (World)
201324th3rd (Europe)37th (World)
20146th (Europe)122nd (World)
20152nd (Meridian)14th (World)
20161st (East)14th (World)
20175th2nd (East)10th (World)
20181st (East)8th (World)
YearGamesSanctional Open
20194th1st 13th (World)
2020N/A23rd (World)
YearGamesSemifinalQuarterfinalOpen
202110th3rd (German Throwdown)47th (World)
11th (Europe)
14th (World)
5th (Europe)
2022 - 6th (Strength in Depth)
3rd (Last Chance Qualifier)
55th (World)
22nd (Europe)
138th (World)
46th (Europe)
20237th3rd (North America West)67th (World)
20th (North America West)
95th (World)
21st (North America West)

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dottir: My Journey to Becoming a Two-Time CrossFit Games Champion . 9781250142658. November 24, 2021. Davidsdottir. Katrin. McKernan. Rory. 6 August 2019.
  2. Web site: The Fittest on Earth . CrossFit Games . July 26, 2015.
  3. News: Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir Plays Mental Game To Win CrossFit Games . Espn.com . July 29, 2015 . October 7, 2015.
  4. Web site: 2015 Crossfit champions give insight. https://web.archive.org/web/20150802074428/http://espn.go.com/espnw/video/13331069/2015-crossfit-champions-give-insight. dead. August 2, 2015. espnW. 7 October 2015.
  5. Web site: Icelander Wins World CrossFit Games . Iceland Review . July 27, 2015 . 8 October 2015.
  6. Web site: CrossFit Phenom Annie Thorisdottir: The Fittest Woman on the Planet? . Vogue . April 9, 2014 . October 7, 2015.
  7. Web site: Past, Present & Future : Katrin Davidsdottir & Mat Fraser . Mat Fraser HWPO . Youtube.
  8. Web site: Europe: Women Event 5. CrossFit Games. 7 October 2015.
  9. Web site: This Is the 'Fittest Woman on Earth'. Health. 8 October 2015. 5 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150905092737/http://news.health.com/2015/07/27/this-is-the-fittest-woman-on-earth/. dead.
  10. Web site: Leaderboard. CrossFit Games. 7 October 2015.
  11. Web site: Katrin Davidsdottir and Mat Fraser are the 2016 CrossFit Games champions. July 25, 2016 . BoxRox .
  12. Web site: Katrin Davidsdottir, Mat Fraser, And CrossFit Mayhem Win 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games . David . Tao. 22 June 2016 . BarBend.
  13. Web site: Tia-Clair Toomey Edges Out Fellow Australian Kara Webb for Fittest on Earth Title . Brian. Spin . August 6, 2017 . The Barbell Spin .
  14. Web site: Katrin Davidsdottir Shares Her Thoughts On 5th Place At The 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games. Nick . English. August 1, 2023 . BarBend.
  15. Web site: These Individuals Will Receive Invitations To The 2020 CrossFit Games . 9 May 2020 . Tommy . Marquez . Morning Chalk Up .
  16. News: CrossFit Games 2020: Katrin Davidsdottir moves into top five after events five and six, Tia-Clair Toomey holds top spot . Mark . Agnew. South China Morning Post . September 20, 2020.
  17. Web site: CrossFit Games 2020 round-up: who qualifies for the final in California as Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey win online competition?. Mark. Agnew. September 20, 2020 . South China Morning Post .
  18. Web site: CrossFit Games 2020: Katrin Davidsdottir, Tia-Clair Toomey on staying hungry after ‘Fittest on Earth’ titles . Mark . Agnew . South China Morning Post . 23 October 2020.
  19. Web site: Elena Carratala Sanahuja Ends Katrin Davidsdottir’s CrossFit Games Streak. 1 July 2022 . Ava. Kitzi . Joe . Genetin-Pilawa . Morning Chalk Up .
  20. Web site: Familiar Faces Find Their Way Back to Madison for the 2023 CrossFit Games . June 11, 2023 . Nicky . Freymond . Morning Chalk Up.
  21. Web site: 2023 CrossFit Games Event 2 "Pig Chipper" Results — Laura Horvath, Roman Khrennikov Undeniable . Phil . Blechman. August 4, 2023. BarBend.
  22. Web site: 2023 CrossFit Games Results, Recap, & Leaderboards. Vedad . Tabakovic. Tom . Miller. August 6, 2023. Fitness Volt .
  23. Web site: Katrin Davidsdottir Out of the CrossFit Season Due to Back Injury . BoxRox . Robert . Born . May 3, 2024 .
  24. Web site: Solid Foundation: Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir. CrossFit Games. 7 October 2015.
  25. Web site: Athlete: Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir. CrossFit Games. 7 October 2015.
  26. Web site: Davidsdottir Leaving CompTrain, Joining Thorisdottir with Jami Tikkanen . November 1, 2021 . Justin . LoFranco . Morning Chalk Up .
  27. Web site: HWPO Training Adds Davidsdottir, Barnhart & Kwant to its Roster . September 2022 . The Barbell Spin. Brian . Spin .
  28. Web site: Ísland fyrsti áfangastaður í Amazing Race. RÚV. Icelandic. Gunnarsson. Freyr Gígja. 5 October 2017. 22 January 2024.
  29. News: Ásta Hrafnhildur Garðarsdóttir . Æfir Crossfit með afa sínum . 26 July 2018 . . 16 April 2018 . Icelandic.
  30. News: Will Edmonds . Can Katrin Davidsdottir regain 'Fittest Woman on Earth' title? . 26 July 2018 . . 25 July 2018.
  31. Web site: Congrats! Brooks Laich Is Engaged to Girlfriend Katrin Tanja Nearly 2 Years After Julianne Hough Split . February 19, 2022 . Laura . Rizzo. InTouch .
  32. Web site: Katrin Tanya Davidsdottir . CrossFit Games .