From August 28 to 30, Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana (USA) hosted the second stop of the 2026 World Fitness Tour. It was the second-to-last stop before the World Fitness Finals in Copenhagen this December, and one of the standout dates on the functional fitness calendar this summer.
What is the World Fitness Project
The World Fitness Project (WFP) is one of the functional fitness competitions that has gained the most traction on the international circuit in recent years. Its 2026 season is structured in three phases: online qualifiers, two Tour Stops (in-person events), and the season-closing Finals.
The first stop of the year took place in May in London. Grand Park was the second and final stop before the grand finale in Copenhagen.
WFP Grand Park Pro format
Tour Stop 2 brought together three divisions:
- Pro Men and Pro Women: 50 athletes per division, made up of Signed Pros and athletes who qualified through the online qualifier.
- Elite Teams: teams of 4 athletes, up to 20 qualified teams.
- Project 1: the division open to community athletes, who competed on the same field as the pros.
The scoring system is cumulative: each WOD awards up to 100 points to the winner, with the rest scoring on a descending scale based on placement. Points accumulate across the whole season, and the top 30 athletes with the most combined points after both Tour Stops earn their spot at the World Fitness Finals in Copenhagen, December 17-20.
Grand Park Pro winners
James Sprague and Emma Tall took the win at Grand Park Pro. The event was overshadowed by a wave of injuries: several athletes pulled hamstrings during the 40 Yard Dash in Event 1, Pat Vellner tore his Achilles during the Flip Sled event, and Roman Khrennikov, who was leading the 10K run, had to withdraw with a calf injury just 500 meters from the finish line.
Season standings after Grand Park
With both Tour Stops now complete, this is how the top of the season leaderboard looks heading into the World Fitness Finals in Copenhagen:
Men's standings
- James Sprague 🇺🇸 - 1016 pts (Grand Park Pro winner)
- Tudor Magda 🇺🇸 - 943 pts
- Aniol Ekai 🇪🇸 - 864 pts
- Jack Farlow 🇨🇦 - 779 pts
- Ty Jenkins 🇺🇸 - 768 pts
Women's standings
- Aimee Cringle 🇬🇧 - 1057 pts (London Pro winner)
- Laura Horvath 🇭🇺 - 1040 pts
- Emma Tall 🇸🇪 - 1022 pts (Grand Park Pro winner)
- Andrea Solberg 🇳🇴 - 839 pts
- Oda Lundekvam 🇳🇴 - 773 pts
The top 30 men and women on this combined leaderboard have secured their spot at the World Fitness Finals in Copenhagen, December 17-20.
CrossFit Games champions on the WFP floor
What made this Tour Stop special is that two of the biggest names in the field competed as reigning CrossFit Games champions. James Sprague claimed his second world title this summer in San Jose, and Aimee Cringle did the same in the women's field, dominating from start to finish. Sprague went on to win Grand Park Pro outright.
Velites, Official Partner of jump ropes, hand grips and wrist wraps for the World Fitness Project
Velites is the Official Partner of the World Fitness Project for jump ropes, hand grips and wrist wraps. Grand Park athletes competed with Velites' co-branded WFP gear throughout the weekend.
The Earth 2.0 is available in 4 official cable lengths (235 cm, 250 cm, 265 cm and 280 cm, 8 mm Blue Monster cable) with maximum weighting: 150 g on the inside and 200 g on the outside of each handle, for a total rope weight of 1.25 kg (2.5 lb). The jump rope will take center stage at the World Fitness Finals in Copenhagen this December, where Velites will once again be on the floor as official jump rope partner. The specific WOD hasn't been announced yet.
If you want to train with the same stimulus you'll see in Copenhagen, the only real way to replicate it is by training with the same weighted rope. That's why we recommend getting your Earth 2.0 ahead of the Finals, so you arrive with your technique already adapted to the weight and cable length that works best for you.
You can see the full World Fitness Project x Velites co-branded collection (Quad Ultra, All Terrain and Quad Competition hand grips, Cyclone, Fire 2.0 and Earth 2.0 jump ropes, and wrist wraps) at our WFP collection.
Maribel Gallardo, Velites athlete in Pro Women
In the Pro Women category, Velites athlete Maribel Gallardo competed at Grand Park. The Spanish athlete finished the event in 44th place on the season leaderboard, with 223 combined points. As Velites is the official sponsor of jump ropes, hand grips and wrist wraps, Maribel took on every event fully equipped with the brand's technical gear and support.
Grand Park Pro Events
These were the events at WFP Tour Stop 2 Grand Park Pro:
Grand Park Pro 1: Combine
Presented by Turtlebox
- 40 Yard Dash
- Pro Agility (5-10-5 Shuttle)
- Max Broad Jump
Grand Park Pro 2
Presented by Flipsled
4 rounds for time:
- 12 Parallette Handstand Push Ups (9/6 in)
- 24 GHD Sit Ups
- 12 Box Jump Overs (36/30 in)
- 6 Flip Sled (620/440 lb)
Time cap: 20 minutes.
Grand Park Pro 3
For time: 10 km run (6.2 miles). Time cap: 60 minutes.
Grand Park Pro 4
Presented by Rogue
Max load: 1 rep max bench press. Time cap: 8 minutes.
Grand Park Pro 5
Presented by Rehband
2 rounds for time:
- 50 Chest to Bar
- 25 Sandbag Squats (200/150 lb)
- 150' Sled Push (215/170 lb)
Time cap: 13 minutes.
Grand Park Pro 6
Presented by Strivee
For time: 30/22 cal Echo Bike, 150 yard swim, rest 2:00, then 150 yard swim, 30/22 cal Echo Bike.
Time cap: 12 minutes.
Grand Park Pro 7
Presented by Adidas
For time:
- 35/25 Cal Row
- 25 Bar Muscle Ups
- 150' Handstand Walk
- 5 Squat Snatch (245/170 lb)
Time cap: 9 minutes.
Get ready for the World Fitness Finals
With Grand Park Pro behind us, all eyes turn to the World Fitness Finals in Copenhagen this December, where the jump rope will take center stage. Whether you're planning to follow the broadcast or getting in your own session, Velites has the hand grips, jump ropes and accessories built for athletes who train at the level these competitions demand.
