Just a few days ago, athletes around the country got together to remember Iraq War hero Travis Manion. Manion died 11 years ago and this week over 50 American CrossFit gyms hosted a Workout of the Day that was made in his honor. CrossFit actually has a number of workouts dedicated in memory of soldiers who have died in the line of duty. In order to qualify, the soldier has to have participated in CrossFit prior to their death.
As Manion’s sister explained to MensHealth.com, “This WOD was very deliberate in the way it was put together. “My brother was a wrester at the Naval Academy and had very strong legs, so this WOD is all dedicated to legs.”
Manion was on his second tour of Iraq when he was killed by enemy sniper fire while helping injured troops during a search of an insurgent house.
The fundraiser was put on by the Travis Manion Foundation and CrossFit. All proceeds from the $29 registration fee are supporting the Travis Manion Foundation.