James Sprague has made CrossFit history by becoming the first athlete to win the CrossFit Games in non-consecutive years, reclaiming the title of Fittest Man on Earth after first winning in 2024. But while his performances across the weekend secured the victory, his benchmark numbers reveal just how impressive his all-round fitness really is.
CrossFit competitors need to excel across every domain of fitness, and Sprague's personal bests show exactly what that looks like.
James Sprague's Benchmark Numbers
Here are some of his standout performances:
- Back squat 1RM: 465lb (211kg)
- Deadlift 1RM: 550lb (249kg)
- Clean and jerk 1RM: 355lb (161kg)
- Squat snatch 1RM: 285lb (129kg)
- 5K: 18:00
- 400m: 59 seconds
- Pull-ups: 72 unbroken reps
- Grace: 1:05 (30 clean and jerks for time)
- Fran: 2:10 (21-15-9 thrusters and pull-ups)
- Helen: 7:02
- Filthy 50: 17:30
- Fight Gone Bad: 520 reps
- CHAD1000X: 43:50
The CrossFit Games are designed to test everything from Olympic lifting and gymnastics to endurance, power and work capacity. Looking at Sprague's benchmark scores, it's clear why he was able to reclaim the title of Fittest Man on Earth.
While most athletes spend years working towards a single standout PB, the 24-year-old has built elite-level numbers across almost every measure of fitness, from a 249kg deadlift to an 18-minute 5k. His historic second CrossFit Games title is further proof that, in a sport where versatility is everything, he's set the standard.
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Kate is a fitness writer for Men’s Health UK where she contributes regular workouts, training tips and nutrition guides. She has a post graduate diploma in Sports Performance Nutrition and before joining Men’s Health she was a nutritionist, fitness writer and personal trainer with over 5k hours coaching on the gym floor. Kate has a keen interest in volunteering for animal shelters and when she isn’t lifting weights in her garden, she can be found walking her rescue dog.
