Saturday
| WOD |
| “Viola””
AMRAP in 20 minutes 400 meter Run 11 Power Snatches 43/29 17 Pull-Ups 13 Power Cleans 43/29
Lifestyle: 30/20, Ring Rows
Background: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alex Viola, 29, was killed Nov. 17, 2013, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, from wounds caused by an improvised explosive device. Originally from Keller, Texas, Viola was an engineer assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. He was awarded numerous awards for his service, including the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defence Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
Viola travelled often and worked out at many CrossFit affiliates. Some of his favourite movements were pull-ups, power snatches and power cleans. He also enjoyed running.
Viola is survived by his parents, Margaret and Frank; and his sister, Christina.
This “Viola” Hero WOD was first posted on the CrossFit Main Site as the workout of the day for Saturday, November 11, 2017 (171111). |