Ep. 19 - Ricky Garard

Australian native Ricky Garard is a controversial figure in the sport of CrossFit after testing positive for testolone and endurobol, both banned substances, at the 2017 CrossFit Games where he finished third. He was hit with a four-year ban from the sport, meaning he could not compete in any CrossFit sanctioned event until after October 3, 2021 Throughout those 4 years, Ricky continued training and pursuing his original goal of competing in CrossFit when his time would come Garard placed 3rd at the 2021 Dubai CrossFit Championship and recently placed second at this year's Torian Pro semifinal event against a stacked lineup of fierce competitors, qualifying him for the 2022 CrossFit Games. Tune in to learn his story before CrossFit, during his 4 years of patiently waiting his second chance, and where he's at now.

 

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