Dan Bailey, Danielle Brandon, and Kari Peace have all come in contact with either Saunders or Shadburne but have tested negative during daily screenings administered by CrossFit. If any of the athletes do test positive, the understanding is that they won’t be able to compete.
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“All three athletes tested negative during their on-site screenings but will remain segregated from their peers and receive daily antigen testing throughout the competition,” the announcement from CrossFit read. “If that daily testing remains negative, those athletes will be permitted to take part in the competition with heightened safety protocols, including separate housing, segregated transportation to/from events, and distanced lanes or segregated workout areas during the competition, when possible.
Shadburne was expected to perform well at the Games. The American placed first at the West Coast Classic Semifinal, beating out her now-teammate and third-place finisher at the 2020 CrossFit Games, Kari Pearce. Both Pearce and Shadburne train under coach Justin Cotler.
Shadburne is a four-time CrossFit Games veteran. Her best finish was eighth in 2019. Reigning four-time Fittest Woman on Earth Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr won that year.) Shadburne placed 21st in the 2021 CrossFit Open and 11th during the Quarterfinals.
How to Watch the 2021 CrossFit Games
The 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games kick off on July 27 and run through Aug. 1. They are taking place at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. For the individual stage of the competition, 40 men and 40 women will compete for the chance to be crowned Fittest on Earth®.
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BarBend will update this article if and when new details surrounding Shadburne’s withdrawal arise.
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