19/06/2026
This is one of those stories that says far more about a gym than a leaderboard ever could.
At our recent R.A.D® Acid Athletics event, Sam won the men’s division and with it, a brand new pair of training shoes.
The thing is, Sam had already won a pair at one of our previous events.
Without hesitation, he passed his prize on to Jack.
Then Jack did something equally special.
Instead of keeping them for himself, he chose to give the shoes to Archie, one of our Teen athletes who has recently stepped up into the main classes and is currently training towards his goal of joining the Royal Marines.
This week, when the shoes finally arrived, Jack was able to hand them over to Archie in person during class. No fanfare. No fuss. Just a genuinely kind moment between members of our community.
People often think CrossFit is all about competition, lifting heavy weights or chasing the clock. And whilst we absolutely love those things, this is the part that means the most.
It’s celebrating someone else’s win as much as your own.
It’s recognising hard work and potential in others.
It’s understanding that the strongest people in the room are often the ones willing to give something away to help someone else move forward.
Sam didn’t have to pass on his prize. Jack didn’t have to pass it on again. But they did.
Because that’s who they are.
And that’s the kind of community we’re incredibly proud to have at CrossFit Cirencester.
Congratulations to Sam, thank you to Jack for such a thoughtful gesture, and Archie, we’re all behind you as you chase your Royal Marines dream.
This is CrossFit Cirencester. ❤️🦁