8/9/24 DIR - Thursday competition. Changes to events, cut plan, how we decided on doing today event.
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- In this video I discuss the process for how we got to the point of doing the first full day of competition after the previous day tragedy.
The events and how they changed.
Farrington field.
Had they stopped the games, most of this community, while being sad, would go back to their daily lives. Some giving little thought to Lazar and his family. With the games continuing, the community is watching and I would guarantee everyone has Lazar and his family at the front of their minds. People then continue to give to the go fund me, prayers, and positive energy to that family and all the athletes. Me and my family will watch these games, cheer for the athletes, pray for all of them Including the games team, pray for the Family, donate to the funds all while Lazar is at the front of our minds. Fitness is therapy for a lot of us just like music or church is for others.
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Well said.
Great perspective. Thank you. ❤
The games are only being held to avoid bankrupcy
The games should have been stopped and had a multi day tribute to Lazar and his family. The tribute was a joke and slap in to the face to Lazar and his family. Crossfit deserves to get sued and be held liable. Castro (former navy seal) should have enough common sense to know that you don't do a swim after a run, you do the swim first. Anyone with common sense knows that. . If you cramp while running, you stop. If you cramp while swimming you may just die. The two lifeguards on paddleboards that were just 10 meters apart from Lazar were more concerned about watching the winners cross the line than being concerned about those in the water. To top it off, the water was at 87 degrees, two degrees warmer than most sanctioned swim events allow for. Castro and Crossfit need to be held criminally liable for what happened. It's apparent that Crossfit doesn't care about its athletes as Fraser almost drowned two years ago. Not nearly enough lifeguards in hte water. This is a tragedy that never should have happened and Crossfit as a corporation needs to suffer for this not only financially but criminally as well. .
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
…amen…
If there was a lapse in safety protocols, I hope they keep the responsible parties accountable. Lazar deserves more than to be labeled an accident and forgotten in time.
Pretty sure the lawsuit and investigation will shed light to the piss poor handling of the event and how this tragedy could have been prevented in the first place. Dave Castro and this inept organization will have to give account as to what exactly happened. CrossFit failed!!
@@dannyl3858 excellent point, I see no difference between Kimberly Cheadle and Dave Castro except she resigned from Secret Service. Both failures of leadership in their roles.
Dave, you're doing a great job. The CrossFit community is blessed to have you, and during these times we need you more then ever- and you are doing just that. Thank you.
Thanks for the transparency, Dave. You can't please everyone. You can only make the best decisions with the information you have. You are doing that. God bless Lazar and his family.
thank you Dave for continuing to come on after the events. I know this is not easy for you. Thank you for your leadership. Praying for you and the team as you have to navigate such a difficult situation.
Dave your experience with the Navy and leadership is showing. Keep doing what you are doing.
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Before even glancing at the comments i had the exact same thought. A true seal indeed. Respect, dave!
Well I feel like he left a man behind. Not good leadership
This is honestly the best coa that you could have done with what everyone is dealing with. Giving the competitors a voice and getting the blessing from the family is a huge W. The changes were good changes. The community always appreciates these updates.
A much finer tribute than cancelling it and wallowing in grief, moving through in a positive way is absolutely the right thing to do! With the families blessing of course.
I saw you put on a rapid fire, democratic process which came to a natural conclusion and yielded positive results. I commend you, Dave, for your solid leadership. 🙏
Thank you Dave for your outstanding leadership and strength.❤
Thank you Dave for this very open and clear look into the process that CrossFit has gone thought to make sure everything is handled very carefully. Your thoughtfulness and honor you gave Lazar’s family during this time is beyond what words can ever describe. This is a hard decision to make in light of what happened but you show true commitment and dedication to the sport and Lazar’s family. Thank you sir and keep your head held high. ❤❤❤
Dave, I've been a critic of some choices in the past but you're doing a great job in impossible circumstances. Thanks for keeping us together and doing the best anyone could do.
I feel the same
well said
Dave great job balancing the needs of the community. You have made the right calls. Thank you for keeping our community together through your leadership.
I would like to see last event of the games named “Lazar”.
Would love to see all athletes and the community honour him with a workout in his name.
Yes!
It’s way too soon for that. It would be distasteful. Next year maybe.
Thanks The Dave Castro! It was needed. The people who left will take longer to heal through this.
Dave, you handled this exceptionally well. Leadership isn't a popularity contest. I especially admire how you didn't allow the loudest voices to bully others. Well done.
Thanks Dave! We love this community. No one could have ever thought this would happen but you’re all handling it very well. May God Bless Lazars family! ❤❤❤
I respect the level of calm you’re displaying all things considered
He led SEAL missions (for decades, I think). I can't imagine the conversations he's had... we're luckier than many realize to have someone that can lead with as much clarity through a loss.
Many of you here talk about leader and leadership in a way that I find quite creepy, to be honest. The past events have been terrible, and Luka’s recent words in his IG post, after having gone through the initial shock phase in his grief, make it clear that the family is devastated not only by the tragedy itself but also by how it could have been avoided and wasn’t. In my head, I will always remember having visualized such a misfortune in a livestream. In the head of your leader, the weight of an inescapable responsibility must resonate eternally. RIP Lazar.
Your a weirdo
Of course they are devastated. That was a tragic event. There are a thousand other factors to consider in a situation like this. Agree or disagree, Dave and CrossFit had to make hard decisions. Right or wrong.
Prayers for the wisdom, the strength, and the courage of Christ to cover you Dave, the athletes, and the CrossFit space ~ bringing healing for the Đukić family in Jesus’ name ~ Amen 🙏🏼💪🏼💔❣️❤️
You are the leader our community needs Dave, thank you.
Uttermost respect for you before and much more now. As horrible as the situation was I believe it was the right decision to make. By continuing with the games, Lazar is being honored and forever remembered by the CF community. RIP Lazar.
Dave, I really want to thank you for these w.i.r and d.i.r especially now. They have been so valuable to me personally but also the community. It’s so unique to hear anybody speak openly like that, that has a high position in a company and share thoughts and updates with the fans like that. Now, after Friday’s tragedy that shaked the community, it is even more valuable. Keep up the good work!
SHAME ON YOU DAVE
I am so grateful for the athletes that continued to compete to honor Lazar. To be able to mourn with them, cry with them, and celebrate Lazar with them has been such a blessing. If everything would have just ended, the grieving process would have been so lonely. I pray for the family, the athletes that could not compete and the athletes that continue to compete. ❤
I watched it in the background as I worked and yes my energy did pick up as the day went on. Massive hug to Lazar's family and friends, the athletes, crossfit, fans..to everyone.
Dave, I have gained so much respect for you and the CrossFit team. Leading through such a tragedy has to be very difficult. But the way you have handled yourself and the Games as a whole is very impressive. Thank you for your leadership. God bless!
Thanks Dave for your strength in these difficult times. It is not easy for anyone and any choice would be hard.
The trauma all of us are experiencing is tremendous as fans and as a community increasing exponentially the closer you are to the events and Lazar. I realize I care infinitely more about the athletes, the people, than I care about who is truly the fittest on earth. I believe you are hurting too, but in your role this year I believe you have more perspective and power than I can imagine to take care of people who are hurting. Please make this a priority above the test.
Thanks Dave! You are the tip of spear with regards to leadership.
Only people that do nothing do not make mistakes.
It is a leaders job to sometimes make hard and fast decisions, and I think you are doing great.
THEY LET A MAN DROWN IN FRONT OF THEIR EYES BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SAFETY MEASURES.WAKE UP!!!WHAT WAS THE SAFETY MEASURE?A MAN WAS STRUGGLING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM 80 METRES FROM THE SHORE.WHAT WAS THE SAFETY MEASURES?PRAISING THE LEADERSHIP OF THE NAVY CASTRO?ARE YOU INSANE?HE LET THAT MAN DROWN
Thank you for updates and sharing. Appreciate the day In reviews
Dave we support you and the team from afar. You are showing incredible leadership, poise, calm, and level headedness. A true leader in a storm. Only real ones know how hard you guys are working and had to make such tough decisions. Proud of CFHQ, and all involved in the Games.
Agreed, the community needed the games to continue.
You are a good man Dave.
Praying for all involved. Dave, you are really showing how much you care for Lazar and his family and the community. I am heartbroken this happened.
@CrossFitGames Thank you for going forward with the games and so letting CrossFit competitors show heart for Lazar - lead the tribute for Lazar on behalf of the whole CrossFit community.🙏
Why is everyone praising him as a leader like seriously. This is handled poorly in so many ways. The tribute was terrible and those games are doomed
Did you see Luka’s post on his stories? Hiller posted it on his page as well. Luka wrote “ you loved a sport that didn’t love you back” 💔
That moment of silence was not long enough. Whoever was running that needs to understand when someone passes away it should have been longer. (Lazer pronounced similarly to Lazarus from the Bible Dukic pronounced Jukitch)
It honestly doesn’t matter what CF does to navigate this whole thing, people are going to have complaints and some are going to think they are handling it best they can. Many of them are hurting too and they are walking a delicate path with the family in mind.
It was plenty long enough. Were you at the games? They had so many moments throughout the entire weekend that focused on him. It was never glossed over. They prayed over his family and the community one morning before the events began. Another moment of silence. A beautiful tribute at the end that was at *least* 5-10 minutes of silence where each athlete laid down a rose. They interviewed the athletes who won and almost always led with how difficult the weekend has been. Lazar wasn't forgotten nor ignored. He was honored the *entire weekend*. Wondering if you weren't there.
Appreciate the raw transparency in this posts. I am also thankful for the positive comments here…. More positivity is needed right now!
This is the ultimate con man. Don't be fooled by this. A gross lack of basic water saftey led to the loss of a life that could have been saved. I am shocked that no one is speaking more about this. It could have happend to any of those competitors. All this man is interested in is keeping the sponsors happy and the dollar coming in. Wake up
He should resign immediately. Shameful
Thank you for pushing on in every sense. For considering all points of views. The true fans know it’s not just black or white but you did your due diligence. I personally did not know Lazar but social media makes it easy to connect to our fav people. I can’t stop thinking about Lazar and what happened to him but, I found my self needing to hear from the pillars of the community bc it was silent, then you guys announced Friday, I couldn’t wait to see everyone. I cried when I saw Tia and everyone who showed up. I know there’s a flood of emotions throughout the athletes but also giving them a platform to express themselves and find a way to cope is beyond words. Sorry for all the hurtful words people are saying. Thank you for all what you do and you’re doing to continue the show and pushing forward. Thank you Dave.
By the end of "The Games" when emotions are more settled, we will all see that it was the right decision to continue......
That decision was made by Berkshire. Athletes "having a say" was a crisis management lie.
This is heartbreaking 💔
R.I.P. Lazar Đukić 💔
Dave, you are displaying great leadership in a no-win situation.
Thanks Dave for sharing. This whole situation is horrible but you are leading in this crisis so well. Praying for you
Thanks Dave. You are doing great. Isiah 41:10
Great leadership Dave. You've been happy to take criticism before, but now you're putting yourself out there knowing you'll take all sorts of shots from those that are angry and upset
Thanks Dave for your leadership
No matter how you look at it some safety protocols were not up to standards. If that was my son or daughter I would want answers.
Answers will come with the investigation and autopsy. We don’t even know if he was struggling because he was tired or if he had another medical issue going on. I’m sure more safety precautions will be put into place in the future regardless, but we don’t truly know exactly what was going on with him for this to happen.
@@dhall75608 regardless of the autopsy why did it take so long to retrieve him people want to know and why go unnoticed literally so close to the finish line. If they release that footage you literally hear Sean Woodland mentioning DUKIC name which i personally heard and saw when Tia came out of the water but corrected himself because a different athlete came out the water in front of him during the live broadcast. Someone drop the ball. It always takes a tragedy to make improvements. That makes my blood boil when I literally saw a man drown live on my phone and NO ONE on the safety team noticed him.
@@dhall75608 Regardless of the autopsy why did it take so long to retrieve him people want to know and why go unnoticed literally so close to the finish line. If they release that footage you literally hear one of the commentators mentioning DUKIC name which i personally heard and saw when Tia came out of the water but corrected himself because a different athlete came out the water in front of him during the live broadcast. Someone drop the ball. It always takes a tragedy to make improvements. That makes my blood boil when I literally saw a man drown live on my phone and NO ONE in the Crossfit safety team noticed him, NO ONE. Just because you hold a gofundme page makes it all better. His life was priceless. Pushing the envelope of fitness is one thing but putting it in a position where you’re going to the unknown when countless of research from other specialists has the results why its done in a particular format is ignored is another and cut cost for the sake profit is uncalled for. When this goes court those 2 people on paddle boards within 10 meters away from him will be asked the validity of their experience as lifeguards.
@@dhall75608 we dont even know because he is gone. Whether he was tired or had another issue, that's what you have lifeguards for.
Thank you Dave for the update. God bless lazar family I’ll be praying for them 🙏🏾 and RIP lazar dukic
Thank you for coming on and sharing with us. I know this is incredibly hard for you and cannot imagine what you are going through...please know you are supported. Of course, Lazar's family has been and will continue to be in my prayers. God Bless!❤
Your doing great handling this as well as you are. what a horrible situation. One thought though:
Are the tests still complete enough to truly crown the fittest?
These changes you are making such as taking out 45 ring muscle ups & also 10 Rope climb is likely majorly impacting the outcome. Making it less beneficial for lighter/gymnastics-orientated/pulling preferred athletes. For example Ricky Garard would have placed much better in that midline workout had there been the original amount of Rope Climbs. He also would have done well in the Ring Muscle up workout. I hope you try and include another workout or do something to make up for the tests that are now impacted / missing so you get a true test that is balanced.
Finding realistic solutions, coping & connecting, and forward movement was best plan of action. That's what Lazar would want😢. Stay strong Dave!
Dave, thank you for leadership. Leaders have to make hard calls. I truly believe moving forward was the right move.
I’ve been praying for you and for everyone there as well as Lazar’s family and I’ll continue.
I think you're doing great with a sad situation. As a fan, I would like to see the open lane for Lazar at each event.
Thanks for coming on and hang in there Dave
As a fan from Europe, I feel the crowd is moving on too quickly. Too noisy. Yesterday was so heavy. But I think it’s „symbolic”
for the US guys while for us who knew Lazar better it’s just heartbreaking. Maybe I’m wrong. In any case, the tribute was shit. I hope you will come up with sth better for a closing ceremony.
They did, didn't they?
Criminal negligence - athlete should never have died. Show some accountability
And also- completely emotional stunted - asking the family if the games can go on just hours after they lost their son? No words.
No insight. Incredible
Where is the apology Dave? Where is the acknowledgment that this is plain negligence on your part?
This cannot just be swept under the rug and everyone just gets on with their lives.
I’m sure as heck that won’t be the case for Lazars family…
This is not a freak accident… this is a man gasping for air in front of a HUGE audience (including lifeguards) and then “disappearing”.
I feel like sick imagining it was my daughter in that position, having to watch her on livestream go under without anyone noticing or helping.
Thoughts and prayers to Lazars family
I scrolled these comments for SOMEONE who wasn't just praising this "leadership". This was a complete, shocking level of negligence.
and they were noticing, people that were watching told them and they ignored them. My gosh, I can't imagine being in Lazar's shoes. Death by drowning is the worst.
@@alejandragosfineart4657 he probably went under thinking “someone will pull me up now”
But no…. Sheer negligence
My God the virtue signaling out there! These same people will forget about Lazar within 24 hours of returning home. 15,000+ fans and 80% of the athletes have decided that they will celebrate Lazar in their own way by doing what Lazar loved to do…..show some respect for those who have decided to COMPETE with the blessing of the Dukic family. Get over yourselves.
Thank you, Dave. You are a class act. 100% integrity
Cutting athletes feels cruel - when you consider what it must be taking to stand on that floor in the first place
This should be a criminal investigation
Thank you Dave! ❤
I don't think the competition should continue. Someone died. That is madness.
I think this comment section is heavily moderated. Def deleting negative comments!
@@surfnyolly I thought this too. These videos feel gross to me. It feels like all he is saying is "look what I did and all the changes I made... isnt it great?" No its not he should have stayed off this platform.
Thank you Dave… hope you are doing ok ❤
Of all your moments of great leadership, this has been your greatest. Thank you.
Keep up the good work Dave. Thanks for your continued openness and honesty. Stay strong.
Thanks Dave. I can say for myself I was torn on Thursday of what should happen.. throughout the day hearing other people’s opinions changed mine. If you just ended the games on Thursday this would have been a terrible weekend with the most tragic event. Although still a tragic event, I think now we can have some great memories attached to this weekend. I’m having a great time and I’m thankful for the decision to move forward.
LAZARS Family will own CF. As they say a day of reckoning will come for CF and D. Castro in court. Hope ur safety protocol for the games was what u hoped for. But not really rt DC.
Dave u and ur staff are doing great with all the adjustments!! Thank you 💪🏽
If Farrington Field is used in the future Both Gates to allow us to get in should be utilized. We stood in line for over an hour and missed the Team event. The concern of them take water from us that we bought onsite and searching bags was one reason entry was so slow. At one point they just opened another gate and let us walk on in. I understand their protocols maybe next year there can be some kind of agreement. I was actually made to throw my snacks away that I bought from Dickies when I entered Vendor Village.
Tough decisions had to be made but it’s good to see your leadership. Thank you for getting out in front of this. Sometimes the best option is to just put your head down and do some work.
Keep going strong Dave!
Sounds like ppl that would never had won brought up splitting the money with all the athletes. Don’t take advantage of the situation
Did you see Andrews Lazar Tribute? Give this man a media pass
A media pass for what? Didn't he cancel his flight and stay home? He could have showed up and been with the community but didn't
@@tmo9466 that tribute video that he made in hours would’ve taken CrossFit media 3 months to make. cOmMuNItY for what?
Also, as someone who can't be there in person, I'm glad you guys chose to continue. No shade to anyone who felt like they shouldn't or couldn't be on the floor but it's been heart warming and helpful to me.
Love you Dave 🙌🏻
Thank you, Dave, for coming on so late and giving an update. You are leading us through a difficult time. I appreciate your strength and guidance.
Relistened to your interview with Lazar, powerful stuff.
This is all well and good and appreciated. But assuming what we've heard about the lifeguards' response is true, assuming what we've heard about the athletes raising concerns about the open water swim is true, there is a deeper cultural issue to address. I'm all about pushing athletes to ridiculous limits, but take your pick of extreme sport: to a T they meet increased risk with increased safety protocols. Red Bull Cliff Diving, for example, has multiple spotters in the water for a single diver. F1 crashes are ironically some of the safest you could hope to be in. The spectacle need not suffer to take care of your athletes.
Anyhoo, I hope this is the sort of thing you're all looking at internally. If this death was over determined by having improper procedures in place, based on this video, I'm hopeful you will honor Lazar by honestly fixing that moving forward.
Death makes us sad, that is it. What a great tribute it is to fight through the sadness and do what Lazar also loved.
One of my first thoughts Thursday was if Dave would continue doing his nightly reviews, and I had no doubt that he would.
Will Luka get a by to compete next year in the CFG?
Dave is so important for the games and the community. Crossfit hasn’t been enjoyable for almost a decade at this point and I’m not sure it will ever be the way it was in “the good old days”, but holding on to guys who care like him is imprtant. this weekend is a tough one
You have done an amazing job. You should feel proud the way the games were changed on a dime successfully with what happened. Well Well done.
Proud? You have lost your moral compass.
What a joke. Typical CF not taking the athletes into consideration. Where was the safety? You are responsible Dave. He should never have died.
He may have had a heart attack, but question remains why did it take so long to recover. Safety protocols were not up to elite standards. Hes a Seal and should know this.
Appreciate your professionalism and transparency Dave. Not a better man to be in your position.
You guys have time, please end-off with something fitting in memory of Lazar. A decent slideshow, condolence book and WOD named after him, written in consultation with his brother
keep your head up Dave , SOLID DAY
15,000 people in line trying to get through 2 metal detectors.
We never waited more than 2 minutes. Maximum.
I was at the football field. That was a lot of fun. Succeed event.
You are the leader CrossFit needs at these times and going forward
Dave, you are doing incredible with what you’ve been given. You can’t and will never make everyone happy and you should never strive for that as it just disappoints. People are forgetting there are thousands of people who rely on this to be able to pay their bills. CF isn’t the NFL or other very rich sports and you have to do what is right for those who put all they have to be here this weekend. Thank you for being so transparent during this very difficult situation. 💙💙
You screwed up... you should have ,out of respect, given all at least 24 hrs to mourn ,get thru the initial shock of what happened,,but money IS more important..tv contracts etc..are more important
Thank you Dave for explaining your thoughts and insights. I’m so sorry about everything that happened this weekend. It has to have been a really tough one for you as well as the athletes. Thank you for your love and passion for the sport.
You know that through your negligence a person died and you just stand there talking like nothing about that is on you