Andy Devaney
The first-ever LT Games didn’t just raise the bar—it launched it sky-high. In a showcase of sheer grit, muscle, and mettle, the Ten Thousand Team stormed through Minneapolis’ Target Center with a clean sweep of the Men’s Podium.
Eleven-time CrossFit Games veteran Noah Ohlsen clinched 1st place and the $5,000 grand prize with a blistering time of 39:03.
Ohlsen’s victory didn’t come easy. Facing off against Elite 15 HYROX athlete Dylan Scott in Saturday’s final heat, the two powerhouses went head-to-head until the last station. Scott finished just behind in 40:22, while fellow Ten Thousand and HYROX athlete Jack Driscoll sealed the team’s dominance in 3rd with 40:46.
Hosted by Life Time and presented by Ten Thousand, the inaugural LT Games turned the Target Center into a hybrid fitness battlefield from October 25–26. Hundreds of competitors took on 17 punishing workout stations, each forced to make real-time choices on weight and rep schemes—a format that tested both strategy and stamina. The stakes? A piece of the event’s $20,000 cash purse.
For Ten Thousand, this event marked another milestone in its fast-growing partnership with Life Time. The brand, which became Life Time’s Official Apparel Sponsor in 2023, stepped up as presenting sponsor this year to support what’s being hailed as one of the most innovative new competitions in functional fitness.
“Ten Thousand is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for the first-ever LT Games,” said the brand in a statement. “This event is a natural extension of our mission to celebrate human performance and push the limits of what’s possible.”
From the sweat-drenched battle floor to the roaring crowd, the LT Games delivered a reminder that fitness isn’t just about strength—it’s about endurance, decision-making, and heart.
And if the first edition was any indication, this won’t be the last time we see Ten Thousand atop the podium.
