Brent Fikowski

The fittest Canadian on the planet, CrossFit athlete and accountant by profession.

Brent Fikowski is not only one of the most consistent athletes in the history of competitive CrossFit; he is also one of the most meticulous, intelligent and strategic. Nicknamed "The Professor" for his analytical approach, his ability to dissect events and compete efficiently has made him a unique figure within the sport. With a career spanning more than a decade, Fikowski has proven that the combination of mind and body can lead to the world's fitness elite.

Below, we share with you his year-by-year career, his achievements in competitions, his relationships with brands and a glimpse into his personal life outside the competition track.

Biography of "professor" Fikowski 

Brent is known to be a guy with a lot of humor. Proof of this is that he likes to be called doctor in reference to his university studies.

2025

Announcement of retirement from competitive CrossFit

In January 2025, Brent Fikowski officially announced its withdrawal from the elite individual circuit of CrossFit. He confirmed that he would not participate in the Open or other events such as TYR. Wodapalooza 2025, despite previous speculation, his decision was carefully considered. He communicated his retirement with serenity and gratitude, closing an exemplary career at the top of the sport.

Brent made it clear that he was not leaving the community, but rather beginning a new phase as a mentor, technical content creator and advocate for CrossFit professional development.

"I'm retiring.
After 12 years competing in the sport, the Rogue Invitational 2024 will be my last competition.

It has been a difficult decision knowing that I am in my best moment and still improving. But the excitement of facing new challenges far outweighs the sadness of saying goodbye to this chapter of my life. The level of focus I had while competing I can now devote to what makes my soul burn: improving the sport through PFAA to help the next generation have it even better than I did.

Don't expect me to give less than 100% next week at the Rogue Invitational - I plan to go out like a rocket. #terminateempty."

2024

Despite the announcement of his retirement, 2024 was probably the best year of his career, with podium finishes in both the CrossFit Games and ROGUE Invitational.

2nd place in the Rogue Invitational

Fikowski proved his expertise at the Rogue Invitational 2024, taking second place among a lineup of top athletes. Her precision in high-load tests and mental control were key to her podium finish.

3rd place in the CrossFit Games

Fikowski was leading going into the last event but a 20th place finish in the last event dropped him to third. His face when he heard he was in third place was a poem, even Vellner made a surprised face.

With a solid performance, it finished in 3rd place in the Games 2024ratifying his validity in his last official participation in the most prestigious competition of the sport. It was his sixth time in the Top 10, a testament to his longevity and consistency.

2nd in the North America West Semifinal

It won one of the most hotly contested places in the north american semifinalqualifying for the CrossFit Games. He maintained his technical and strategic approach to stand out among a younger, explosive generation.

2023

4th place in the CrossFit Games

He was fourth, just 20 points behind Roman Khrennikov.If he had dropped out due to injury, Fikowski would have been on the podium in third place.
At 33 years of age, he competed with a mixture of experience and calmness that placed him among the top ten in the world once again. The new format of faster cuts and events did not entirely favor himbut Fikowski adapted with intelligence and strategy.

ROGUE invitational 2023

4th in ROGUE Invitational with a prize of $39,000.

2022

Podium at the Dubai Fitness Championship

He finished the year on the podium at the Dubai Fitness Championshipone of the most demanding off-season competitions.

He led going into the last event, but a non-rep in the last event made both Moritz Fiebig, and Fabian BeneitoThe company was overtaken and dropped to third place.

4th place in the CrossFit Games

He remained at the gates of the podium in fourth position, in a edition dominated by combined events and technical trials. His methodical approach and consistency were once again his calling card.

2021

3rd place in the CrossFit Games

After seasons of ups and downs, he returned to the podium in 2021 with a third place finish in the Games.

We know that Fikowski suffers in online competitions and proof of this is a first bad day in the Atlas Games Semifinal that he would later recover to place in the 5th and last position that gave invitation to the CrossFit Games 2021.

Joins the Spanish brand VELITES for the launch of the Earth 2.0 in the United States.

2020

Role in the PFAA

In 2020, Brent Fikowski co-founded the Professional Fitness Athletes' Association (PFAA)an independent organization that seeks to represent the interests of the CrossFit athletes in aspects such as safety in competition, transparency in regulations and fairness in prizes.

Since then, he has been one of its most active spokespersons, participating in meetings with organizers and publicly sharing proposals to improve the structure of the sport. His role in the PFAA reflects his commitment to the professionalization of CrossFit.

Season affected by the pandemic

The 2020 season was highly disrupted by COVID-19. Athlete cuts, online format and training limitations affected many competitors. Fikowski did not qualify for the final Top 5, but remained active, sharing training and tactical analysis with the community.

2019

1st in the Dubai CrossFit Championship

Win the Dubai CrossFit Championship proving that he is still one of the best athletes in the world.

23rd place in the CrossFit Games

It was one of his most frustrating seasons. The new cut format implemented by CrossFit Games eliminated athletes progressively during the event. Fikowski was eliminated before he could make up positions, despite being uninjured.

This edition was widely criticized in general, and to Dave Castro as the face known more particularly. It served as an apprenticeship for the redesign of later years.

2018

4th place in the CrossFit Games

Brent again brushed the podium in 2018 with a 4th place finish, excelling without needing to win events. He was the top qualifier with no individual wins, which reinforced his reputation as a the most consistent athlete in the field.

2017

World runner-up - 2nd place in the CrossFit Games

One of his most brilliant years. Fikowski was second in the CrossFit Gamesachieving his best result. His surgical approach to attacking each event made him a world reference and earned him the nickname "The Professor".

2016

4th place in the CrossFit Games

Debuted as rookie and shocked the world. Few expected such a tall, methodical athlete to be able to compete against more explosive profiles, but Brent proved that intelligence and preparation could match any physical advantage.

2013 – 2015

Regional and consolidation as a contender

During these years, Fikowski competed in regional Canada West and Pacific. He was known as "the best athlete to never go to the Games" until he finally made it in 2016. In that time, he moved to Australia, honed his preparation, and built his signature technical approach.

Start-up and training

Brent Fikowski was born in 1989 in Canadaand found CrossFit while studying accounting. For years he combined his professional work with the sport, until moving to Australia and committing to 100% with his career as an athlete.

His academic training had a profound influence on his style: he analyzes tests, optimizes breaks, studies regulations and prepares with mathematical precision.

Personal life and lifestyle

Lives in Canada with his Australian wife Claire Louise Fikowskiwho he met while they were both studying at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus. They have been together since before Brent reached the CrossFit elite, and she has been a constant support throughout his career.

Fikowski has always prioritized physical-mental balance. In his networks, he shows both workouts and reflections, and has been open about competitive stress. Today, he works as a mentor to young athletes, lecturer and technical sports analyst.

Brent's documentary on Youtube

If you want to get to know Brent's more personal side, and you know English, I recommend you watch these documentaries that show his day to day life. Plus you'll see what it took for him to make it to Regionals this year 2018.

Sponsorships and influence

Brent has been endorsed by brands such as:

• Reebok
• Zevia
• TYR
• Velites (Spanish brand of CrossFit equipment)

He is considered one of the most professional faces in CrossFit, respected by athletes and brands alike for his credibility, ethics and clarity of communication.

Legacy

Brent Fikowski helped shape a new generation of more strategic athleteswho value both pacing and strength. He represented the tall athletes, the methodical ones, the ones who think before they launch. His legacy is more than a podium: it is a model of longevity, self-awareness and professionalism within CrossFit.