Manila Throwdown celebrates its seventh year
From May 5 to 6, CrossFit enthusiasts, spectators, and athletes will gather to watch and compete in the most awaited competition of the year, Manila Throwdown 2018 Individual Edition, at the Circuit Makati in Makati City.
Manila Throwdown is a sport event that tests the overall fitness abilities of qualified participants who are set to compete against provincial as well as foreign athletes from neighboring Asian countries.
This year marks the 7th Manila Throwdown, which will feature new divisions to include a wider mix of athletes. The Teens division is open to ages 15 to 17 years old. The Masters division have now been expanded to two sub- categories, 35-39 years old and 40+, allowing athletes to compete in a more
level playing field. The RX division remains for the elite level athlete, while the Scaled division for the up and coming athletes.
Athletes from the Philippines, Asia, and other countries who are interested to compete are invited to join the online qualifiers. They may register at leapapp.org/register and submit their scores until March 12. From the five intense Online Qualifier Workouts, finalists will be determined and announced on March 26.
“This year’s Manila Throwdown Individual Edition Finals will be much more than the previous ones. We are going bigger and better!” said Event Manager, Tella Gutierrez.

The event is expected to bring 200 qualified athletes and convene around 1,500 spectators from the Philippines and its neighboring countries. Aside from the competition, it will also feature local bands, and a vendor village that will showcase brands in the fitness industry. There will also be food booths for everyone to enjoy.
“The CrossFit community keeps growing and growing each year, producing better and more well-rounded athletes,” said Kristella Gutierrez, event manager for MTD.
“And the Manila Throwdown is a fitness tournament where they get to compete with other athletes, here and abroad. They have fun winning, competing and they also get to reassess their skills. Overall, it’s a community gathering where they see their coach, family and friends compete and cheer for one another. It’s a culmination of year-long training and a celebration of the community’s drive to create better and healthier members.” Gutierrez added.
The public is invited to watch and support their favorite athletes hailing from the different regions of the Philippines, other Asian countries and abroad. Non-CrossFit members are also welcome to enjoy and learn more about CrossFit. Guests will have the opportunity to attend the event, meet other CrossFit enthusiasts, win prizes, shop, eat and many more. Participating athletes will get to enjoy products, prizes, loot bags, and giveaways provided by participating sponsors.
This year, Manila Throwdown 2018 Individual Edition is presented by ESPN 5 and is co-presented by Nagaraya, GoWell, and Reebok.
For further information about Manila Throwdown, you may visit our Facebook at Manila Throwdown and Instagram @manilathrowdown.
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