Dubai CrossFit Championship: Patrick Vellner having his cake and eating it too
- One of the sport’s most liked and respected figures is once again showcasing his talents
In typical Patrick Vellner fashion, the Canadian star finished off day three of the Dubai CrossFit Championship with a piece of birthday cake from a young fan.
It’s this lovable demeanour that has made the 29-year-old a fan favourite for years within the sport, but as many know, underneath his calm, approachable exterior is a highly educated, skilled and thoughtful athlete who currently sits in fourth with one day to go.
Vellner, who has recently moved to Nanaimo on the West Coast of Canada after finishing school out east, will get set to start up his chiropractic practice come January. He described his Dubai CrossFit Championship so far as having finally broken from single modality events (swimming, biking, running, clean and jerk) to more varied workouts that test the depth and breadth of athletes.
After an eighth, 12th, fifth and seventh through four workouts in the first two days, Vellner broke free — in typical Vellner fashion.
“I seem to have a habit of taking a bit too long to get my gears turning in competitions,” said the veteran, who has made his way onto the podium three times at the CrossFit Games.
