CrossFit's Memorial Day Tradition Brings Athletes of all Levels Together to Honor Veterans, Active Military, and First Responders
LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â Every Memorial Day since 2005, thousands of CrossFit athletes around the U.S. come together for one shared purpose: to complete Murph in honor of those who sacrificed their lives in service.
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