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CrossFit: The fitness phenomenon that changed the industry
In 2000, an American personal trainer invented CrossFit.
They now have gyms around the world and hold an annual international competition.
Rachel Naylor speaks to two-time world champion Annie Thorisdottir, from Iceland.
(Photo: Annie Thorisdottir. Credit: CrossFit LLC)
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