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    ‘BOUNCING BACK IS WHAT MAKES A CHAMPION’

    Jan 28, 2022 6 minutes

    If you’ve ever revelled in a tough workout, you’ll be able to relate to this month’s cover model, Sara Sigmundsdóttir. The CrossFit champion is known for her ability to push through pain, and with a thrice-daily workout schedule plus her own clothing collection for activewear brand WIT (wit-fitness.com) to boot, it’s clear Sara’s not afraid to put in the hours. Aged just 29, the Iceland-born weightlifter is a two-time CrossFit Games medallist, a three-time CrossFit regional champion, and a women’s strength icon to her 1.8 million-plus Instagram followers. After suffering a devastating ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] tear that saw her miss the 2021 CrossFit Games, Sara is back and more determined than ever. We caught up with her to talk about building a winning mindset, working hard in the gym and breaking the barriers surrounding being a girl with muscles. Get ready to be inspired…

    How did you get into CrossFit?

    ‘I found CrossFit by accident. In Iceland, we have a four-competition series –

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