Question

Jeffrey Adler and Laura Horvath withdrew from an event held by this community after a decision by Don Faul. Members of this community used an image of a bloody clown connected to a dialysis machine named “Uncle Rhabdo.” (15[1])This community’s first leader (15[1])stepped down in 2020 after a testy exchange with Hannah (15[1])Wydeven about the death of George Floyd. Members of this community mourned the August 2024 death of Serbian (*) Lazar Dukic while he was swimming in Texas’ Marine Creek Lake. This community, which was founded by Lauren Jenai and Greg Glassman, prepares its members for the “unknown” (10[1])and “unknowable” through WODs. Members of this community compete in “Thick ‘n Quick,” (10[1])“Murph,” and other workouts during (-5[1])its annual “Games.” For 10 points, name this community whose members practice a namesake high-intensity fitness regimen. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: CrossFit [prompt on the fitness community or equivalents]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Andrew UllspergerMusic to Help You Stop SmokingBHSU Rebirth3715
Stephen HeritageNotre DameNortheast by Northwestern4115
Dan Nihawk two ofThat Feeling When Knee Surgery Is in Five Days5115
Henry CafaroThe Love Song of J Alfred PrufRock and Roll All Nite (and Party Every Day)Who is the Colleen Hoover of the Zulus?9710
Charles HangWashUBHSU ReFantazio11010
Yashwanth BajjiClown SquadClown Senpais115-5
Subhamitra Banerjee RoychoudhuryClown SenpaisClown Squad13310

Summary

2024 ARGOS @ Stanford02/22/2025Y3100%0%0%126.67
2024 ARGOS Online03/22/2025Y3100%33%0%95.00
2024 ARGOS @ Brandeis03/22/2025Y3100%0%33%122.67
2024 ARGOS @ McMaster11/17/2024Y5100%20%0%101.20
2024 ARGOS @ Columbia11/23/2024Y3100%0%0%110.33
2024 ARGOS @ Chicago11/23/2024Y6100%50%17%78.17
2024 ARGOS @ Christ's College12/14/2024Y3100%33%0%97.00