Even with the defending Fittest Woman on Earth in a different region, the Meridian Regional is stacked with some serious talent. Will Sara Sigmundsdottir repeat as Regional Champion or will a new lady take the crown?

Sam Briggs

The former fire fighter, and 2013 CrossFit Games Champion, is one of the classics in the sport. Need we say more?

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Sara Sigmundsdottir

Currently the third fittest woman on earth, Sigmundsdottir's performance made sure everyone knew the name after her first appearance in Carson.

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Annie Thorisdottir

A consistent favorite, and for good reason. 6x CrossFit Games competitor, 2x CrossFit Games Champion (she continues to remain the only woman to do so twice), 4x Europe Regionals Champion, and 2x CrossFit Open Champion.

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Kristin Holte

Holte will be chasing her third trip to the Games this year. She placed 16th in 2014, and 17th in 2015. She placed third and fourth at her Regionals respectively.

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Thurider Erla Helgadottir

The 24-year-old was referred to as “the small girl that’s freakishly strong” by one of her teammates, and that was back in 2014. Thuri managed to finish 28th at the Games last year as an individual, and 10th in the European Region of this year’s Open.

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Carmen Bosmans

The 27-year-old missed qualifying for the Games by one place last year. Will this be her year?

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By Leah Kay