[4] The qualification process for the 2022 CrossFit Games was similar to the one used in 2021, starting with the Open, followed by the quarterfinals, the semifinals, and a last-chance qualifier.

[6][7] This season Justin Bergh became the general manager of sport and Adrian Bozman the director of competition, taking over from Dave Castro, who had been responsible for the Games since its inception.

Khrennikov and Garard was placed 2nd and 3rd respectively, with 2021 winner Justin Medeiros taking the crown for the second time in a tightly fought contest.

[12] On the women's side, Tia-Clair Toomey prevailed over challenger Mal O'Brien who, at the age of 18, became the youngest-ever competitor to reach the podium.

[27] A new element, the Shuttle Run, was introduced this year for the individual quarterfinals,[28] but caused some controversy after many failed to be penalized for not performing the unfamiliar workout correctly.

[32] Ten Semifinals were scheduled to be held on six continents over four weeks starting May 20, 2022: four in North America (Syndicate Crown, Mid-Atlantic CF Challenge, Granite Games, Atlas Games), two in Europe (Lowland Throwdown, Strength in Depth), one each in South America (CF Copa Sur), Asia (Far East Throwdown), Africa (Fittest In Cape Town), and Oceania (Torian Pro).

The number of qualifiers stayed unchanged from 2021: 5 men and women from each North American and European semifinal, three from Oceania, two from Asia and South America, and one from Africa.

[41] 21-15-9-9-9 reps for time of: The dips with parallel bar traverses is another new element introduced this year.

[43] Athletes started at the North Park of Alliant Energy Center, and finished at the top of the steps of Wisconsin State Capitol.

Justin Medeiros came third (after time adjustment) and after this event, took over the lead from Ricky Garard who had led since the beginning.

Dani Speegle won the event for the women, while there was a tie for first place between Malheiros and Nick Matthew for the men.

Laura Horvath continued with her surge up the ranking with another win, while Jeffrey Adler won in the men's competition.

[51] For time: Lucy Campbell and Lazar Đukić were the respective female and male winners of the event.