Iceland Annie
The Evolution of a CrossFit Games Legend
$44.55
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
In 2011, Annie Thorisdottir earned the title “Fittest Woman on Earth” after winning the CrossFit Games in only her third year as a competitor. In 2012, she did it again, becoming the first woman to ever win the Games twice, solidifying herself amongst the CrossFit greats.
Iceland Annie is the story of how she got there, and everything that happened after. From bursting onto the CrossFit scene at the 2009 Games and famously hitting her first-ever muscle-up mid-competition, to …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250284143 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250284147 |
| Author: | Annie Thorisdottir |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 578g |
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Critics Review
“This engaging memoir captures the emotional journey of a high-intensity CrossFit competitor plus the drama and camaraderie of international competition while shining a light on her all-important team. Readers will be inspired and drawn to this joyful, professional athlete, even if they don’t climb ropes, master overhead squats, or try handstand push-ups.” –Booklist
“An honest, substantive, insightful memoir about the pursuit of greatness–not just the wins, but the physical and mental battles that evolved Annie as both an athlete and a person. Her story is a powerful reminder that even the strongest among us are still human, and that’s exactly what makes this book so inspiring. Proud to have shared the floor (and a few laughs) with her along the way.” –Tia Clair Toomey, 8x CrossFit Games Champion
“Annie didn’t just win; she redefined what winning means. For three decades, she competed with power, with grace, and a heart big enough to lift everyone around her. This book is the Annie I know: fierce, generous, and living proof that the impossible is within reach.” –Katrin Davidsdottir, 2x Fittest Woman on Earth
“Annie’s true fitness isn’t just in what she can lift, it’s in how she adapts. She can take a lesson from anywhere, make it her own, and deliver when it counts. This book is Anníe at her core: resilient, curious, and relentless in finding a way through competition and life.” –Carl Paoli, Performance Coach & author of Free+Style
“This book is proof that greatness isn’t just what you achieve–it’s how you evolve. Annie’s story left me fired up, cracked open, and full of awe.” –Mat Fraser, 5x CrossFit Games Champion
Annie Thorisdottir
Annie Thorisdottir, often called “Iceland Annie,” is a two-time CrossFit Games champion (2011-2012) and a ten-time Games veteran. She has stood on the podium six times, including second-place finishes in 2010 and 2014, and third-place finishes in 2017 and 2021, less than a year after giving birth. A former gymnast, Thorisdottir owns CrossFit Reykjavik in Iceland.
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