Reese Littlewood - winner of the 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games - has joined Team INOV8.
The 19-year-old, from Pennsylvania in the United States, recently finished top-100 worldwide in the Open alongside fellow INOV8 athletes Tayla Howe and Keira McManus.
In 2024, Reese took the win in the Teenage CrossFit Games in Michigan, finishing first in the 16-17 division. Keira also saw success at the event, claiming victory in the 14-16 division.
We sat down with Reese to find out more about her journey so far, along with her plans for the year ahead.
Welcome to INOV8, Reese! How does it feel to join Team INOV8?
Thank you - it feels great!
I love the INOV8 shoes, and I am super excited to be joining the team for 2026.
How did you first get into training?
I’ve been in the sport for just over five years now.
My mom and I started training at home during the pandemic as a way to stay fit when I couldn’t train gymnastics, and then we joined a gym shortly after.
I quickly fell in love with it and decided to leave gymnastics to fully focus on my training.
What are your strengths on the competition floor?
I love all things gymnastics, burpees, and some overhead movements too.
Which competitions are you eyeing up for the 2026 season?
The next things on my schedule for 2026 are the Open Quarterfinals, the Mayhem Classic in April, the French Throwdown in May and then the Online Semifinals for the CrossFit Games.
How did you find the Open this year?
I had so much fun with this year’s Open!
It didn’t have a massive influence on the rest of my season, so I tried to just enjoy all the workouts and give them all one good effort.
I’m proud of my mentality throughout and choosing to focus on my own performance instead of looking at the leaderboard too much and focusing on my position.
What are your go-to INOV8 products?
I love the cross-training shoes, like the F-LITE MAX, as well as the runners like the ROADFLY MAX for cardio work.
Andy Rowbotham, Training Category Manager at INOV8, added: "We're so excited for Reese to join Team INOV8. She's committed to her sport and a natural fit for our brand.
"Following on from the signing of Keira McManus, the introduction of Reese to the team further demonstrates our desire to support young athletes with bright futures.
"We can't wait to see Reese compete at Mayhem and the French Throwdown over the next few months."
