Mal O'Brien returns to the gym after two years away

Mal O'Brien, one of the most followed names in the CrossFit world, has announced on social media that she has been training actively again in recent months. After a break of two years, she describes the return as quite a journey.

A week ago, analyst Taylor Self had already hinted that he had heard O'Brien would be returning to the competitive scene. She has now confirmed that herself with a personal message about resuming her training.

Whether she will actually compete in the upcoming CrossFit Open has not been officially confirmed. Her return to the gym is fueling speculation considerably.