Roman Khrennikov is one of the best athletes in CrossFit. Two podiums at the Games, a World Fitness Project (WFP) Tour Stop win in Mesa, and a standard of consistency most competitors can't touch.
Roman Khrennikov has stood on the CrossFit Games podium twice. And fresh off his win at the second Tour Stop in Mesa, 2026 is shaping up to be his year.
His edge isn't one big moment — it's consistency. No bad days. In a field where one blown workout costs you 44 points and a podium spot, that's everything.
We just signed him. The first thing we talked about was hydration.
His protocol is straightforward. Before training, he keeps it light. During sessions, small sips between sets - consistent intake, no chugging, no drama.
After training is where the real work happens. That's when he loads up, especially after cardio-heavy or high-volume days when sweat losses have compounded.
His rule: don't wait until you feel terrible. That feeling means you're already behind.
His go-to: Mortal Hydration.
Margarita is the favorite, but he rotates flavors every session; he says the variety keeps it from getting old. Six flavors make that easy.
What actually sold him on Mortal? The sodium system.
Regular flavors deliver 450mg for standard training days. Salty flavors hit 900mg for the sessions where you're pushing hard and losing more. Two levels, one product — you pick based on what the workout demands.
"I use a different flavor each time. That's what I like about Mortal, there's always something different to reach for."
Roman is also exploring endurance fueling: gels, bars, race-day strategies. CrossFit events are getting longer, and the athletes who solve fueling will have an edge. We're going to help him get there.
Welcome to The Feed, Roman.
