Shahad Budebs is a four-time ‘Fittest in the UAE; CrossFitter who, at the time of recording, was preparing to take on the 2023 CrossFit Games semi-finals. This powerhouse athlete is shattering stereotypes and encouraging women to embrace strength because, ‘it’s good to be strong.’
From the UAE National football and athletics teams to a meteoric rise in CrossFit, Shahad’s journey is nothing short of phenomenal. In just five years, she’s soared from a global ranking of over 34,000 to the top spot in the UAE and a remarkable 257th worldwide.
In this episode, published on April 3rd, 2023, Shahad gives us the inside scoop on the dedication, support (from family to sponsors), and relentless drive it takes to climb the CrossFit ranks. Hear her passionate commitment to representing the UAE on the global stage and her take on common misconceptions women have about the sport.
Hosts Dawn and Afshan reminisce about their own CrossFit beginnings (cue the burpee flashbacks) in this engaging conversation.
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