David Shorunke
David found CrossFit in 2014 whilst studying for his Sports, Coaching and Exercise Science degree and has been competing in the sport of fitness since then.
He currently resides in Karlstad, Sweden where he works as Head coach at Karlstad. His position there is as a coach/programmer, he also has experience working with first time CrossFit athletes to those aspiring to the CrossFit Games.
David has himself competed at Regionals twice, he took 6th Place at the CF Games in 2016 with Team Nordic OPEX, along with multiple International competition podiums. In 2020, he finished second at Strength in Depth behind Matt Fraser and in doing so qualified himself for the CrossFit Games as an individual.
His passion is to fulfil his own physical potential and guide athletes of all levels to do the same.
Drawing on his experience of competing at all levels of the sport, David believes that three things are key to success in the sport:
Well targeted and deliberate training.
A focus on safe and efficient movement
A commitment to the long term development of the athlete, with emphasis on finding enjoyment in the journey.