Annie Thorisdottir-or Iceland Annie, as she's often called-is a two-time CrossFit Games champion (2011-2012) and twelve-time CrossFit Games veteran. Of those appearances, she's stood on the podium six times-she took second in 2010 and 2014, third in 2017 and 2021, less than a year after giving birth. With the exception of 2015, when she was forced to withdraw due to heat stroke, she has never finished below the top 13. First recognized at the 2009 CrossFit Games, when she famously performed her first muscle-up mid-competition, Annie competes with a smile and has been celebrated throughout her career for her positive, never-say-die attitude. She lives in Reykjavik, Iceland with her partner Frederik Ægideus and their two children, Freyja and Atlas.
Christine Bald is a Boston-based author and journalist whose work blends sharp storytelling, deep research, and emotional insight. She has coauthored bestselling memoirs including Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, and Resilient, and her writing has appeared in some of CrossFit's most iconic moments through her behind-the-scenes coverage of the CrossFit Games. Iceland Annie is her fourth book.
