Ricky Garard was an underdog & name unknown heading into the 2017 Crossfit games, but by the weeks end, he was on the podium.

The Aussies fast rise from a narrow miss to qualify in 2016 to the title of 3rd fittest man on earth in 2017 broke the sport open & had his competitors scratching their heads. Though it was no surprise to Ricky, having walked away from a potential career in the NRL (rugby leagues top grade) to pursue his dream of being crowned as Crossfit's top dog.

Basking in the fruits of his labor, Ricky was away on a work trip when he received a message he never seen coming & with that message his world was turned upside down. Rick returned a positive drug test in the week following competition & was slapped with a 4 year ban, his dream was not only crushed, it seemed over.

He tested positive for SARMS. A supplement purchased over the counter at a regular supplement store & readily available to the general public who walk in to store looking to enhance their recovery. Ultimately a lack of education on banned substances is what landed Ricky in the hot seat & he was forced to pay the ultimate price.

Cast forward to the present day, a long 5 years later & the redemption story of Ricky Garard has gained incredible momentum. It's a story of great sacrifice, owning your wrongs & working for what he only knows is right... the title of fittest man on earth in 2023.

Ricky Garard's story is unique yet very relatable. We all know the pain of losing something you love or having a dream taken away from you. Though only a few know what it feels like to sacrifice everything else to actualise that dream all over again. It's nothing short of inspirational.

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