The first 2021 live Open Announcement matchup will be: 21.1: Engine vs. Skill - Kristi Eramo O’Connell vs. Kari Pearce Get ready for an Open Workout 17.2 announcement rematch for 21.1! CrossFit Games veteran and former collegiate swimmer Kristi Eramo O’Connell is well-known for her endurance background in triathlon. She’ll compete head-to-head for the second time in an Open announcement against gymnastics ninja and 2020 Games third-place finisher Kari Pearce in the live announcement of Open Workout 21.1. Pearce bested Eramo O'Connell in 2017. Who will take 21.1? Watch all the action live on Games.CrossFit.com, the CrossFit Games YouTube channel, or CrossFit Games Facebook page starting at 5 p.m. PT Thursday, March 11.