Time & Location
May 27, 2019, 12:00 PM
CrossFit Anthology, 3821 South University Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA
FAQ & Event Details
Join us on Monday, May 27th at 12:00 pm as we face the challenge of "MURPH" together along with CrossFit boxes across the nation.
The workout is completed in memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, NY, who was killed in Afghanistan June 28, 2005. A United States Navy SEAL officer, Murphy was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. His other posthumous awards include the Silver Star Medal (which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor) and the Purple Heart.
The "Murph" Hero WOD was originally posted on the CrossFit Main Site as the workout of the day for Thursday August 18, 2005 (050818), where the post said "This workout was one of Mike's favorites and he'd named it 'Body Armor.' From here on it will be referred to as 'Murph' in honor of…