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Haarlem's Friso (17) is the fittest teenager in the world

Seventeen-year-old Haarlem native Friso van Saase has been crowned the fittest teenager in the world after winning the CrossFit Games in America. Balancing rigorous training with his physiotherapy studies, he now aims to eventually break records and win six world championship titles in the adult division.

Seventeen-year-old Friso van Saase from Haarlem has achieved global recognition by winning the CrossFit Games title for his age group in the United States. His training regimen is exceptionally demanding, requiring him to exercise for at least three hours, six days a week, while consuming five thousand calories daily and balancing his physiotherapy studies. Despite past physical setbacks involving severe knee pain during his childhood, he discovered CrossFit and rapidly ascended to the top of the sport. His current ambition is to surpass the achievements of CrossFit legend Mat Fraser by becoming a six-time world champion in the adult division. His coach, Freek, highlights Friso's intense work ethic and competitive drive, noting that he consistently pushes himself to the limit regardless of supervision. With this focused dedication, his support team remains optimistic about his future potential to leave a significant mark on the competitive fitness landscape.

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