23.03.2025 | Monza, Italy. The Italian Open 25 – Final-Rep Worlds Qualifier brought intense energy to IronFit Monza, with two days of thrilling competition in the heart of Italy’s streetlifting community. Organized by Streetlifting Italia (SLI) and sponsored by SBD,Spartaco, Zec+, and AIF, the event showcased the growth, passion, and world-class talent rising from Italy and beyond.
Event Overview
Set in the vibrant facility of IronFit Monza (via Mentana), the Italian Open welcomed 80 athletes and around 100 enthusiastic spectators. Running from Saturday 8:30 AM until Sunday evening 8:30 PM, the event delivered an action-packed weekend that proved to be even bigger and better than the previous Italian qualifiers. Despite early technical adjustments, the competition flowed with high energy, seamless organization, and a spirit of relentless determination. Across social media, especially Instagram, the event achieved stronger visibility compared to previous editions, reflecting the growing excitement around Final-Rep competitions in Italy.
Highlights and Athletic Performances
The Italian Open 25 was packed with unforgettable performances and inspiring battles for the top spots.
In the 94kg Male Category, Xavier Macias stole the show with a dominant performance, achieving an incredible RIS of 120,08:
- Muscle-Up: 41,25kg
- Pull-Up: 112,5kg
- Dip: 160kg
- Squat: 306,5kg
- Total: 620,25kg
He was followed by Daniel Lisek Lis, who secured second place with a strong RIS of 105,72:
- Muscle-Up: 32,5kg
- Pull-Up: 82,5kg
- Dip: 172,5kg
- Squat: 260kg
- Total: 547,5kg
In the 66kg Male Category, Alessio Ceragioli delivered a commanding performance, finishing first place with a RIS of 106,70:
- Muscle-Up: 30kg
- Pull-Up: 80kg
- Dip: 110kg
- Squat: 215kg
- Total: 435kg
The 52kg Female Category also delivered exceptional battles. Aurora Riccardi took the top spot with a RIS of 111,62 showing precision and strength throughout:
- Ring Muscle-Up: 12,5kg
- Pull-Up: 35kg
- Dip: 57,5kg
- Squat: 132,5kg
- Total: 237,5kg
Closely behind her was Selly Ortis, finishing second with an impressive RIS of 105,88:
- Ring Muscle-Up: 7,5kg
- Pull-Up: 30kg
- Dip: 51,25kg
- Squat: 130kg
- Total: 218,75kg
Beyond these standout performances, athletes across all categories showed massive improvements compared to previous events—making this qualifier one of the most competitive and exciting yet.
Organizational Insights
The event was spearheaded by Suriano and Hideki, supported by a team of around 15–20 volunteers, ensuring a professional setup, smooth transitions, and a strong community driven atmosphere.
Spectator feedback was overwhelmingly positive, both live at the venue and across social media. Compared to previous events, this edition saw a notable boost in visuals and engagement, solidifying Monza as a key hub for Italian streetlifting. Disqualifications occurred but were handled with professionalism to maintain Final-Rep
standards. Importantly, no major injuries were reported during the competition.
Community Response & Future Outlook
While the event was a huge success, a few points for future optimization were noted:
- Community Split: Having two competitions in different locations and timesweakened the overall cohesion of the Italian scene. The suggestion is clear: one unified national qualifier for future editions to maximize attendance and
credibility. - Speed of Competition: Plans are underway to refine the event structure—reducing downtime between groups and allowing for a more efficient schedule.
- Athlete Feedback: General sentiment was very positive, with athletes praising the setup, equipment, and atmosphere, noting improvements compared to the previous Italian qualifiers.
- Technical Suggestions: Further minor updates to the app structure for entering attempts and better integration of the IPF-style lifting system are under review.
Conclusion
The Italian Open 25 reaffirmed the strength and passion of the Final-Rep community in Italy. With vibrant energy on-site and strong online buzz, the event set a new standard for qualifiers moving forward.
Looking ahead, discussions are already underway to organize another Italian qualifier in 2026—this time aiming for an even more unified and streamlined competition format.
The broader goal remains clear:
- Build a strong, cohesive national competition
- Maintain high international standards
- Continue inspiring the next generation of streetlifters
As always, the spirit of Final-Rep remains: push limits, build community, and grow the sport we love.
Let’s keep pushing the limits together!
— Your FinalRep Team 🧡
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