WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Former William & Mary women's soccer standout Amy McDowell Simpson '89 will compete for the title of 'Fittest on Earth' at the 2022 NOBULL Cross Fit Games in Madison, Wis. The event kicks off on Aug. 3 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.
 
Simpson, who was a record-setting goalkeeper during her time in Williamsburg, is one of only 10 athletes from around the world to compete in the 55-59 women's age division. The event will be streamed on YouTube. Check out a recent interview with CBS News Los Angeles with Simpson leading up to the games.
 
"Sports have been a part of my life since I was little, including my four years of soccer at William & Mary, and built the foundation that I used to get involved in CrossFit seven years ago," Simpson said. "I have always been competitive, so four years ago, I set a goal to make it to the CrossFit Games, and this year, I achieved that goal by qualifying as one of the Top 10 fittest women in the world age 55-59. Looking forward to giving it all I have on the competition field and floor starting on Thursday. Go Tribe!"
 
The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness. For the past 15 years, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event. The international field has included athletes from over 120 countries.
 
"Amy was a phenomenal goalkeeper, and I had the honor of playing in front of her through high school and college," head coach Julie Shackford said. "She always approached everything she did with a quiet intensity and focus. She was a selfless teammate and helped put our storied program on the map."
 
McDowell Simpson continues to hold W&M school records for career shutouts (41) and saves (326). Her career goals against average (0.80) ranks third in Tribe history. She set a program mark with 14 shutouts in 1986, helping the Tribe to a 15-3-1 record. Her 102 saves in 1987 rank fifth on the Tribe's single-season list, while her 0.43 GAA in 1985 is fourth. During McDowell Simpson's four-year career, the Tribe amassed a record of 49-17-9 and advanced to four NCAA Tournaments including a quarterfinal showing in 1987.