CrossFit?

Dr. Rhadi Ferguson posted a video on Instragram today with this question:

Do you believe that the #crossfit games does or should determine the world's fittest or best athlete?

Great discussion. You can't deny the idea that crossfitters are likely some of the most 'fit' individuals in the world. Yes, they are utilizing components of power, speed, agility, balance etc. But, I would question what sportive skills are they actually displaying or even practicing? Personally, I believe one of the most fundamental attributes of any athlete is to be able to maneuverer and control your own body weight... as opposed to having the sole ability to maneuverer weight, that's not necessarily your own. Gymnasts are a perfect example of that type of athleticism. To answer this question, I would have to say 'no'. Crossfitters may not be the best athletes in the world. They are athletic, however, and they are way more fit than the average human being. I'm just not convinced that they can practice or expend the same movements and skills in the same capacity as elite athletes as say gymnasts, combat athletes, triathletes, football players, sprinters, etc...