Battle of the sports: GAA v rugby v cross-fit
September 24, 2013

Down player David McKibbin taking part in the challenge ©Youtube Rhino Metal
How does a GAA player compare in the fitness stakes with his rugby counterpart or even a cross fitter? Very well it turns out.
Down senior footballer David McKibbin took part in the challenge against Belfast Harlequins rugby player Willie Stewart and cross fitter Damien Regan.
Fitness company
MetaI Rhino organised the competition where all three competed in a number of exercises relative to their bodyweight.
So who came out of it the best - that'd be Down player McKibben who won the overall competition due to his strength endurance.
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