Laura
Horváth
Hungary
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Fitness Training
Date of birth | 21 March 1997 |
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Place of birth | Budapest |
Age | 29 |
Nationality | Hungary |
Career start | 2016 |
Disciplines | Crossfit |
Born in Budapest, Laura Horváth is a professional functional fitness athlete and one of the most dominant competitors of her generation. In 2023, she was crowned the Fittest Woman on Earth after winning the CrossFit Games, a milestone that marked the peak of a career built on years of consistency, resilience, and evolution.
Horváth's story is told in a new documentary, Together We Rise. Watch it here to find out why she credits her success under the lights not just to her relentless work ethic, but to a family that moves, thinks and operates as a single unit:
Early life and sporting background
Laura's passion for sports has been evident from a young age. She tried her hand at winter sports as a girl, and would often be seen on her bike tackling steep climbs in the hills of Buda or Nagykovácsi. She particularly excelled in sports climbing at a young age; winning national titles, competing on the European stage and becoming the highest ranked female climber in Hungary.
Finding functional fitness
She first discovered her love for high intensity interval training at the age of 16 and soon started competing at regional and European level. Her curiosity, ambition and perseverance fuelled her motivation. After a few years, in 2018, she found herself on the podium at the CrossFit Games, where she finished second as a rookie.
Reaching the top of the sport
After several seasons of consistency and near-misses, Horváth finally reached the summit in 2023. Her CrossFit Games victory earned her the title of Fittest Woman on Earth for the first time, the result of years of refinement.
A new era: World Fitness Project
In 2025, Horváth embraced a new chapter by competing in the World Fitness Project, a global professional league designed to bring greater structure and continuity to functional fitness. Entering the inaugural season as one of the favourites, she once again proved her ability to perform under pressure, securing the overall title with a dominant performance at the season finale in Copenhagen.
Giving back to the community: "Strength belongs to everyone"
Away from competition, Horváth has focused on creating meaningful impact beyond the leaderboard. She co-founded Kaduzs, a functional fitness gym in Budapest, alongside her older brother, Kristóf. The gym reflects her belief that fitness should be inclusive, supportive, and accessible to all.
Speaking about the project, she said: "We want to create a space where people feel supported to build their fitness and try new things without judgment. I believe that strength belongs to everyone."
Laura Horváth celebrating her moment at the World Fitness Project
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Horváth is proud to be pioneer for women in the functional fitness space
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Pushing hard in the rowing
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Taking on the handstand walk obstacle
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