Roy Gamboa has competed at the CrossFit Games three times. In 2017, Gamboa finished atop the South Central rankings in the CrossFit Open and was one of the favorites to qualify for the Games from the South Regional.

Gamboa, however, announced via social media that he will not be competing at the South Regional. Gamboa accepted his regional invite, but was just given the opportunity to become a firefighter. Having to choose between competing this season or pursuing his career, Gamboa has elected to sit out the remainder of the 2017 CrossFit Games season.

In addition to beginning his career as a firefighter, Gamboa will be getting married to his fiance, Mackenzie Webb, in October.

With Gamboa out, only five CrossFit Games veterans will be competing at the South Regional. Travis Williams is the likely favorite heading to San Antonio in just 17 days.