Prince Albert Cross Fitter takes on the world

James Kapacila is competing this week for a chance to be named the fittest on earth.

The 17- year-old is competing at the Cross Fit Games in California.  He is up against the best cross fit athletes in the world in his age group.

Kapacila qualified for the event, after finishing 7th in the Cross Fit Games Open Competition last April. 

After day one, Kapacila was ranked in 7th place for the 16-17 year old division.