Hyrox Athlete Apologises For Continuing Race

BBC World · world

Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised for continuing a race in Beijing after soiling herself, stating she should have exited the event. Footage of the incident raised hygiene concerns, prompting an apology from Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste. Wietrzyk will retroactively withdraw from the race and forfeit her win. She expressed sincere regret for the discomfort caused to competitors, spectators, and organisers.