Hyrox changes rules and apologises for allowing Australian athlete who soiled herself to continue
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First seen15 Sept, 02:16Hyrox changes rules and apologises for allowing Australian athlete who soiled herself to continue
Australian Joanna Wietrzyk went on to win fitness race in Beijing Hyrox admits making mistake by ‘not reacting immediately’ Organisers of the global indoor fitness competition, Hyrox, have apologised and pledged immediate rule changes after an Australian athlete was allowed to finish and win an event in Beijing despite soiling herself mid-race. Footage of world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk competing on Saturday showed her continuing through demanding exercises and using communal equipment, with faecal matter visibly running down her legs. The incident went viral on social media and triggered debate about Hyrox’s health and safety standards, and athlete responsibility. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Ima Caldwell
Follow-up15 Sept, 20:28Hyrox athlete competed while having diarrhea. Was she right to push through?
The graphic images of world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk competing with feces running down her legs at Saturday's Hyrox in Beijing have sparked debate about the health and safety of competitors versus the mentality that a win is a win, no matter the cost.
CBC News•Natalie Stechyson
Follow-up8h agoHyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.
BBC
Latest5h agoHyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
An Australian woman who was criticised for continuing to compete in a Hyrox event after soiling herself has apologised and said she will retroactively withdraw from the race.
Sky Sports