‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologized to the people of China, fellow competitors, spectators, and Hyrox organizers after winning a Hyrox event in Beijing despite soiling herself during the race.
- She admitted she should have withdrawn from the race and expressed regret for continuing, taking full responsibility for the discomfort and disruption caused.
- Wietrzyk announced she would forfeit the points earned from the event and retroactively withdraw from the competition.
- Hyrox is a high-intensity fitness competition involving running and various exercises at shared stations, which debuted in mainland China in late 2024.
- Wietrzyk thanked supporters and said she would take time to recover and reflect away from the public spotlight.
