Hyrox changes rules and apologises for allowing Australian athlete who soiled herself to continue
Australian Joanna Wietrzyk went on to win fitness race in Beijing
TL;DR
- Hyrox organizers have apologized and implemented immediate rule changes after an Australian athlete soiled herself during a Beijing competition.
- Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk continued and won the event despite faecal matter being visible.
- The incident went viral, raising questions about Hyrox's health and safety standards.
- Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste acknowledged the mistake in not reacting immediately and stated new rules are now in place.
- Organizers confirmed affected lanes were cleaned, equipment removed, and venue carpet replaced.
- Concerns were raised by fellow competitors about health, safety, and potential compensation.
- Organizers warned against online abuse directed at the athlete.