Shanghai Daily(@shanghaidaily):Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has formally apologized after suffering bowel incontinence during the Beijing race but continuing to compete and win. “Looking back, I regret the decision to not have stepped off the track. I recognize that I should have made a different choice,” she said, adding that she will withdraw from the race and forfeit her points.

2026.09.17 12:48

Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has formally apologized after suffering bowel incontinence during the Beijing race but continuing to compete and win. “Looking back, I regret the decision to not have stepped off the track. I recognize that I should have made a different choice,” she said, adding that she will withdraw from the race and forfeit her points.

Shanghai Daily@shanghaidaily

2026.09.13 01:18

An Australian competitor at HYROX Beijing suffered sudden fecal incontinence mid-race due to intense physical stress — but still pushed through and finished strong. Race organizers confirmed they immediately isolated and disinfected the affected area, disposing of equipment and waste in line with regulations. After the event, they replaced the carpet and ran a full deep-clean of the venue.