‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals

Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised for winning a Hyrox event in Beijing despite soiling herself during the race. In a statement on Instagram, Wietrzyk offered a "sincere apology" to the people of China, her fellow competitors, spectators, and Hyrox organisers for what happened during the race.

Wietrzyk's incident caused an outcry on social media, with concerns raised about hygiene after she continued to use the mats and equipment at the competition. According to The Citizen, photos and videos showed Wietrzyk with soiled legs and shoes, and users pointed out that other participants had to touch the contaminated mats, handles, and running tracks after she had used them.

As a result of her actions, Wietrzyk has forfeited points from her win in the Beijing race. The incident has sparked a global conversation, with Wietrzyk trending globally after the event.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Guardian Australia, The Guardian, The Citizen — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.