#SHOWBIZ: Vanness Wu competes at Hyrox Beijing venue a day after athlete's bowel mishap
TAIPEI: The sports world has been left stunned after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk revealed she suffered bowel incontinence midway through a race—and still went on to win.
Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won the Women's Pro category at the Hyrox Beijing event after suffering bowel incontinence during the race. Taiwanese singer-actor Vanness Wu, 48, also participated in the same event the following day. According to 8days, Wu and his team completed the race in 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds. Organizers assured participants that the venue had been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected overnight, providing fresh equipment.
However, social media users focused on the cleanliness of the arena, joking about potential lingering smells and mentioning "poop stations." Hyrox organizers released an official statement, confirming they have strict medical and biocontaminant procedures in place. They acknowledged the frustration and concerns raised by the community, promising to examine the situation and take responsibility for improvement.
The organizers stated they are reviewing the incident and identifying those involved before deciding on any further action.
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