Australian athlete who soiled herself apologises for continuing Hyrox race
The 23-year-old world record holder said she had retroactively withdrawn from the race and would hand back the points earned from competing. The post Australian athlete who soiled herself apologises for continuing Hyrox race appeared first on KBC Digital .
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk, who faced widespread backlash for continuing a Hyrox indoor fitness race despite soiling herself, has apologized for her actions. The 23-year-old world record holder finished the race with excrement on her legs and shoes, and continued to use the mats and equipment. Wietrzyk took to Instagram to issue a sincere apology to the people of China, her fellow competitors, spectators, and Hyrox organizers.
She stated that she felt healthy at the beginning of the race and had no reason to expect illness, but later regretted not stepping off the track. Wietrzyk retroactively withdrew from the race and will return the points earned from competing. She emphasized that she is learning from the experience and learning the importance of knowing when to step away.
Hyrox, a popular fitness competition with origins in Germany, features a mix of treadmill running and strength exercises. Co-founder Moritz Furste also apologized for the incident, acknowledging that the company should have reacted immediately to the situation. The event has since updated its rules to address potential health hazards, allowing race directors to withdraw racers from the competition if a risk is perceived.
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