Australian Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing Beijing race after soiling herself
Joanna Wietrzyk said she decided to "retroactively withdraw from the race" and forfeit the points she earned.
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk faced criticism after continuing in the Hyrox race in Beijing despite soiling herself. She won the race on Saturday without the organizing committee intervening. In an Instagram post, Wietrzyk, 23, apologized for her decision to not step off the track and the discomfort and disruption she caused.
She said she regretted not withdrawing and recognized she should have made a different choice. Wietrzyk's experience has sparked discussions about the health of other competitors and the appropriateness of allowing someone in such a situation to continue competing. Hyrox's co-founder, Moritz Furste, acknowledged the mistake and announced new rules and procedures to prevent similar incidents.
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