{
  "id": 16538651,
  "title": "I’ve competed in 21 Hyrox races around the world. These are my 3 favorite host cities.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/ive-competed-in-21-hyrox-races-around-the-world-these-are-my-3",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T00:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/hyrox-races-favorite-host-cities-osaka-incheon-korea-jakarta-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lau Wen Loong, a 37-year-old individual, has participated in 21 Hyrox races across 11 cities worldwide over the past two years. Hyrox is an endurance race that combines running with various fitness stations. After being introduced to the sport by a friend, Lau decided to give it a try, completing his first race in Singapore just under 73 minutes after six weeks of training. He has now completed 21 races in 11 cities, including Chengdu, Bangkok, and Mumbai. Lau has seven more races scheduled for this year.\n\nAmong his favorite host cities, Lau cites Osaka, Japan, Incheon, South Korea, and Jakarta, Indonesia. In Osaka, the winter race held in January 2026 was his fastest, with a personal best of 61:51. The race was held between two halls in a small venue, providing a unique experience with fresh air bursts during the workout. Lau also enjoyed exploring Dotonbori district and dining at a famous crab restaurant with his father.\n\nIncheon, South Korea, was Lau's friend's first Hyrox race, where he came in first in his age group and achieved a personal best. The race took place in a major convention center, offering a smooth race experience. During the race, Lau met his doubles partner Ian and Yvonne, a Singaporean working mom who has completed 55 races.\n\nJakarta, Indonesia, was the first Hyrox race in the country, held in June 2026. The race was held in a convention center within a scenic green space. Lau completed two doubles races in Jakarta but did not know his racing partner until the day of the event.",
  "summary": "Lau Wen Loong has been competing in Hyrox races for two years and feels super fit. \"I never imagined I could be faster than my younger self.\"",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}