{
  "id": 8076116,
  "title": "‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/im-genuinely-sorry-australian-hyrox-athlete-who-soiled-herself",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T18:30:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/17/im-genuinely-sorry-australian-hyrox-athlete-who-soiled-herself-apologises-to-china-and-rivals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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 event.\n\nThe incident occurred during a Hyrox competition held on Saturday in the Chinese capital, where Wietrzyk continued to race and ultimately won the event despite suffering a severe episode of sudden bowel incontinence mid-race. According to The Citizen, photos and videos posted online showed Wietrzyk with soiled legs and shoes, continuing to use the mats and equipment at the competition.\n\nThe Hyrox athletics franchise also faced criticism for allowing Wietrzyk to complete the event without intervention, with some users on social media expressing concerns about hygiene and the health of other competitors and the public. Wietrzyk has forfeited points from her win in the Beijing race.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/im-genuinely-sorry-australian-hyrox-athlete-who-soiled-herself-8077107",
        "published": "2026-09-17T18:30:23.000Z"
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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."
}