Hyrox Co-Founder Apologizes After Athlete Continues Race After Accidental Incident

Hyrox co-founder apologizes after athlete continues race after soiling herself. Event organizers implement new rules to prevent future incidents.

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September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — A professional athlete competed and won a Hyrox event in Beijing despite an embarrassing incident where she soiled herself during the race.

The incident occurred during the high-intensity competition, which combines running and strength exercises. Joanna Wietrzyk, who holds a world record in the women’s solo event, was seen on video and photographs with feces running down her legs while using shared equipment.

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Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste issued a public apology, acknowledging that the organization failed to respond appropriately during the event. He stated that new protocols have been introduced to avoid similar situations in the future, though specific details remain undisclosed.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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