‘I Regret the Decision’: Hyrox Athlete Apologizes After Bowel Incontinence Race Controversy
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Joanna Wietrzyk Announces Hyrox Result ForfeitureAfter the September 12 Beijing race, the Australian apologized and announced she would forfeit her points.
Key FactsSep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: runnersworld.com
- On September 17, the Australian apologized for continuing through the Beijing race after experiencing bowel incontinence.
- She announced that she would retroactively withdraw her first-place women’s Pro result and forfeit the points earned.
- Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste acknowledged that officials should have intervened immediately.
- The recently updated rulebook allows race directors to remove athletes when blood, vomit, urine or feces pose contamination risks.
I want to offer my sincere apology to the people of China, my fellow competitors, the spectators and the Hyrox organizers for what happened during the race in Beijing.— Joanna Wietrzyk, Instagram post following Hyrox Beijing
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- Some participants demanded an apology and refunds, Chinese media reported, citing contact with contaminated equipment.
- After her identity was published, Hyrox announced permanent bans for people threatening or wishing violence against the athlete.
There is no place in our community for threats of violence or encouragement to harm an athlete,— Hyrox, in an earlier statement on Monday.
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