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Hyrox Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk Apologizes After Mid-Race Diarrhea Incident

September 18, 2026Юрий Верхотуров1 мин

Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition that merges eight one-kilometer runs with various strength-based exercises. Participants are required to complete tasks such as carrying sandbags, pushing weighted sleds, or rowing 1000 meters on an ergometer.

Wietrzyk visibly suffered from diarrhea during a competition in Beijing last Saturday. Photos and videos show feces running down her legs. Despite this, Wietrzyk continued the race, and officials did not disqualify her. She later secured a victory. Her decision and that of the race organizers drew significant criticism, as fellow competitors had to use areas contaminated by feces.