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Hyrox star forfeits Beijing win after on-course contamination incident

Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has retroactively forfeited her victory in a Beijing race after continuing to compete despite an involuntary bowel movement. Wietrzyk, 24, apologized to competitors and organizers, admitting she should have stepped off the course. Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste acknowledged the organization's failure to intervene mid-race and announced new rules to prevent similar contamination incidents. The incident has prompted a review of athlete welfare protocols in the rapidly growing fitness sport.

via Los Angeles Times|

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sports1 month ago•11 min saved

Australian Hyrox champion forfeits Beijing win after mid-race hygiene incident

Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has retroactively withdrawn from the women’s 16-to-24 Hyrox race in Beijing after apologizing for continuing to compete following an involuntary bowel movement. Wietrzyk, 24, stated she felt healthy at the start but regretted not stepping off the track, calling the incident a lesson in knowing when to step away. Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste apologized for the delayed response, acknowledging that biocontaminant protocols were not applied correctly. The organization has since banned users who threatened the athlete and promised to improve event procedures to prevent similar situations.

via The Independent|

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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"British Gymnastics Implements Weight Restrictions to Protect Athlete Welfare"

In response to a report detailing abuse in gymnastics, particularly towards women and girls, Britain has implemented new rules to restrict the weighing of gymnasts. Gymnasts aged 11 and older can only be weighed with their consent and that of a parent if they are under 18, and the weighing must be conducted by sports science or medical professionals with a valid rationale. Gymnasts aged 10 and under will no longer be weighed in a gymnastics setting. The rules also include provisions for regular hydration and restroom visits, restrictions on practice during school hours, and limited class time missed for older children. The changes aim to prioritize the well-being of gymnasts and address issues of abuse and unhealthy weight monitoring in the sport.

via The New York Times|

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