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Hyrox Beijing Controversy: Pro Withdraws and Apologizes for In-Race Incontinence
sports22 days ago

Hyrox Beijing Controversy: Pro Withdraws and Apologizes for In-Race Incontinence

Australian Hyrox pro Joanna Wietrzyk apologized for continuing to race after experiencing bowel incontinence at Hyrox Beijing, retroactively withdrawing from the event and forfeiting earned points. She had won the women’s Pro race in 1:01:23, but visible contamination on her gear sparked criticism over sanitation, and Hyrox acknowledged delayed action while updating its rules to allow removal if bodily fluids pose a welfare risk. Wietrzyk says she will take time away to reflect and learn from the experience, with mixed reactions from followers and observers.

via Runner's World|
#apology#beijing#hyrox
Australian Hyrox racer forfeits Beijing win after on-course defecation
sports22 days ago

Australian Hyrox racer forfeits Beijing win after on-course defecation

An Australian Hyrox athlete, Joanna Wietrzyk, apologised and retroactively forfeited her Beijing race victory after defecating on the course. She finished the event in 1:01:23 but withdrew amid backlash, offering a public apology to China, fellow competitors, spectators and Hyrox organisers. Hyrox said new rules now allow withdrawal on medical grounds if waste poses a welfare or contamination risk, and stressed that the incident led to changes and learning for future events.

via The Independent|
#athletes#australia#beijing
Hyrox Athlete Apologizes, Withdraws After Mid-Race Soiling Incident in Beijing
sports22 days ago

Hyrox Athlete Apologizes, Withdraws After Mid-Race Soiling Incident in Beijing

Hyrox competitor Joanna Wietrzyk apologized after continuing a Beijing race despite soiling herself and retroactively withdrew, forfeiting her points; Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste apologized for the delayed response and said new rules are being implemented to prevent similar incidents, with the athlete noting there’s more to life than racing.

via Bleacher Report|
#apology#athletics#beijing
Beijing's Baozi: The Joy of Waiting for Fluffy Dumplings
world23 days ago

Beijing's Baozi: The Joy of Waiting for Fluffy Dumplings

A NPR travel piece shows that in Beijing, queuing for baozi—fluffy steamed buns with fillings like soy sauce pork, eggplant with green pepper, and pickled veg—defines the breakfast experience. The writer samples buns near a park and notes that long lines often signal quality, while a trendy shop, Bao Er Jiu, adds playful varieties such as pineapple-shaped buns and a chocolate red bean signature.

via NPR|
#bao-er-jiu#baozi#beijing
Australian athlete apologizes after winning Beijing Hyrox race following involuntary bowel movement
sports23 days ago

Australian athlete apologizes after winning Beijing Hyrox race following involuntary bowel movement

An Australian Hyrox competitor, Joanna Wietrzyk, apologized after she continued and won the women’s 16–24 race in Beijing despite an involuntary bowel movement during the event; she then retroactively withdrew from the competition and forfeited the points. Hyrox organizers and co-founder Moritz Fürste apologized for the delay in intervention, while emphasizing the need to learn from the incident.

via NBC News|
#apology#athletics#beijing
Hyrox refunds athletes after competitor soils herself during Beijing race
sports23 days ago

Hyrox refunds athletes after competitor soils herself during Beijing race

During a Hyrox race in Beijing, elite competitor Joanna Wietrzyk soils herself mid-race, prompting online backlash about safety in an indoor event with shared equipment. Hyrox apologized, refunded some entrants and updated its emergency-response protocols for biological-contamination incidents, though the number of refunds and recipients were not disclosed.

via The New York Times|
#athlete-safety#beijing#fitness-competition
Hyrox Poop Controversy: A Beijing Race, A Viral Moment, And Olympic Dreams
fitness25 days ago

Hyrox Poop Controversy: A Beijing Race, A Viral Moment, And Olympic Dreams

The Cut explains Hyrox as a 2017 run-and-station fitness competition created by Moritz Fürste and Christian Toetzke, which has grown to around 1.5 million participants in 30 countries and even eyes an Olympic future; at a Hyrox event in Beijing, Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk unexpectedly pooped during burpee broad jumps, a moment captured in photos that spread online and sparked questions about how the sport and its image will weather the incident and its potential impact on Olympic prospects.

via The Cut|
#beijing#fitness#hyrox
Hyrox tightens safety rules after Beijing race incident involving severe discomfort mid-race
sports25 days ago

Hyrox tightens safety rules after Beijing race incident involving severe discomfort mid-race

Hyrox apologised and announced immediate rule changes after an Australian athlete finished a Beijing race despite soiling herself; organisers isolated the affected lane, disinfected equipment, and replaced carpet, while founder Moritz Fürste acknowledged the lapse and pledged clearer bio-contaminant protocols to prevent repeats amid criticism from competitors.

via The Guardian|
#apology#beijing#health-safety
Beijing Hyrox furor: winner continues after faecal incident sparks backlash
sport25 days ago

Beijing Hyrox furor: winner continues after faecal incident sparks backlash

An elite Hyrox competitor, Joanna Wietrzyk, soiled herself during Hyrox Beijing yet continued and won, prompting fierce debate over track hygiene and organizational response; spectators highlighted penalties for littering and the track contamination affected later participants; Hyrox World defended the athlete while acknowledging lapses and proposing rule updates, sanitation improvements, and clearer intervention protocols in future events, amid continuing backlash on Chinese social media.

via scmp.com|
#athlete#backlash#beijing
Beijing tightens drone rules with buyback after Citic Tower crash
politics26 days ago

Beijing tightens drone rules with buyback after Citic Tower crash

Beijing has launched a drone buyback and tightened restrictions ahead of a November 15 deadline to clear the skies around the capital after a June incident in which a light aircraft crashed into Citic Tower. Preregistered drone owners can cash in up to RMB 3,000, while others must remove drones or keep them within no-fly zones as police step up enforcement. The move highlights China’s ongoing regulatory crackdown on drones despite it being the world’s largest producer of commercial drones.

via Financial Times|
#beijing#china#citic-tower
technology26 days ago

Beijing tightens drone controls with citywide possession ban and buyback subsidies

Beijing announced a citywide ban on possessing drones within its limits, effective Nov. 15, as it tightens drone rules after a May sales ban and a fatal June crash; authorities will confiscate noncompliant drones and impose fines, with subsidies available to resell or recycle existing devices, while drone flights remain allowed outside the city under registration rules and imports by tourists are restricted.

via Politico|
#beijing#buyback#drones