Hyrox Beijing incident prompts protocol review after athlete finishes race despite severe contamination
Australian world champion Joanna Wietrzyk won the Hyrox Beijing elite event despite suffering severe fecal incontinence mid-race. Footage of her continuing to compete on shared equipment sparked global outrage over health risks. Hyrox acknowledged procedural failures, vowing to review protocols, while organizers confirmed post-race disinfection but faced demands for compensation from affected participants.
