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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Bullmore

Hyrox champion Alexander Roncevic reveals his race-winning secret ahead of 2025 Hyrox World Championships

2024 Hyrox World Champion Alexander Roncevic says it his mindset, developed during gruelling swimming sessions as a child, that sets him apart from other Elite 15 athletes - (Hyrox / RoxLyfe)

Hyrox is the darling of the fitness world right now. By the oldest objective measure – head-to-head competition – Alexander Roncevic is currently the best at it, having romped to victory at the 2024 World Championships in a time of 56min and 21sec.

Now, as he gears up to defend his title in Chicago on 12 June, the Austrian athlete tells The Independent about the training tweaks and techniques he has employed to ensure he maintains the top spot.

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