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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Martin Farrer

‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals

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Joanna Wietrzyk of Australia competes in the Hyrox event in Beijing. Photograph: VCG/Getty Images

The Australian athlete who caused a storm by winning a Hyrox event in China despite soiling herself during the race has apologised to the “people of China” and rival athletes in a statement online.

Posting on Instagram, Joanna Wietrzyk offered a “sincere apology” to the “people of China, my fellow competitors, the spectators and the Hyrox organizers for what happened during the race in Beijing”.

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