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Hyrox makes rule change after athlete competes despite soiling herself in Beijing

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The Independent UK

Hyrox admits ‘mistake’ and changes rules after Australian athlete soils herself during Beijing race

Revised rules will allow organisers to withdraw athlete on medical grounds if their ‘blood, vomit, urine, or faeces poses a welfare or contamination risk’

The Independent UK

HYROX CEO Faces Intense Backlash After Breaking Silence On Athlete Who Soiled Herself During Race But Refused To Quit

Netizens slammed HYROX founder Moritz Fürste for his apology after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk soiled herself during a race and continued.

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HYROX Co-Founder Confirms Rule Changes After Aussie Athlete Poos On Herself During Race

HYROX will be making changes to its rules following the incredibly viral incident at its Beijing competition, defecated on herself.

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HYROX Co-Founder Admits 'Mistake' After Joanna Wietrzyk Soiled Herself During Competition, Then Won Beijing Race

Moritz Fürste apologises after HYROX's Beijing Women's Pro race, as Joanna Wietrzyk's win prompts new rules on hygiene and athlete safety.

International Business Times UK

Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk reportedly soils herself during race and keeps going: Who is she and how hard is the fitness competition?

During a grueling HYROX race in Beijing, an Australian athlete faced an unexpected challenge as she experienced bowel incontinence. Remarkably, she pressed on with her competition, igniting discussions on the nature of shared athletic environments. This incident underscores the intense physical challenges posed by HYROX, which blends running with demanding…

The Economic Times

10 Joanna Wietrzyk Photos: Hyrox Beijing Incident Raises Questions When Athletes Are Pulled From Competition

Joanna Wietrzyk's HYROX Beijing race sparked a hygiene debate after she continued competing, as organisers admitted their response fell short and announced new procedures.

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The Independent UK

HYROX Athlete Sparks Backlash After Soiling Herself During Race But Refusing To Quit As Company Speaks Out

The athlete was called “disgusting” and “selfish” for continuing to race and use fitness equipment, allegedly contaminating it for other athletes.

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Hyrox issues statement after athlete soils herself but is allowed to finish race

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The Independent UK

Hyrox champion shocks rivals by finishing race despite soiling herself

‘Allowing athletes to use equipment covered in human faeces should not be a blurred line,’ says one Hyrox athlete

The Independent UK

Who Is Joanna Wietrzyk? Viral Hyrox Athlete Who Pooped Herself While Competing

Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won the women's Pro race in Beijing despite an apparent bowel-control incident that was captured on video and widely shared online.

International Business Times UK

HYROX Sparks Fury After Wietrzyk Wins Beijing Event Despite Defecating Mid-Race as Statement Offers No Apology

Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won the Beijing Women's Pro event after continuing despite a mid-race defecation incident, prompting hygiene concerns and criticism of race officials.

International Business Times UK

HYROX Releases Statement After Backlash Over Aussie Athlete Who Won Race While Covered In Poo

HYROX's statement responding to concerns over an Aussie athlete who won the Beijing competition even though she poo'd on herself.

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International Business Times UK

HYROX Beijing Athlete Says 'A Win Is a Win' After Mid-Race Incident Fuels Hygiene Debate

Officials scrambled to disinfect a Beijing race course after one competitor's medical episode turned into a hygiene row nobody in HYROX has fully explained.

Evening Standard

Private equity-backed consortium buys majority stake in fitness brand Hyrox

It is understood the deal values Hyrox at around 600 million US dollars (£444 million).

The Economic Times

HYROX Bangkok death: Leroy Saunders, South African fitness coach and CrossFit gym owner, dies after collapsing during gruelling race; family says 'we are still trying...'

South African-born fitness coach and CrossFit gym owner Leroy Saunders, 41, has died after collapsing during the HYROX Bangkok endurance competition. His family said, “we are still trying to fully understand” the reasons behind his death and urged people to avoid speculation as tributes pour in for the respected Bangkok-based…

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Bangkok Post

Bangkok fitness coach dies after collapsing at Hyrox event

Bangkok-based fitness coach Leroy Saunders has died after collapsing and losing consciousness during the Hyrox Bangkok 2026 competition last Thursday, his family said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - US

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Bangkok Post

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The Amazfit Helio Strap Pro takes screen-free fitness tracking in an intriguing new direction

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Hong Kong Brings the PUMA HYROX World Championships to the APAC Region for the First Time in 2027

HONG KONG, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HYROX has officially announced that Hong Kong will host the 2027 PUMA HYROX World Championships. The sport's pinnacle event will take over the AsiaWorld-Expo from 10 - 13th June 2027.The decision to bring the World Championships to Hong Kong marks a true full-circle…

The Independent UK

I’m happy about the running craze – there’s just one problem

FITNESS IN FOCUS: Running clubs and marathons are very much in vogue, but senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore isn’t happy. Why? Something is blocking would-be runners from entry and making others feel unwelcome

Puma's latest workout shoe uses firmer NITROFOAM and a wider platform to tackle the toughest hybrid workouts

The Activate NITRO TR HYROX is designed for the months of preparation before race day, not just the event itself

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