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Australian Hyrox Athlete Forfeits Beijing Win After Mid-Race Incontinence Sparks Rule Change

A viral incident at Hyrox Beijing involving Australian Joanna Wietrzyk triggered global debate, athlete backlash, and immediate competition rule changes to address safety and hygiene in endurance sports.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 17 Sept 2026, 3:58 pm UTC

Key moments · 6

Australian athlete wins Beijing Hyrox despite mid-race incontinence

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Incident triggers global debate over hygiene and sportsmanship

Daily Mail ↗

Hyrox organization issues apology for handling of race incident

ABC Australia ↗

Hyrox announces immediate rule changes after backlash

Guardian Sport ↗

Hyrox offers refunds to affected Beijing event participants

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Joanna Wietrzyk apologizes and forfeits Beijing Hyrox victory

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5 articles

  1. L’atleta australiana che si era fatta la cacca addosso durante una gara di Hyrox a Pechino si è scusata
    Il Post
  2. Eugenio Bianchi: “L’HYROX per alcuni diventa una malattia. Joanna Wietrzyk un po’ mi ha spaventato”
    Fanpage
  3. Hyrox athlete who soiled herself during race in China forfeits win, steps away from sport
    Indian Express
  4. Australian Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing Beijing race after soiling herself
    World News CNA
  5. There’s a long history of athletes pooing themselves mid-race – why, and how can you avoid it?
    Guardian Health

19 articles

  1. Hyrox athlete apologises for finishing race after soiling herself
    Sydney Morning Herald
  2. Hyrox athlete apologises and forfeits victory after defecating during race
    The Independent
  3. ‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals
    Guardian Sport
  4. « Mes sincères excuses au peuple chinois » : l'athlète victime de diarrhée lors d'un Hyrox en Chine s'excuse
    L'Équipe
  5. Australian athlete apologizes after winning race despite involuntary bowel movement
    NBC News

2 articles

  1. HYROX rimborserà chi ha partecipato alla gara sporcata dalla diarrea: “Conseguenze fisiche e mentali”
    Fanpage
  2. Singer Vanness Wu revealed to have taken part in Hyrox Beijing the day after viral defecation incident
    World News CNA

17 articles

  1. Hyrox athlete competed while having diarrhea. Was she right to push through?
    CBC News
  2. Competition co-founder apologizes after athlete allowed to continue despite defecating on herself
    NBC News
  3. The Hyrox pro who shocked the world: Australian ex netballer, 24, who carried on competing after soiling herself at event in China with her 'a win is a win' mentality, is trendy sport's world record holder
    Daily Mail
  4. Hyrox promet de revoir son règlement après avoir laissé concourir une athlète prise de diarrhée en pleine course
    Franceinfo
  5. Hyrox confirms rule changes after athlete won event despite pooing herself during race
    Home | GB News

9 articles

  1. Hyrox athlete triggers debate over how far people should go after soiling herself on way to victory
    Daily Mail
  2. Hyrox biedt excuses aan nadat atlete die in broek poepte race mocht afmaken
    nu.nl
  3. 'Incidente' nella gara di Hyrox a Pechino, la super atleta batte diarrea e avversarie
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop
  4. Atleta vince l’HYROX con un’emergenza gastrointestinale che contamina la pista: nessuna penalità dal regolamento
    Fanpage
  5. Una gara di Hyrox ha avuto un inconveniente che nessuno aveva previsto
    Il Post