‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals
Summary
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologized after finishing and winning a Hyrox race in China despite soiling herself during the event. She said sorry to the people of China, other competitors, and event organizers, and decided to give up her points from the race.Key Facts
- Joanna Wietrzyk is an Australian athlete and world record holder in Hyrox.
- Hyrox is a fitness race with running and high-intensity exercises done on shared equipment.
- The race took place in Beijing, China, where Hyrox was held for the first time in mainland China.
- Video showed Wietrzyk competing with fecal matter running down her legs.
- She said she should have stopped racing but chose to continue and takes full responsibility.
- Wietrzyk apologized publicly on Instagram to Chinese people, competitors, spectators, and organizers.
- She decided to forfeit the points she earned by winning the race.
- Wietrzyk said she will take time to rest, recover, and be with family.
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