Sports‘A win is a win’? HYROX athlete’s suspected incontinence during Beijing race sparks debate

At a HYROX event in Beijing on 12 September, an Australian athlete suspected of defecating during the race continued competing after waste contaminated the course and equipment, ultimately winning the women’s elite division. The incident prompted debate over sporting spirit, public health and event management. HYROX said it would review its procedures and warned that threats or calls to harm athletes would bring permanent bans.

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