SportsHyrox incontinence controversy: Australian athlete apologises as organisers promise refunds
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk continued competing after suspected incontinence during the Hyrox Beijing race and went on to win, prompting public-health and fairness criticism. She apologised and gave up her points, while organisers apologised, promised full refunds to affected participants and updated rules to allow withdrawals when bodily fluids pose health or contamination risks.
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BBC Chinese★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:46Original
Hyrox incontinence controversy: Australian athlete apologises as organisers promise refunds
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