Hyrox world champion Joanna Wietrzyk has acknowledged she made the wrong decision by continuing to compete in a race in Beijing on September 12 after suffering from diarrhea midway through the event.
The 24-year-old athlete faced criticism for not withdrawing from the competition when the health issue arose. In a subsequent statement, Wietrzyk admitted that persisting in the race was a mistake.
Hyrox, a fitness racing format combining running with functional workout stations, has grown rapidly in global popularity. The incident in Beijing has sparked discussion about athlete welfare and the pressure to compete despite physical distress.
