The Economic Times

HYROX admits mistake, changes rules after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk was allowed to finish despite bowel incontinence

HYROX admitted it made a mistake for allowing Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk to finish despite bowel incontinence. In a statement, HYROX apologised for the situation and stated that there are new rules and procedures in place to prevent situations like this from happening again. Videos and photos circulating online showed fecal matter on Joanna Wietrzyk's legs as she moved through workout stations, from burpee broad jumps to sandbag lunges.