‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals

Joanna Wietrzyk ‘regrets’ decision to keep racing She forfeits points from her win in the Beijing race Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian athlete who caused a storm by winning a Hyrox event in China despite soiling herself during the race has apologised to the “people of China” and rival athletes in a statement online. Posting on Instagram, Joanna Wietrzyk, said she offered a “sincere apology” to the “people of China, my fellow competitors, the spectators and the Hyrox organizers for what happened during the race in Beijing”. Continue reading...

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