Joanna Wietrzyk Reveals Why She Carried On Racing As She Makes Hyrox Return
Summary
Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk said she continued racing in Beijing after a foodborne bacterial infection caused her to lose control of her bowels because she was focused on finishing and winning. She later forfeited her victory and prize points, and said she has reflected on the decision as she prepares to race again in Hamburg.Key Facts
- Wietrzyk, 24, became ill during a Hyrox event in Beijing last month after a bacterial infection linked to food poisoning.
- She said she felt well before the race and first noticed symptoms about halfway through it.
- Wietrzyk won the event but later forfeited her victory and prize points.
- She said she regretted not considering the effects of continuing to race on other competitors.
- Hyrox changed its rules to let organizers disqualify athletes when bodily fluids or waste affect an event’s integrity.
- Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste said the organization had made a mistake by not intervening during the Beijing race.
- Wietrzyk said she and her family received abuse and threats after images of the incident spread online.
- Wietrzyk was due to compete in Hamburg as she returned to racing.
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