Hyrox world champion Joanna Wietrzyk has admitted she made a "wrong decision" by continuing to compete in a race in Beijing on September 12 after suffering a bout of diarrhea halfway through the event.
The 24-year-old Polish athlete faced criticism for not withdrawing from the competition despite the medical issue. Wietrzyk, who won the Hyrox World Championship title, chose to finish the race rather than drop out.
In a subsequent statement, Wietrzyk acknowledged that her decision to continue was a mistake. The incident has sparked discussion about athlete health and the pressure to compete through adverse conditions in endurance events.
Hyrox is a global fitness racing series that combines running with functional workout stations. The Beijing event was part of the 2026 season calendar.
