“A Win Is A Win”: Aussie Athlete Who Pooped Herself Mid
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk faced backlash after continuing to compete in a Hyrox race in Beijing despite suffering from bowel incontinence. While she won her category, her public response and the decision to continue racing sparked debate among fellow athletes regarding hygiene and sportsmanship.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about professional conduct, health protocols, and the social media response to viral athletic controversies.
Bryan Wong 14 Sep 2026 at 14:00 Share Bookmark Bookmark Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on WeChat Set 8days as your preferred source on Google Add 8days as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Joanna Wietrzyk Hyrox HYROX Beijing What do you do when you go viral for pooping yourself during a Hyrox race? For Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk, she came out and owned it, and said: "A win is a win."
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