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

Joanna Wietrzyk of Australia competes in the Hyrox event in Beijing. Joanna Wietrzyk of Australia competes in the Hyrox event in Beijing. Australia sport ‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals Joanna Wietrzyk ‘regrets’ decision to keep racing

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Prefer the Guardian on Google 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”.