Hyrox champion's Beijing race finish sparks hygiene dispute

An Australian Hyrox champion won a Beijing race despite soiling herself mid-event, sparking a hygiene controversy over shared equipment and the sport's handling of the incident. The athlete finished the women's pro race in 1hr 1min 23sec, with social media showing faecal matter on her legs as she continued through stations. Hyrox disinfected affected areas and replaced carpets, while defending the athlete's resilience and banning threats against her. Critics argue she should have paused, citing available bathrooms and rules against actions endangering others. Some athletes and officials condemned Hyrox's response, demanding apologies and a commitment to remove any competitor who repeats such conduct.