'A Win Is A Win': Joanna Wietrzyk Keeps Racing Despite Pooping During HYROX Beijing; Takes Dig At Athletes Over 'Slippery' Complaints | VIDEO
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In a bizarre incident, an Australian athlete at HYROX Beijing suffered sudden faecal incontinence mid-race due to intense physical stress, however, she still pushed through and finished strong on Saturday (September 12). The other athletes complaint of the track turning slippery after the incident, however, the Australian athlete did not give a damn and shared a post taking a dig at the other competitors.
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Takes Dig
The competitor has been identified as Joanna Wiertzyk and has since posted "Go hard or go home they say... a win is a win" on her social media account. She also thanked the supported and said she recovered quickly. She further stated, "In all seriousness, thank you for all the support. I'll be back soon."
The incident drew complaints from athletes who say the surface was contaminated and that some slipped on it.
— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) September 13, 2026
The competitor, Joanna Wietrzyk, has since posted "a win is a win," thanking supporters and saying she recovered quickly. https://t.co/5BLAsn17da pic.twitter.com/O3DZ9SIYCX
Organisers Disinfect
The race organisers reportedly stated that they immediately isolated and disinfected the affected area, also disposing of equipment and waste in line with regulations. After the event, they replaced the carpet and ran a full deep-clean of the venue.
However, the organisers are facing the ire on social media for not stopping her from racing despite the incident came to light and the other athletes faced problems because of her.
Other Athletes Complaint
Other athletes raised the issue and complained that they slipped after the surface was contaminated and their performance was affected due to the faecal matter which was all over the surface.
If you follow HYROX, you’ll probably recognize the names in this post — but if you’re eating right now… please keep scrolling. And do NOT open the photos. I’m begging you. ‼️
— HouseOfVanity (@HouseOfVanity88) September 12, 2026
Australian HYROX elite athlete Joanna Wietrzyk beat reigning world champion Alyssa McElheny by 45… pic.twitter.com/yE1bttbiKe
Faecal Incontinence
As per the local media, the HYROX race in Beijing underwent cleaning and disinfection after the female athlete experienced faecal incontinence while competing and went on to finish the event.
Videos Viral
Videos posted on Chinese social media on Saturday showed her continuing through multiple exercise stations with faecal matter visible on her legs. However, she continued the race unaffected.
18-Year-Old Wushu Athlete Divyanshi Threatens Suicide After Asian Games 2026 Snub这样都不终止比赛啊
— 草莓女の子 (@caomei_nz) September 13, 2026
HYROX女选手失禁仍夺冠，赛后一句“赢就是赢”冲上热议！
9月12日，HYROX北京站女子精英组比赛中，澳大利亚选手Joanna Wietrzyk突发腹泻失禁，腿部沾满污物，却坚持完成比赛并夺冠。… pic.twitter.com/Tt5H19yIoK
Hygiene Concerns
Race organisers subsequently closed off parts of the course, removed affected equipment and sanitised the area. The incident prompted online concerns about hygiene and possible health risks to other participants as well as criticism over the decision to let her continue.