Joanna Wietrzyk snatched the Hyrox Women’s Pro title in a blistering 1:01:23, the same race that made headlines when she lost control and soiled herself during the Beijing event.
The 24‑year‑old, battling alleged food poisoning, finished the 120‑competitor field in the first hour, one minute, and 23 seconds, setting a new benchmark for the women’s pro division.
At the 15‑minute mark of the final 200‑meter run, she pushed past pain and fear, choosing to finish the race rather than withdraw.
Wietrzyk posted a heartfelt apology on Instagram, thanking fans and acknowledging the fiasco, while Hyrox co‑founder Moritz Furste admitted the organization failed to intervene sooner and pledged new safety protocols.
She’s set her sights on the Hamburg showdown on Oct 30, hoping to silence critics and reclaim her standing in the fitness circuit.