Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but backlash was traumatic

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How it spread - 3 original reports

1. Thu, 29 October 2026

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   • BBC News World23:03first to report
     Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but backlash was traumatic

     In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.

2. Fri, 30 October 2026

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   • BBC News World07:33
     'I made the wrong decision,' Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC

     Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Joanna Wietrzyk says her determination to win the Hyrox race in September had clouded her judgement.

3. Sat, 31 October 2026

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   • ABC News (Australia)07:11
     Joanna Wietrzyk wins first HYROX race after incontinence controversy

     The Melbourne athlete, who faced widespread criticism after competing despite suffering diarrhoea during a race in Beijing, makes a triumphant return to the circuit.