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Joanna Wietrzyk, HYROX world champion, won race in Beijing despite experiencing bowel incontinence, regretting not stepping off course.
She has retroactively withdrawn from the event and forfeited points earned from the race.
Wietrzyk’s determination and sportsmanship have gained attention worldwide for her perseverance and honesty.
HYROX world champion Joanna Wietrzyk is speaking out after going viral for continuing and winning a race in Beijing despite experiencing bowel incontinence.
Wietrzyk says she regrets not stepping off the course and has since retroactively withdrawn from the event. She also forfeited the points she earned from the race.
