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Joanna Wietrzyk continued and won a race in Beijing despite experiencing bowel incontinence, regretting not stepping off the course.
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She has retroactively withdrawn from the event and forfeited the points earned from the race.
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The HYROX world champion’s perseverance and determination have garnered attention and praise from around the world.
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Wietrzyk says she regrets not stepping off the course and has since retroactively withdrawn from the event.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.
