BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.
The Australian athlete who became unwell during a Hyrox event in September has apologised to her fellow competitors, but says she’s “only human”.
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Joanna Wietrzyk claims victory in first event of season in Hamburg after saying in a pre-race social media video that she is ‘truly so sorry’ for events in Beijing
The Australian athlete who became unwell during a Hyrox event in September has apologised to her fellow competitors, but says she’s “only human”.
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Joanna Wietrzyk says her determination to win the Hyrox race in September had clouded her judgement.
The Melbourne athlete, who faced widespread criticism after competing despite suffering diarrhoea during a race in Beijing, makes a triumphant return to the circuit.
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.