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Hyrox Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk Returns After Incident Sparks Rule Changes
- Joanna Wietrzyk, a 22-year-old Hyrox world champion, soiled herself during a September 12 race in Beijing.
- Wietrzyk continued racing while covered in feces, leading to backlash and changes in Hyrox policies.
- In her first interview, Wietrzyk admitted responsibility but criticized the severe backlash she faced.
- Hyrox apologized for not removing Wietrzyk from the race immediately and has since changed its policies.
- Wietrzyk is set to race again, marking her return to the sport.
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