What HYROX really stands for and the backstory of the brand

Let’s be real here, it’s been a bad week to be HYROX. The brand has been overshadowed with scandal, as Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won an event, despite soiling herself on the course. And now, this sudden introduction to HYROX for most, has had people asking what the name actually stands for. This weekend, Joanna Wietrzyk competed in the elite group as part of the 16-24 age category in Beijing. She had an unfortunate bowel movement during the event, and now pictures and videos of her completing the course with poop running down her legs are everywhere. The founder of…