Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.
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"From a basic health and sanitation standpoint, the athlete should have been stopped immediately, and any contaminated areas should have been closed off and properly cleaned before other athletes were allowed through."
— Erica Dodge , Academic
"If the organisation accepts that something went wrong, why not offer affected participants refunds, credits, or some meaningful form of compensation?"
— Joe Ho , Athlete
Key People
US-based nurse who commented on health and sanitation concerns regarding the event.
Participant in the Hyrox Beijing competition who criticized the organization's response.
Chinese marathoner who made headlines after finishing a race with menstrual blood on her legs.
Paula Radcliffe is a former British marathon runner and world record holder.
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Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.
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