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This Hyrox Race Became a Literal Shitshow. Organizers Are Finally Apologizing

Rolling StoneTuesday, September 15, 2026 at 8:18 PM

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Hyrox officials have updated the rulebook after an Australian pro experienced bowel incontinence at a Beijing race — and kept going to win

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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Hyrox officials have updated the rulebook after an Australian pro experienced bowel incontinence at a Beijing race — and kept going to win

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Hyrox officials have updated the rulebook after an Australian pro experienced bowel incontinence at a Beijing race — and kept going to win

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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.

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  1. Rolling Stone published: This Hyrox Race Became a Literal Shitshow. Organizers Are Finally Apologizing

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