Australian Hyrox athlete after diarrhea incident: "I made a mistake, but I didn't deserve that storm of criticism"

Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk reflects on the backlash she faced after continuing a Hyrox competition in Beijing despite experiencing severe diarrhea. In an interview with the BBC, she takes full responsibility for her actions but believes the intense criticism and threats she received were unwarranted. Wietrzyk acknowledges that her focus on competition led her to neglect the safety of others and regrets not withdrawing from the event. She also highlights the lack of support from the event organizers during the incident. As she prepares to compete again in Hamburg, she expresses hope that this experience won't define her identity and emphasizes the importance of priorities beyond competition.