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HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologized after continuing to compete during a controversial race in Beijing that sparked widespread criticism. The Australian athlete said she 'regret[s] the decision' to continue and has now retroactively withdrawn from the event, forfeiting the points she earned. Wietrzyk apologized to fellow competitors, spectators and organisers, saying she is 'deeply sorry for the discomfort and disruption' caused. She said she will now take time away from the 'noise' to recover and reflect, while HYROX has urged people not to direct threats or abuse towards athletes. #athlete #hyrox #news