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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hyrox. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Joanna Wietrzyk completed Saturday’s Hyrox Beijing race covered in faeces, leaving more than 1,000 participants to compete on a contaminated track and shared equipment. Photo: Getty Images

Hyrox Beijing athlete apologises to China, competitors after soiling herself

Joanna Wietrzyk says she should have stepped off the track at Hyrox Beijing, announces her retroactive withdrawal from race, loss of points.

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Hyrox Beijing athletes get full refund, new rule on hygiene risks comes into force

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Hyrox co-founder sorry for Beijing incident, pledges rule changes after backlash

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Hyrox Beijing athlete who soiled herself says ‘win is a win’ as faecal row rages

Joanna Wietrzyk continued despite unfortunate accident, and officials have done little to dampen resulting furore or defuse growing backlash.

Hyrox officials are facing an increasing backlash over their response to the incident in Beijing. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Hyrox boss says event is not a fad, believes it will survive where others failed

‘Hong Kong has been, and will continue to be, a special destination for Hyrox and one in which we want to keep investing,’ executive says.

US private-equity firm close to buying controlling stake in fitness brand Hyrox

Sources say L Catterton values the brand at about US$700 million, and may bring in global partners including from Asia to co-invest.

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AsiaWorld-Expo

Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale Thursday, and they could be gone in 30 minutes

Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes.

Hong Kong Hyrox has been extended to four days for next year's event because of the strong demand. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Wellness

At 150kg, he was told he might not live to 30. How teacher lost 66kg and got fit

Hong Kong-based Paul Goodson suffered from sleep apnoea and binge eating disorder before a diet overhaul, running and Hyrox changed his life.

Adidas

Hyrox boom ignites Olympic dream for sport disruptor

Launched in 2017, sporting newcomer targets place in 2032 Games, as world champion Alyssa McElheny secures life-changing Adidas deal.

Wellness

Why ‘extreme fitness FOMO’ can do more harm than good for people 40 and up

Driven by status and events like Hyrox, many midlife Hongkongers are pushing themselves to the limit. But experts warn of the dangers.

Leslie Evangelista, a personal trainer and the head strength and conditioning coach at Hong Kong Sports Clinic, says that while someone in their 20s can “borrow from tomorrow and get away with it ... a midlife body keeps the receipts”. Photo: May Tse
Wellness

100kg dad struggled to keep up with his 4-year-old. How he lost 27kg in 6 months

On Father’s Day, Ayo Canlas reveals how he rapidly lost weight after ballooning to 100kg and now even competes in Hyrox races.

Canlas with daughter Arya in August 2022 (left) and June 2026. Photo: Ayo Canlas
Hong Kong economy

Will hosting Hyrox World Championships add muscle to Hong Kong’s tourism trade?

By hosting next year’s event, city could lure thousands of athletes who spend more and stay longer than average tourist, experts say.

Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau

Hong Kong to stage 2027 Hyrox World Championships in ‘full-circle moment’

From staging the inaugural competition in Asia-Pacific in 2022 with fewer than 1,000 athletes, Hong Kong saw some 20,000 take part this year.

Wellness

This Hong Kong executive lost 32kg in just 8 months. How did he do it?

Two years ago, Keizer Cheng had 37 per cent body fat, aching knees and trouble sleeping. Now he’s sculpted and doing Hyrox races.

Hong Kong executive Keizer Cheng in August 2024 (left) and in March 2025 after losing 32kg and trimming his body fat to 12.5 per cent. His fitness journey included a structured fitness programme and a new approach to eating. Photo: onepersonaltraininghk.com
Wellness

The benefits of running barefoot and the Hongkongers making shoeless strides

Hong Kong barefoot runners and hikers share the health benefits and risks of going shoeless and give advice on how to start training.

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Barefoot marathoner and Hyrox competitor Leo Chan runs shoeless in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park on May 13, 2026. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong NGO helping to break down fitness barriers for those with special needs

IncluFit recently partners running club to host charity run, supports visually impaired athletes to take part at Hong Kong Hyrox.

Health & Fitness

Hyrox Hong Kong saw dim sum sleds and a dragon boat row-off

Beyond wall balls and the leaderboard, the city’s functional fitness race transformed into a high-energy carnival for racers and spectators.

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Health & Fitness

Why Hong Kong has fallen for the high-octane spectacle of Hyrox

Fuelling the hybrid race’s popularity is its inclusive nature, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, and its festival-like atmosphere.

The Cigna Healthcare Hyrox Hong Kong 2026 races were held from May 8-10 at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
AsiaWorld-Expo

Hong Kong’s largest Hyrox event attracts fitness fanatics from over 60 countries

More than 19,500 competitors are expected to converge on AsiaWorld-Expo over the three days from Friday.

Visually impaired Hongkonger ready for challenge of making Hyrox debut in city

Max Lam will compete in mixed doubles alongside guide runner Aileen Wong, with pair sharing workout stations after three months of training.

Max Lam (left) will make his Hyrox debut in Saturday’s mixed doubles format alongside his event partner and guide runner Aileen Wong. Photo: Elson Li
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