Athlete and role model, Joanna Wietrzyk, hopes to win her fourth HYROX race
Thousands of athletes are testing their fitness this weekend in a challenging Hyrox event. See all the pictures.
Melbourne City
Don't miss out on the headlines from Melbourne City. Followed categories will be added to My News.
An athlete and role model is hoping to win her fourth HYROX race on the weekend.
HYROX will be hosting its second race of the year — a Christmas event — at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday and Sunday, where more than 10,000 racers expected to compete in the competition.
The HYROX race — that encourages participants to challenge themselves and connect with the community — consists of a 1km run leading to a functional workout station that is repeated eight times, and competitor Joanna Wietrzyk hopes to take home the gold.
Ms Wietrzyk had a recent win at the Elite 15 Hong Kong Major, placed third at the Amsterdam Major in October and had three HYROX Australia race wins in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
She said taking part in the Hong Kong Major was a “dream come true”.
Get the latest news straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our email newsletters.
“I am so proud to take home the win against the best Hyrox athletes in the world,” Ms Wietrzyk said.
Ms Wietrzy has also set a new record in her age group, holding a time of 1 hour and 46 seconds, and her success has inspired a new wave of female athletes, as well as demonstrating that fitness racing is accessible to everyone.
More Coverage
Join the conversation
Arrest made after Melbourne anti-Semitic protest
The alleged leader of an anti-Semitic protest outside state parliament on Friday has been arrested and released pending charges.
Read more
Revealed: Most bizarre items stolen in 2024
Victoria’s thieves have stolen some truly bizarre items this year. From gorilla statues to live reptiles to McDonalds merchandise, here is a list of all the strangest stolen items this year.
Read more