Joanna Wietrzyk, an Australian Hyrox athlete, had a messy accident during a race in Beijing on September 12, but continued to compete and won.
The incident has made global headlines, with videos of Wietrzyk using communal equipment while soiled going viral.
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The incident highlights the physical and mental challenges of competitive sports
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