HYROX bosses are under fire after failing to intervene when a competitor SOILED themselves during a race.
Footage circulating online shows the competitor at the Hyrox event in Beijing over the weekend with excrement running down their legs.
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Many commended them for pushing through to complete the event.
But others complained about the safety risks for rival competitors coming into contact with contaminated equipment.
The competitor completed the rowing machine, sled push and medicine ball throw sections of the multi-discipline indoor fitness competition after their accident.
Hyrox say they launched a “major cleanup operation” after the race which included sanitising equipment and replacing sections of the flooring.
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But some competitors are demanding an apology from organisers and a refund.
The athlete, who was the subject of backlash when footage of the race began circulating online, posted an Instagram story of themselves on an IV drip.
Alongside the story, which was subsequently deleted, was the message: “Go hard or go home… a win is a win. In all seriousness, thank you for all the support. I’ll be back soon x.”
Hyrox have condemned those giving the competitor a hard time.
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The German company wrote in a statement: “There is no place in our community for threats of violence or encouragement to harm an athlete.
“Any person identified as engaging in this behaviour – whether through comments, direct messages or social media – will be permanently banned from all Hyrox events.”
Those defending the competitor insist incidents like this are common for endurance athletes pushing to their physical limits.
Hyrox has exploded in popularity since their first event in 2018, with specialist gyms opening up around the world.