Joanna Wietrzyk: Dominating Hyrox, 2/2 Major wins, can anyone beat her?!

We’re kicking off 2026 the only way that felt right — with Joanna Wietrzyk back on the podcast.

Jo was our very first guest of 2025, and since then, her career has gone stratospheric. From racing just a handful of times in Australia to Elite 15 Major wins, world podiums, and now a dream weekend racing on home soil in Melbourne — this season has been next level.

In this episode, we dive into what life looks like after winning 2/2 Majorss so far this season! Jo opens up about racing with less pressure, using each event as a learning opportunity, and treating the season as a build towards Worlds. We talk doubles racing with Jess Pettrow — why their partnership works so well, how they read each other mid-race, and why friendship matters just as much as fitness.

We also get into:

What it’s like racing mixed doubles with Hunter McIntyre
Racing fatigued and why Jo actually enjoys it
Why consistency beats chasing shortcuts
How transitions can make or break your race
The reality of rising competition in Hyrox
And what it really takes to move from rookie to elite

If you’re setting goals for the year ahead, this episode is a reminder that progress isn’t flashy — it’s built race by race, rep by rep.

Happy New Year. Let’s get into it. 🎧

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YouTube : @joannawietrzykk

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