HYROX Women’s World Record Holder Is a Sub-3 Marathoner

Why It Matters

Wietrzyk’s dual dominance in both HYROX and traditional marathon distance showcases a new benchmark for all‑round athleticism, raising the profile of HYROX as a mainstream endurance sport and attracting sponsors and media attention to the rapidly expanding global fitness market.

Summary

Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk shattered her own HYROX women’s world record in Warsaw, finishing the eight‑kilometre run and eight high‑intensity stations in 54:25, well under the elite benchmark of 75 minutes. The 22‑year‑old also became a sub‑3‑hour marathoner, posting a 2:52:43 at the Sunshine Coast Marathon, adding to previous marathon times of 3:10 and 3:13. Her victory in Warsaw completes a historic HYROX “Grand Slam,” as she has won all four Elite 15 Majors this season, securing automatic qualification for the June world championships in Stockholm. HYROX, a hybrid fitness‑marathon format, has grown to over 550,000 participants across 80+ global events in 2025.