90-Year-Old Widow Pushes 200-Pound Sled Training for Hyrox
After her husband died, this 83-year-old started doing her own yardwork. Now at 90, she's crushing gym workouts and preparing for her first competitive fitness race.
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9 stories tagged with "Hyrox"
German Athlete Smashes Record With 30,000 Burpees in 6 Days
A German physiotherapist just completed a full marathon distance using only burpee broad jumps, doing 30,000 reps over six days to raise money for children battling cancer. He shattered the previous world record by nearly 42 hours.
These 60-Somethings Just Competed at Fitness Worlds
While most people their age are slowing down, a group of women in their 60s are crushing HYROX World Championships. They're proving that age is just a number when it comes to serious athletic achievement.
72-Year-Old Breaks Fitness Record After 3 Hip Replacements
Carole Munro shattered the Hyrox world record in her age group by eight minutes, proving age and surgery are no match for determination. The Scottish grandmother only started training a few years ago after her son signed her up without warning.
24-Year-Old Breaks 53-Minute Barrier in Hyrox World Record
Dutch athlete Hidde Weersma just became the first person ever to complete a Hyrox race in under 53 minutes, crossing the finish line at 52:42 in only his third elite competition. He dedicated his world record win to his father, who passed away last November.
Athlete Shatters HYROX Record, First to Break 53 Minutes
A Dutch fitness racer just became the fastest man ever to complete one of the world's toughest hybrid competitions. Hidde Weersma's stunning comeback performance is rewriting what's possible in the rapidly growing sport of HYROX.
Hyrox Fitness Race Booms as Fun Way to Build Heart Health
A new fitness trend combining running and strength training is taking the world by storm, offering major health benefits while feeling less intimidating than traditional races. Experts share how beginners can safely train for Hyrox without injury.
Moroccan Athlete, 22, Wins HYROX Title in Italy
Hamza Najih trained himself to victory at an international fitness competition in Turin, beating hundreds of athletes from over 20 countries. The self-coached 22-year-old finished the grueling race in just over an hour, bringing Morocco its latest champion.
75-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Qualifies for World Championship
Annie Reid joined her local gym at 72 just hoping to run 2km. Three years later, the breast cancer survivor is heading to Sweden to compete in the HYROX World Championships.