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China’s criteria for humanoid robot IPOs may be hard to meet
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The dark side of Hyrox: From deaths to accusations of bullying, the scandals surrounding the $700m ‘toxic and ego-driven’ work-out sport – after athlete was allowed to continue competing despite soiling herself
Images of a Hyrox star accidentally soiling herself during a competition in China – before carrying on regardless…
Joanna Wietrzyk’s Puma clothing range disappears after Hyrox race incident
It is unclear when or why the references were removed. Wietrzyk still lists Puma Training in her Instagram…
In Focus | China’s rocket boom turns Hainan into a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?
As technological developments augur an era of renewed space exploration, China is aiming to become a major player.…
The Hyrox pro who shocked the world: Australian ex netballer, 24, who carried on competing after soiling herself at event in China with her ‘a win is a win’ mentality, is trendy sport’s world record holder
A professional Hyrox star shot to wider international fame this week but not quite in the way she…
Backlash against ‘toxic’ and ‘ego-driven’ Hyrox grows after athlete is allowed to continue competing despite soiling herself – as critics say work-out sport has reached ‘its lowest point’
Had it taken place in a gym, swimming facility or, in fact, almost any other indoor public space,…
Hyrox announces rule change after Australian athlete won event despite soiling herself – with bosses apologising for allowing her to continue
Hyrox organisers have confirmed immediate rule changes after a female athlete was allowed to continue while covered in…
Hyrox co-founder apologises after Joanna Wietrzyk competed after bowel incontinence
“Hyrox made a mistake by not reacting immediately during the race. “In the end it is my job…