Paula Radcliffe defends Hyrox athlete who continued race after soiling herself

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Paula Radcliffe has defended the Hyrox athlete who caused global controversy by continuing in the race after soiling herself. The legendary British marathon runner, who famously relieved herself at the side of the London Marathon in 2005, said she can understand why Joanna Wietrzyk continued competing even though she defecated. The 52-year-old said she 'gets both sides' of the incident and explained what happened to her in 2005 - saying people still come up to her now thanking her as events often…