The 2024 HYROX World Championships: Megan Jacoby and Alexander Roncevic Reign Supreme
On June 7-9, 2024, the Palais des Expositions – Nice Acropolis in Nice, France, hosted the highly anticipated 2024 HYROX World Championships. The competition boasted a $150,000 prize pool, drawing the top ELITE 15 athletes in both the men’s and women’s divisions to compete for the title of HYROX World Champion.
After navigating eight rigorous functional fitness stations interspersed with one-kilometer runs, Megan Jacoby and Alexander Roncevic emerged victorious, claiming the coveted HYROX World Champion titles.
Jacoby’s performance was nothing short of remarkable, as she became the lone female athlete to complete the course in under 60 minutes, crossing the finish line in 59:59. The defending HYROX World Champion, Lauren Weeks, secured the runner-up position, finishing nearly four minutes behind Jacoby.
In the men’s division, half of the field finished the race in under an hour, with the top three athletes – Alexander Roncevic, Michael Sandbach, and James Kelly – all clocking sub-57-minute times. The defending HYROX World Champion, Hunter McIntyre, rounded out the top five.
The event also featured the HYROX Pro singles divisions, where Seka Arning and Hidde Weersma emerged victorious in the women’s and men’s categories, respectively.
“The 2024 HYROX World Championships demonstrated the continued growth and popularity of the HYROX competition, with athletes from around the globe showcasing their exceptional strength, endurance, and determination.”
The next HYROX race on the calendar is HYROX Melbourne, scheduled for June 7-9, 2024, followed by HYROX Singapore on June 29, 2024.
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