Martina McIntyre sets to compete at Hyrox World Championships in Sweden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Martina McIntyre, a 60-year-old fitness instructor from Luton, is set to compete in the Hyrox World Championships starting Thursday in Stockholm, Sweden. McIntyre gained entry after winning her age category in an earlier event at Olympia in London, where she completed the course in one hour and 23 minutes. Having trained intensely since retiring as a midwife in 2020, she has embraced a new career in fitness and is excited yet nervous about the upcoming competition. This event features eight 1km running legs paired with various workout stations.
- •McIntyre represents Great Britain at the Hyrox World Championships.
- •The event begins on June 18, 2026, in Stockholm.
- •She previously won her age category in a Hyrox event earlier this year.
- •McIntyre became a personal fitness instructor after retiring in 2020.
- •The competition format includes running and diverse workout stations.
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Woman, 60, to compete in World Hyrox Championships
"She says she is feeling nervous ahead of the event this week.
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