Out soccer stud Jake Williamson sets a world record in athletics & thirst traps
and world record for Hyrox, completing his run in 56:44. The competition, which is exploding in the U.K. fitness world, includes a 1-km run (about .6 miles) and one functional movement.
Competitors repeat that cycle eight times. Though Williamson underwent back surgery just five weeks ago, he came away victorious. “It felt quite comfortable on the day so I’m excited to go even faster,” he told Outsports. “I just now need to be able to do the same at that heavier weight.”Williamson celebrated his accomplishment on Instagram with a heart-palpating video of his win. “World Record Holder!!,” he posted. “You don’t say that every day.”That’s right!A post shared by Jake Williamson (@jake_williamsonpt)If there was any doubt about the physical toll of Hyrox, Williamson included a photo of himself vomiting into a trash bin.
