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650 people competed in Hyrox’s first event. Now it’s a global sport with 1.5 million annual participants
Moritz Fürste is a three-time Olympic field hockey medalist who co-founded Hyrox in Hamburg in 2017, after the city’s failed Olympic bid. Hyrox has since grown into a global fitness racing sport, with around 16,000 affiliated gyms, 121 events in 34 countries and a projected 2026 revenue of $270 million.
TL;DR
- Moritz Fürste, a decorated Olympic field hockey player, co-founded Hyrox in Hamburg in 2017.
- Hyrox has grown into a global fitness racing sport with approximately 16,000 affiliated gyms.
- The sport is projected to host 121 events in 34 countries and achieve $270 million in revenue by 2026.
- Fürste sees hybrid racing as a potential future Olympic discipline.