2026 HYROX World Championships
Congratulations Alyssa McElheny!
Alyssa McElheny is a rising Pro HYROX athlete from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who has achieved one of the fastest breakthroughs in the sport's history after transitioning from elite marathon running.
Running Background
Marathon PR: 2:34:27 (Indianapolis, Nov 2025) — qualified for U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials after 12 years of attempts
College: Division III All-American in 3,000m steeplechase at Calvin University
Running History: 23+ years; peaked at 90–105 miles/week; only one significant injury in 20+ years
Current Training: 55–60 miles/week + HYROX strength work; runs 7 days/week
Personal Story
Diagnosed childhood with Kawasaki disease (heart condition), which initially cast doubt on her ability to pursue sport seriously. She founded Village Rec Club run club and describes herself as "stubborn" with a mindset built for long-term goals.
Her steeplechase background (broken rhythm by barriers) translates well to HYROX's stop-start format. Her taller, muscular physique — a limitation in marathon — becomes an advantage in strength-based HYROX movements like sled push, SkiErg, and wall balls.
Now HYROX is her main focus, and she says: "I think my body and brain are built for this sport".
Congratulation Dylan Scott! Such a crazy finish!
Dylan Scott is a top HYROX elite athlete from the USA, known for his smart, tactical racing and consistent results at the sport’s highest level. He’s one of HYROX’s most experienced competitors, with multiple World Championship appearances and a reputation for staying controlled under pressure.
Congratulations 2026 Hyrox Elite 15 Women's Pro Doubles World Champions:
Vivian Tafuto and Lauren Weeks
Vivian Tafuto is a U.S.-based HYROX Elite 15 athlete known for her massive aerobic engine, consistent podium performances, and world-record doubles racing—all while working full-time as an actuary.
Lauren Weeks is an American HYROX Elite 15 athlete and three-time HYROX World Champion known for dominating the sport while balancing motherhood and elite competition.
Congratulations 2026 Hyrox Elite 15 Mens Pro Doubles World Champions:
Tim Wenisch & Alexander Roncevic
Tim Wenisch is a German HYROX Elite 15 athlete and 2025 HYROX World Champion known as "the machine" for his metronomic pacing and elite running speed.
Alexander Rončević (often spelled "Alexander Roncevic") is an Austrian HYROX Elite 15 athlete, HYROX World Champion, and the current Men's Pro world record holder in the sport.
What is the Hyrox World Championship?
The HYROX 2026 World Championship is the PUMA HYROX World Championships Stockholm, held June 18–21, 2026 at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
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