Hyrox was founded in Germany in 2017 by Christian Toetzke, a seasoned event organiser, and Moritz Fürste, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in field hockey. The idea was to create a fitness competition that combines functional training with endurance in a standardised format. The goal was to make a challenging yet accessible event for athletes of all levels. Since its introduction, Hyrox has rapidly gained popularity, expanding to numerous countries and attracting thousands of participants worldwide. It has become a global fitness phenomenon, offering a unique and competitive platform for fitness enthusiasts to test their limits and achieve their personal best.