In a report sourced from BarBend, seven‑time CrossFit Games champion Tia‑Clair Toomey‑Orr competed in the Mixed Doubles at the 2025 HYROX World Championships on June 14 but later withdrew from the Women’s Pro Doubles Elite with partner Joanna Wietrzyk.
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Illness Sparks Withdrawal
Toomey‑Orr and mixed doubles partner James Newbury raced at the HYROX World Championships in Chicago, finishing fifth in their 30–39 age division with a time of 56:01.
Multiple sources confirmed that Toomey‑Orr was battling illness, prompting her to forgo the scheduled Women’s Pro Doubles Elite race with Wietrzyk. No specific illness was disclosed.
Doubles Division Upset
The Women’s Pro Doubles Elite unfolded without Toomey‑Orr and Wietrzyk. Instead, the pairing of Lauren Griffith and Lauren Weeks triumphed in first place, clocking in at 54:58.
Top five finishers, Women’s Pro Doubles Elite 15
| Place | Athletes | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Griffith & Lauren Weeks | 0:54:58 |
| 2 | Lucy Procter & Sinéad Bent | 0:55:07 |
| 3 | Linda Meier & Viola Oberländer | 0:55:47 |
| 4 | Kate Davey & Zara Piergianni | 0:56:33 |
| 5 | Margot & Charlotte Vandenlindenloof | 0:56:58 |
Had Toomey‑Orr and Wietrzyk competed with their previous best time of 54:24, they would have claimed top honors.
Rising HYROX Star
Toomey‑Orr’s foray into HYROX over recent months has made waves. She and Newbury qualified for the World Championships in the 30–39 Mixed Doubles division, and she also secured a spot in the Women’s Pro Doubles Elite 15 alongside Wietrzyk.
Their withdrawal marks a notable absence from a highly anticipated showdown.
Balancing HYROX and CrossFit
While preparing for the HYROX World Championships, Tia‑Clair Toomey‑Orr continued her CrossFit pursuits.
She secured her 10th CrossFit Games berth by winning the Torian Pro, the in‑person qualifying event held in Brisbane, Australia.
Focused increasingly on HYROX, Toomey‑Orr is stepping back from elite CrossFit events—but her Games qualification suggests she may return in August at the CrossFit Games in Albany, New York, scheduled August 1–3, should she accept the invitation.
What This Means
- Toomey‑Orr’s expertise across disciplines remains undeniable, from CrossFit dominance to HYROX competitiveness.
- Her illness halted an anticipated Pro Doubles pairing, opening the door for other elite athletes to excel.
- Her potential return to Albany teases more headline performances by a contender redefining multi‑sport athleticism.
