Hybrid Sport Media

The Road to Stockholm is almost complete...
In this very special preview episode, we're joined by Ian Kay and Chris Bayens to break down the highly anticipated 25-26 HYROX World Championships at Stockholm's Strawberry Arena on 18-21 June.
From Joanna Wietrzyk's pursuit of HYROX domination and Lauren Weeks' challenge to stop her, to perhaps the deepest men's Elite 15 field we've ever seen, we dive into every major storyline, dark horse, podium prediction and championship contender across the Elite 15 solo and doubles divisions.
We also discuss the return of the Mixed Relay Invitational, prize money, the future of HYROX's qualification system and the major changes coming next season—including the end of the Major races, the introduction of Challenger Division and the new points-based pathway to elite competition.
If you're watching the World Championships next week, this is your complete guide to the Road to Stockholm - the final stretch!

Fitness racing is evolving fast - and GRID Hybrid is helping lead the charge!
In this episode, we sit down with founder Nicola MacBeth to unpack how GRID went from an idea inside the fitness industry to one of the fastest-growing team racing formats across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
Nicola shares the story behind creating the GRID race format, the realities of running large-scale fitness events behind the scenes, and how gyms are benefiting from being part of the movement. We also dive into the future of fitness racing in the APAC region, the importance of strong female leadership within the industry and the long-term vision for GRID beyond 2026.
You can find out more about GRID here.

On this episode of the Hybrid Sport Media podcast, we sit down with rising HYROX star Alyssa McElheny following her breakthrough Elite 15 qualification at the Warsaw Major, where she ran an incredible 55:56 - the third-fastest HYROX women’s time ever.
We dive into her background as a professional marathon runner, her journey to a 2:34:27 marathon and qualification for the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials, plus how she transitioned from pure endurance running into one of the fastest-rising athletes in fitness racing. Alyssa breaks down the biggest differences between a marathon engine and a HYROX engine, the challenge of compromised running, and what surprised her most stepping into the Elite 15 field.
We also talk about her rapid progression in the sport, balancing marathon training with HYROX prep, lessons learned from Warsaw, and how she’s preparing for the Elite 15 World Championships in Stockholm. If you want insight into what it takes to compete at the highest level in both endurance running and HYROX, this episode is a must-listen and Alyssa is definitely one to watch!

Former pro triathlete turned HYROX athlete - Matt Slee - joins the podcast after his stellar performance at the APAC Elite Regional last month. Currently ranked #41 globally under the new Hyrox points system, Matt has gone from his first HYROX race in Melbourne in 2024 to finishing 5th in his first Elite 15 solo race, while also taking out his first elite doubles race alongside James Kelly.
In this episode, Matt breaks down the transition from triathlon into HYROX, why endurance athletes seem to thrive in the sport, and what really happened during the APAC Elite 15 Regional (including his wall balls!) We also dive deep into elite doubles racing, discussing his strategy, communication, pacing, race dynamics, and how he and JK plan to develop into one of the strongest pairings globally.
You can find Matt Slee on Instagram at matt.s.slee - he likes coffee and running fast!

In this week’s episode, we welcome back one of the fastest-rising names in the HYROX Elite 15 - Australia's Calypso Sheridan.
Fresh off an incredible APAC Regional weekend where she qualified for both Elite 15 solos and doubles, we talk about her journey towards going all in on HYROX. We unpack her breakthrough Brisbane performances, lessons learned from racing her first Elite 15 event in Hamburg, and how she and Meg Martin have built a formidable doubles partnership.
Calypso also shares what it’s like balancing HYROX with modern pentathlon training in Egypt and how she manages training across multiple high-performance disciplines.
A must-listen for HYROX fans, hybrid athletes and anyone curious about what it takes to compete at the very top of multiple sports.