Four Griffith athletes have qualified to attend the Hyrox World Championships this June in Chicago, USA.

Andy Gamble and Bethany Carver qualified in the mixed pairs event, after qualifying in the top spot at the recent Sydney event.

Tanya De Rossi and Joel Spencer will contest the women’s pairs event, after their solid showing at the recent Melbourne event.

Gym-owner Andy also qualified with another athlete and will contest the men’s pairs championship as well.

The team will join the top-placed athletes from across the world to contest the championships, in the fast-growing sport, and are now ramping up trainings and fundraising efforts.

They will host a run day and raffles on May 17, with details to follow.

There are also opportunities for corporate sponsorships, by contacting Andy on 0409 605 607.

What is HYROX?

Unlike traditional races or obstacle courses, HYROX events follow an identical format, where ever they are in the world.

Eight exercise stations are interspersed with 1km runs. It's that simple.

The standardised format ensures each race is identical, providing a level playing field for all competitors.

In HYROX, participants run a total of eight kilometres broken up into 1km blocks, with each kilometre followed by a different workout station that has to be completed as fast as possible.

The eight demanding workout stations include everything from rowing and sled pushing to wall balls and burpees.

It's not for the faint hearted!

Here's a breakdown of a HYROX race structure:

• 1km run

• 1,000m Ski Erg

• 1km run

• 50m Sled Push

• 1km run

• 50m Sled Pull

• 1km run

• 80m Burpee Broad Jumps

• 1km run

• 1,000m Row

• 1km run

• 200m Farmers Carry

• 1km run

• 100m Sandbag Lunges

• 1km run

• 75/ 100 Wall Balls