Earlier this year in Chicago, Tim Wenisch etched his name into HYROX history by beating a stacked field of athletes and earning the title of World Champion. BOXROX caught up with him in his home gym in Germany to talk about the discipline, strategies, and mindset that propelled him to the top — and to hear his advice for athletes chasing their own HYROX goals
From Germany to the Top of the World
Tim’s journey to win the 2025 HYROX World Championship is the product of years of dedication.
With a background in sports (learn more in the video) that shaped his endurance, speed, and strength, he’s built the foundation to compete at the highest level. Now he is intelligently refining those skills and aspects of fitness with the precision required to stay ahead of the pack.
Training Like a Champion
When we asked him about his training, Tim emphasized the delicate balance between strength and endurance. For HYROX athletes, the challenge lies in combining power and strength for functional movements with the stamina to maintain a punishing pace across the long runs. Find out more in the video.
Health, Recovery and More
Success at the elite level isn’t just about training harder. Tim stressed the importance of recovery and health. You must know when to push and when to rest. Sleep, mobility work, and structured recovery sessions are an essential part of his formula to keep performance consistent.
We dive deeper with Tim into all of these topics, alongside his tips for all HYROX athletes, clothing, race day prep,
Check out the video if you want to find out what his 5km and 10km race times are. How fast can a HYROX world champ run these benchmarks?
