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What it takes to conquer a HYROX competition
Reggie Mboya, a fitness trainer and enthusiast, exercises during a workout session at Sosh Fitness gym, located at Signature Mall along Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on April 30, 2026.
Photo credit: Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation Media Group
Last month, hundreds of athletes converged on the Cape Town International Convention Centre for HYROX Cape Town 2026. Reggie Mboya, a Kenyan trainer, was among the 717 men who lined up for the challenge.
He finished top in the men's open and 20th overall, completing the race in one hour and nine minutes. Not only did his performance demonstrate his physical capacity, but it also highlighted the discipline and sacrifice that had guided him to this remarkable level.
