Hyrox has made significant strides in its quest for Olympic and Paralympic inclusion by partnering with World Triathlon, the sport's global governing body. This partnership recognizes 'hybrid racing' as a formal discipline, with competitions set to be held in three distinct formats: ultimate, fast, and ultra.

In an official statement, both organizations expressed that achieving Olympic and Paralympic status is their "ultimate ambition." Antonio Arimany, president of World Triathlon, emphasized that hybrid racing represents "a natural evolution for our movement." He highlighted that this collaboration will not only enhance World Triathlon's global presence but also provide national federations with new opportunities to increase participation and engage diverse audiences.

Christian Toetzke, co-founder of Hyrox, stated, "From the very beginning, our goal was to build a global sport that could earn a place on the world's biggest athletic stage." He views the partnership as a monumental step toward realizing that vision, asserting that hybrid racing is now officially on the path to the Olympics.

However, the response from the triathlon community has been mixed. Alex Yee, Great Britain's Olympic triathlon champion, conducted a poll on social media, revealing that 82% of his followers opposed the move. British triathlete Max Stapley criticized the announcement on Instagram, calling it "crap." Additionally, Polish Olympic triathlete Roksana Slupek expressed skepticism, questioning the relevance of the partnership for traditional triathlon.