Gethin jones says ‘best ever’ as he enjoys huge welsh event

ORIGINALLY FROM CARDIFF, THE PRESENTER ONCE CAME CLOSE TO A PROFESSIONAL RUGBY CAREER, HAVING PREVIOUSLY TRIALLED WITH MANCHESTER-BASED TEAM SALE SHARKS 15:09, 01 Jun 2025Updated 18:09, 01

Jun 2025 Gethin Jones has hailed a major Welsh sporting event as the “best ever” after joining the crowds at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, despite not being able to take part himself.

Sharing his excitement on Instagram, the presenter posted a photo from the HYROX fitness competition, joking about his friend’s post-race celebration: “58.39 for @dimmickpt and

@tommybizzburnell . I think Sam has found a new @hyroxuk partner… he kissed Tommy at the end. “He’s never kissed me. What an epic event, in one of the best stadiums in the world.” _For the

latest TV and showbiz gossip __sign up to our newsletter_ The friends then treated themselves to a big pancake breakfast in the city centre. It came just after he shared a hospital gown

selfie on his Instagram story giving a thumbs down but saying his voice was 'fully fit.' Article continues below The BBC Morning Live host shared on Friday that he sadly could not

take part in the event, which saw thousands come to Cardiff to try out the latest fitness trend, Hyrox. See more on the regime, here and more pictures from the Principalty Stadium event. The

image showed the presenter in a hospital gown, a thumb down and appearing to look disappointed. He noted: “No Hyrox for me this weekend. But voice is fully fit to cheer on [Sam Dimmick] and

[Tommy Burnell]". “This will be the first time ever Hyrox is hosted in Wales.” Originally from Cardiff, the presenter once came close to a professional rugby career, having previously

trialled with Manchester-based team Sale Sharks. Earlier this year, he teamed up with his friend and former Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy for a muddy trail adventure at One Planet Adventure

in Denbighshire. He also took on the intense Wheely Big Challenge in March - rollerblading for 24 hours alongside his Morning Live co-host Helen Skelton to raise money for Red Nose Day. The

'fitness racing' event Hyrox has seen thousands of people take part and over a three-day event, which takes place from May 30 to June 1. Article continues below You can read more

about the Hyrox event here. Also, catch up with what Gethin got up to in Cardiff during the Hyrox event, in our latest story, here.