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Gethin Jones says ‘best ever' as he enjoys huge Welsh event after hospital gown pic
Gethin Jones says 'best ever' as he enjoys huge Welsh event after hospital gown pic
Originally from Cardiff, the presenter once came close to a professional rugby career, having previously trialled with Manchester-based team Sale Sharks
Television presenter Gethin Jones
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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
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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.'
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.
The BBC Morning Live shared on his Instagram story that he sadly could not take part in the epic sport event, Hyrox, which is taking place in Cardiff's Principality Stadium this weekend
(Image: Gethin Jones / Instagram )
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.
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You can read more about the Hyrox event here.
