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Rebecca Orme

Rebecca Orme

Rebecca Orme is a Singapore-based FedEx executive — Managing Director, Southeast Asia Legal Lead — and a Hyrox enthusiast who appeared as a guest on the BBC's Asia Specific podcast.

Sep 18, 2026

9:44
What was your reaction to not just exactly what happened in Beijing, but all the handling, if you like, afterwards?
9:52
Yeah, and the irony is that post has been taken down as well and replaced with Mo's subsequent statement, which is a much better statement.
10:00
Although arguably it's probably too late because people have seen the initial post.
10:04
And I think, again, the everyday athlete is disappointed and surprised that that was the stance because it protected the athlete and didn't offer any apology to the others who had to go behind or beside her.
10:17
And I think there needs to be some deep consideration within the organisation as to what could be done better next time.
10:29
And maybe not being reactive to these sorts of things and being proactive, thinking what else could go wrong at these events and plan for it.
10:38
But I do think that there needs to be some reflection on remembering that this sport was founded for the everyday athlete.
14:05
Would you still continue participating in High Rocks? Could it be another fitness fad and you can move on to something else or would you stick with it?

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