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A veteran's new breakthrough: Dong Guojian
In an unusual morning light, the streets of Xiamen in 2024 resounded with the sound of a marathon starting gun. In the crowd, a man in a red sportswear stood out, he was the dazzling star of China's marathon industry - Dong Guojian. The 37-year-old is facing another major challenge in his career, and his eyes are full of unyielding light.
Marathon, China's challenge
Looking back on history, marathons have always been the "short board" of Chinese track and field. Since the inception of the Olympic marathon, African runners have almost monopolized all gold medals. But in the Olympic arenas in Beijing, London and Rio, the Chinese team has always been trying to find a breakthrough. In this context, Dong Guojian's name has gradually become synonymous with the Chinese marathon.
From London to Xiamen: Dong Guojian's Growth Trajectory
In the 2012 London Olympics, although Dong Guojian ranked 54th, he did not give up. Four years later, he won the Chongqing International Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes and 42 seconds and qualified for the Rio Olympics. In Rio, he moved up to 29th place. The relentless athlete set a new personal record of 2:08:28 in the Berlin Marathon in Germany, despite passing the prime of his career.
Winning the championship again: the journey from Xi'an to Xiamen
In the Xi'an Marathon last season, Dong Guojian won the championship again with a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes and 45 seconds, becoming the pride of China's marathon. After Xi'an, he set foot on the track of the 2024 Xiamen Marathon. In this competition, in addition to Dong Guojian, there are also top Chinese players such as Yang Shaohui, He Jie and Peng Jianhua.
Xiamen Marathon: A New Beginning
The 2024 Xiamen Marathon has become another highlight moment in Dong Guojian's career. With a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes and 38 seconds, he not only won the domestic championship, but also proved his strength again in the cheers of the audience. Although African players still occupy the championship throne, Dong Guojian's efforts and persistence have won the respect and praise of countless people.
Dong Guojian: The power of perseverance
On the track of the Xiamen Marathon, Dong Guojian's every step was full of strength and determination. The 37-year-old veteran has proved to the world with his persistence that age is not a limit, but a valuable asset. His story has inspired generations of Chinese long-distance runners and has become the soul of China's marathon.
Behind the Xiamen Marathon: The Rise of China's Marathon
Xiamen Marathon is not only a race, but also a microcosm of the development of marathon in China. From Beijing to London, from Rio to Tokyo, every Olympic Games has witnessed the progress and challenges of marathon sports in China. Dong Guojian and his companions are the best witnesses of this process.
A different face to the game
In addition to Dong Guojian's dazzling performance, the 2024 Xiamen Marathon has other highlights. On the field, China's new generation of athletes showed an encouraging competitive state and competed with international players. Every runner's running is a challenge to their own limits and an interpretation of the spirit of the marathon.
Off-field stories
Every start of the Xiamen Marathon is not only a race for athletes, but also a festival for the city. On both sides of the street, the cheers and cheers of the spectators made up the beautiful notes of the game. Everyone's face is full of love for sportsmanship and support for the players.
It's not just about victory
For Dong Guojian, the Xiamen Marathon is not only a victory, but also a new leap in his career. Every step he takes conveys the message of perseverance and struggle, inspiring more people to fall in love with marathons and sports.
Dong Guojian's future
Although he is old, Dong Guojian's road to movement is far from over. In the face of the next challenges, he will continue to write the history of Chinese marathons in his own way. Whether in the domestic arena or on the international stage, Dong Guojian will be an indelible stroke of the Chinese marathon.