Today (April 6),
"Three Gorges Pinghu • Ten Thousand Horses Galloping"
The 2024 Chongqing Wanzhou Lake Marathon is coming as scheduled.
from more than 30 regions in 8 countries around the world
15,000 marathon enthusiasts gathered in Pinghu Wanzhou,
participated in this sports feast together,
Got a taste of the city's unique charm.
Ten thousand horses galloped and ran hotly
It is understood that
This competition is certified by the Chinese Athletics Association,
Chongqing Municipal Sports Bureau guidance,
A1 marathon event hosted by Wanzhou District People's Government,
It aims to allow runners to challenge speed and passion,
Experience Wanzhou in depth
The unique charm of the city surrounded by mountains and rivers.
The race features a full marathon (42.195 km),
Half Marathon (21.0975 km)
and a mini-marathon (6 km).
This competition attracted a large number of people
Strong professional players participated.
In addition to domestic players,
There are also
United States, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia
Foreign players from other countries participated,
It adds a strong international atmosphere to the competition.
6 a.m.,
In the assembly area of the marathon starting point of Wanzhou Stadium,
The joyful atmosphere has spread.
As the starting gun sounds,
Ready to go
Rush out of the starting point like an arrow from a string.
The contestants are accompanied by dynamic music,
With vigorous steps,
Rushing to the track like a tidal wave.
Beside the track, the cheers came and went,
Cheer on the contestants.
Among the contestants, there are professional players who are in the front,
There are also marathon enthusiasts who are not to be left behind;
There are lively and immature children, energetic young and middle-aged people,
There are also silver-haired old men.
The oldest participant is 87 years old.
Their participation was for this marathon
Adds more color and vibrancy.
Together, we will protect the event
Chongqing Wanzhou Lake Marathon in 2024,
As the second marathon in Wanzhou,
It has been prepared for a long time and has been tempered a lot.
In order to allow runners to challenge speed and passion at the same time,
You can also enjoy the city of Pinghu Wanzhou,
landscapes and idyllic landscapes,
The route of this event is carefully planned,
It runs through the national 4A-level scenic spot "Three Gorges Pinghu Tourist Area".
Contestants are located from
Starting from Wangjiang Park on the main road of Wanzhou District,
Along the way, pass through the Xishan Bell Tower, the Red Sand Moraine Waterfront Ecological Park,
Sakuradu Sports Park, Three Gorges Immigration Memorial Hall,
Sansheng Lucky Square and other scenic spots,
Let every runner be on the run
You can feel the beauty and vitality of Wanzhou.
In order to ensure the smooth running of the race, 21 medical stations, 30 ambulances, 50 cycling ambulance teams and 70 AED automatic external defibrillators were set up along the course, as well as 50 emergency runners and 430 medical volunteers. These measures ensure that emergency measures can be taken within the golden 3 minutes in the event of an emergency, and immediately sent to more than 5 designated hospitals for proper treatment. At the same time, the supply of medical supplies such as ice spray and sugar and salt water, as well as beverages and mineral water, has been increased to escort the smooth progress of this "Ten Thousand Horses".
In addition, Chongqing Three Gorges Media Group, as the organizer of the event, dispatched nearly 100 elite soldiers to serve the competition through a number of tedious preparations in the early stage, contributing an indispensable force to the successful conclusion of the event.
furthermore
More than 3,000 volunteers were recruited for this year's event.
They are on the front lines of competition, medical care, security,
With a warm smile and meticulous service,
Become the entire 42.195 km track
An indispensable warm-hearted existence.
Wanke comes to visit and praises Wanzhou
"1 hour, 6 minutes and 4 seconds!" said Njeri Jeremia Njenga from Kenya who crossed the finish line and won first place in the men's half marathon, winning applause from the audience.
Immediately afterwards, mainland player Ding Changqin won the women's half marathon championship with a time of 1 hour, 12 minutes and 45 seconds.
Zhang Xuekang won the first place in the men's full marathon with a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes and 52 seconds.
Kenya's Caroline Chepkurui Tuigong also performed well, finishing first in the women's full marathon with a time of 2:45:13.
Ding Changqin said with a smile in an interview: "Familiar tracks, familiar faces, familiar feelings, I am so happy to come to Wanzhou to compete again." She said that after competing in Wanzhou last year, she missed the grilled fish here, so she came here again this year and was very happy to win the women's half marathon again.
At the terminal of Wanzhou Sports Center, the participants who completed the race were filled with "happy" smiles on their faces. Chen Hong, a Beijing-based participant, said: "This year's competition in Wanzhou feels great, the track scenery is different, and the popularity is also very strong. This competition not only allowed me to achieve a personal best, but more importantly, I tasted authentic Wanzhou grilled fish here, which doubled my happiness. ”
Zhang Chufeng, a contestant from Hubei, also said: "This is my second time in Chongqing Wanzhou, and the scenery along the way is beautiful and I am very happy. Today, I passed by Wanzhou Xishan Park, Honghuadi Wharf and other Internet celebrity check-in points. Next, I have to stay and savor the culture and cuisine of Wanzhou, especially the grilled fish in Wanzhou, which must be tasted. ”
Many foreign runners have said that signing up for this "Ten Thousand Horses" is not only to participate in the long-distance running race, but also to find an opportunity to "take a break in the busy", come to Wanzhou to have a good tour, taste the food here, feel the beautiful scenery here, and double the happiness. Here, they not only challenged themselves, but also gained unforgettable memories and wonderful experiences.
Reporter: Xiang Tao, Ran Mengjun, Hou Benyan, Fu Zuoqiao, He Zhong, Tang Mengxuan, Yan Xianwen, Wang Nian, Li Jinke, Xiang Shunhao, Liao Junyi
Special photography|Wang Hongping, Shi Zongli, You Xiaoming, He Hongze, Jiang Jinsong, Chen Qing, Mu Lunjiang, Wu Bo, Shi Guangyan
Edited by Xing Wanyin
Editor|Luo Yong Yang Yuangang
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