On May 18, 2024, the 6th Cloud Marathon of the Shimao Strait Twin Towers in Xiamen was successfully held, and hundreds of runners gathered together to challenge themselves and climb new heights in the city. After fierce competition, the winners of the men's and women's groups were born respectively, who interpreted the spirit of "upward" with sweat and perseverance, showing the vitality and enthusiasm of the city of Xiamen.
The cloud marathon was held at the Shimao Strait Twin Towers in Xiamen, where runners had to climb 55 floors and a total of 1,879 steps until they reached the 300-meter-high cloud in Xiamen. With the sound of the starting gun, the runners rushed out of the starting line one after another, starting this test of physical strength and will. During the climb, they not only have to overcome the effects of gravity, but also have to move as fast as possible with their limited stamina to reach the finish line.
After fierce competition, Xue Jiandong won the championship in the men's group with an excellent time of 8 minutes and 10 seconds, and Zhong Xie Guo and Shen Binliang won the second and third places in 9 minutes 05 seconds and 9 minutes 18 seconds respectively. In the women's group, Chen Yanqing won the championship with an outstanding performance of 11 minutes and 22 seconds, followed by Lin Yufang and Zhou Xiaohui, who won the second and third places in 11 minutes 25 seconds and 11 minutes 37 seconds respectively. The organizer held a champagne celebration ceremony for the winners on the 58F Love Rooftop in Xiamen to celebrate this glorious moment.
This cloud marathon is not only a sports competition, but also a grand event for the city to rise. The players encouraged and supported each other in the competition, and completed this endurance battle together. Their perseverance and fighting spirit infected the audience, conveying a positive attitude towards life and the vitality of the city.
In addition, a physical examination area, a supply point, and a rescue point were also set up at the event site to ensure the safety of the players. Nearly 100 volunteer teams, security teams, and rescue teams worked together to escort the athletes, demonstrating the city's attention and support for sports.
As the organizer of the event, the Shimao Strait Twin Towers has been committed to promoting the upward development of the city and advocating a healthy lifestyle. By hosting multi-sport events such as the Cloud Marathon, the Shimao Strait Twin Towers not only provides a platform for runners to showcase themselves and challenge themselves, but also injects new vitality and motivation into the city.
Standing on the top of Egret Island, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Xiamen, the contestants felt the upward footprint and strength of the times. With the extensive response and participation of elite groups such as corporate white-collar workers, students, and sports enthusiasts, the cloud marathon has become a sports event with national influence and a witness and promoter of the city's upward growth.
The Shimao Strait Twin Towers will continue to explore new life in the city, and inject more vitality and impetus into the city by holding more diversified and higher-level sports events. At the same time, we will continue to advocate a healthy lifestyle, so that more people can feel the joy and positive energy brought by sports.