Meishan, China, April 24 (Qi Yuting, Liu Zhongjun) On the 24th, the 2021 Qianhe Meishan East Slope Half Marathon and National Half Marathon Championship (Dongpo Station) (referred to as:"Dongma") started in Meishan, Sichuan. After fierce competition, Wang Tao won the men's championship with a net time of 1 hour 07 minutes and 16 seconds, and Liu Meng won the women's group with a net time of 1 hour, 18 minutes and 41 seconds.
It is reported that more than 15,000 runners from all over the country gathered in Meishan, and they set off from Dongpo Urban Wetland Park to enjoy the park, see the beautiful scenery, and measure the heritage and charm of the Thousand Years Poetry Book City with their footsteps.
Marathon runners dash the line instantly. Photo by Liu Zhongjun
Wang Tao, from Gansu, is a student at the School of Physical Education of Northwest Normal University and came to Meishan for the first time to participate in a marathon. "The 'East Malaysia' track is challenging for the athletes, the difficulty gradually increases in the second half, but the audience is very enthusiastic, especially in the final few kilometers of the sprint stage, listening to their cheers and shouting, the running has become easier." Taking the opportunity of "East Malaysia" and admiring the beauty of Meishan, Wang Tao expressed satisfaction with his achievements and experience.
"The difficulty of 'East Malaysia' is higher than that of other similar events I participated in, and to win the first place is to break through myself again and make progress, and I am very happy!" Liu Meng, from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, has always loved to run marathons, and "East Malaysia" is her fourth marathon this year. "I will have the opportunity to come to Meishan to participate in the marathon in the future, and I am very motivated by the beautiful scenery and enthusiasm here."
Since its inception in 2018, through the efforts of one session and the accumulation of bit by bit, "East Malaysia" has become a business card displayed by Meishan to the outside world, comprehensively demonstrating the urban image of Meishan poetry culture, ecological and livable city brand, and open and inclusive urban temperament.
"East Horse" half-way group women's award scene. Photo by Liu Zhongjun
As a special guest, gymnastics Olympic champion Feng Zhe also participated in the "East Malaysia" event and led the way. "Meishan holds a national fitness activity, and strives to pass on the spirit of sports to goodness and beauty, so that everyone can truly live in a happy city." Feng Zhe said: "Seeing so many people participate in and watch the event this time makes people feel that the city has regained its vitality after the epidemic, especially the holding of the marathon, which will significantly enhance the image and economy of the local city." ”
The medal is a tribute to the finishers, and it is a perfect fit between the city's culture and modern sportsmanship. The "East Horse" designed two kinds of medals, mainly composed of the city landmark building Vision Building, the city super IP teenager Su Dongpo, Su Dongpo verses, the name of the event, etc., using a circular hollowing model, based on international blue, the back of the medal is specially designed with an embedded magnetic nameplate, highlighting the exclusivity of the medal. (End)
Source: China News Network