Injured runners in the Gansu Mountain Marathon tell about their experiences by biting their tongues and lips to keep themselves awake
On May 22, an accident occurred in the 100-kilometer cross-country marathon held in Jingtai County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province.
Affected by abrupt and extreme weather, severe weather such as hail, freezing rain, and strong wind occurred between 20 kilometers and 31 kilometers in the high-altitude stage. The temperature dropped sharply and 21 contestants were killed.
Yesterday (23rd), the headquarter reporters met the wounded in Jingtai County Hospital in Baiyin, Gansu. They told reporters about their experience at the time of the incident.
Lan Renxun from Quanzhou, Fujian has six years of marathon cross-country running experience and runs four or five 100-kilometer cross-country races across the country every year.
This year is the second time he has participated in the Yellow River Stone Forest Mountain Marathon cross-country race. After the second check-in point, he suddenly encountered severe weather with strong wind and rain.
Participant Lan Renxun from Quanzhou, Fujian: The
wind is very strong, I feel that there may be levels 7 or 8, basically you can't stand up.
Because I have trekking poles, I took two trekking poles so I could stand there.
I also took a look at the weather in the morning. It shows 9°C to 24°C, and it is 9 o'clock. The temperature at that time, according to the daytime, should be above 18°C, so you definitely won't wear that much.
I prepared the jacket for the evening.
With the strong wind, there was still rain, but Lan Renxun's body was still hot due to exercise at the time. He felt that the bad weather could not stop him from moving forward, but soon his body lost heat.
Lan Renxun, a contestant from Quanzhou, Fujian:
I felt that I was in good shape before, and I kept walking. If I feel that way, I will withdraw.
I didn't know when the hypothermia began to appear, I only knew it when it was more serious.
At the beginning of hypothermia, it should be blurred vision. At that time, it may appear (hyperthermia), and it must be moderate (hyperthermia) when the consciousness becomes blurred later.
Participant Wang Jinmin from Chongqing also suddenly lost his temperature, and within a few minutes his hands and feet began to lose strength.
Chongqing contestant Wang Jinmin:
I have dismantled the insulation blanket for a long time, and I can’t hold it in my hand. The wind is too strong, so I watched it fly away from my hand.
Fearing that the rescue team could not find himself in time, Wang Jinmin did not choose to find a place to shelter from the wind and rain, but used various methods to keep himself awake and wait for the rescuers.
Chongqing contestant Wang Jinmin: At the
beginning, I still have a little bit of strength in my hands. I can pinch myself. I can't pinch myself at the back. I feel weak. I have no feeling in my hands and feet. I will bite with my teeth, bit my tongue, and bit my lip.
The hand was already on the ground, so he lowered his head and hit his hand vigorously, keeping a certain level of clarity.
I want to see my family by all means.
At 21:00 on May 22, Wang Jinmin was found by the rescue team who went up the mountain to search and rescue. The rescuers safely transferred him using stretchers and ropes and sent him to Jingtai County Hospital for treatment.
Among the 5 wounded who were sent to Jingtai County People’s Hospital for treatment, except for one who requested to leave the hospital on his own, the remaining 4 had various degrees of bruises and sprains on their bodies after consultation with medical experts from the provinces, cities and counties, and no frostbite, etc. , Can leave the hospital after recuperating in the hospital.
Three of the eight injured in this incident are being treated at Baiyin City Hospital.
Many people have a lot of questions about this accident. First of all, they will think whether such bad weather can be warned in advance?
It is understood that the Meteorological Department is currently analyzing the weather data at that time, and we look forward to the release of accurate results.
In addition to the weather, everyone is more confused about whether there are any problems with the competition equipment and event protection?
Mountain Marathon participant Luo Jing:
Before coming, we heard that the weather here is famous for heat, so many of us pay more attention to prevention of heatstroke and sun protection.
But the day I came, I heard that the temperature would drop the next day, but I was still somewhat misled by the experience of these local people. They said that this situation has never occurred in the local area. Even if it rains, it will drop a few drops. Category.
So many of them didn't bring a lot of clothes when they started the next morning. They had already been put at the dressing point one day in advance, and many people couldn't have clothes the next day.
Yi Jiandong, a professor at the School of Sports and Health, Wenzhou University:
Cross-country events must have mandatory equipment, but due to differences in geographical environment, climatic conditions, track distance, track difficulty, etc., the mandatory equipment will be different.
But this time, as far as I know, there has been a case that the jacket is not included in the compulsory equipment, which is also criticized by everyone.
In principle, the cross-country race should not exceed 10 kilometers to set up a supply point, and this time there are two supply points 16 kilometers apart, which is equivalent to two or three hours without any care, such as drinking water and food, including tent rest, etc. None, it will bring great danger.
Regarding rescue, you must have some rescue preparations. Some are helicopters, and some are professional rescue teams. Someone should be on standby. So this time, I feel that these aspects are not in place.
In addition, Li Shengxin, deputy director of the Sports Events and Safety Working Committee of the Chinese Society of Emergency Management, said that after the cross-country encounters an emergency, the suspension or suspension of the game should be initiated as soon as possible.
"Between the supply points, emergency response tents should also be set up, with relevant personnel and facilities, as temporary shelters."