[Commentary] On the afternoon of July 5, the 16th China Qinghai International Crossing the Yellow River Extreme Challenge was successfully concluded in Laga Town, Maqin County, Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province.
The fierce competition of players from China, Germany, South Africa, Russia, Kazakhstan and other countries on the cusp of the Yellow River also came to an end.
[Concurrent] Russian player Jenya
It was my first time to participate in a swimming competition at such a high altitude. When I tried the water, we thought it was very easy to swim at the beginning, because the water temperature was very high, we thought it was 16 degrees high, but the current was fast, and the direction was wrong and we failed.
This time, I relaxed at the beginning, my breathing was normal, and there was no problem, and I only accelerated in the last tens of meters, so the result (although) was not very good, but it was completed. This high-level competition (middle), (I) still feel satisfied .
[Commentary] Due to the characteristics of high altitude, low water temperature, rapid water flow and thin oxygen, the event is favored by many swimming enthusiasts at home and abroad. In 2022, players from 17 countries will participate.
This competition is divided into three races, which are located in Xunhua County, Haidong City, Qinghai Province, Guide County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and Maqin County, Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Sanjiangyuan area.
[Concurrent] Russian player Jenya
In comparison, Xunhua and Guide have fast water flow and low water temperature. This is the main problem. Here (Maqin) altitude is the main problem. The water flow is also a bit special, and it is not too difficult, but it is special. Be sure to test the water. If you don't test the water, it is easy to float over, so the altitude is the main problem here, so I think the problem of altitude is solved and it will be successful.
[Commentary] The average current speed of Maqin Station is 1.47 m/s, and the average altitude is 3,700 meters. Although there are many difficulties, the contestants who come to the competition are all enthusiastic. They all like the local environment and customs very much, and they also express that they can participate in the competition. My pleasure.
[Concurrent] German player salvA
I have been in China for four years, this is my first time here, the scenery here is beautiful, I enjoy the beautiful sky here, the river water is very beautiful, the water temperature is very suitable, the (activity) is also very well organized, and we feel very good , we are very happy here, we are very honored to be able to participate in this event.
[Concurrent] South African player Ingrid
This is the first time I have participated in the Yellow River Crossing, it is an incredible experience in this beautiful environment, this competition is divided into three stages, which is not available in other places, (for me) is a miss Another chance, the people here are very friendly and welcoming, the food here is also delicious, it is an unforgettable memory, the game is also very exciting, I will definitely come back next year.
[Commentary] Contestant Jiang Wei has participated in various domestic competitions for six consecutive years, but in addition to participating in the competition, the more important point is that he hopes to use the competition to draw people's attention to leukemia patients.
[Concurrent] Shanxi player Jiang Wei
I myself am a hematopoietic stem cell volunteer. I have been doing this activity, which is to use the event to call on more people to pay attention to leukemia patients, to join the China Marrow Bank, to donate bone marrow, and to help more leukemia patients. patients and children.
Reporter Zhao Linsong, Qi Miao, He Qiannan, Qinghai Guoluo reported
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]